Instruction Manual
General Description
The Sterisets® Blanket Warming System is a forced-air warming system, using convective
warming to prevent and treat hypothermia. It consists of two components: a Blanket Warming
unit and a single-use blanket.
The blanket is connected to the exible hose of the warming unit. Warm air from the warming
unit passes through the hose into the blanket.
Through the small holes in the underside of the blanket the warm air is distributed evenly
over the patient.
The clinical staff using the device are anesthetists, anesthetic assistants, operating
department practitioners and nurses in theatre, the recovery room and critical care unit.
Read this manual carefully before use. Failure to follow may cause severe injuries.
Indications Contraindications
Prevention and treatment of hypothermia
DO NOT apply heat directly to open wound or ischemic limb.
DO NOT apply to extremities during surgeries when an artery
to the extremity is clamped.
Warnings Failure to follow may cause personal injuries Caution Failure to follow may cause
damage to product
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only
be connected to a grounded electrical outlet.
DO NOT use this unit in any other manner other than
the purpose or the operation method described in this
instruction manual.
To prevent electromagnetic interference from other devices to the unit, the other devices
must meet EMC requirements. Use only the power cord specied for this product.
The Blanket Warming Unit meets medical electronic interference requirements. If radio
frequency interference with other equipment should occur, connect the unit to a different
power source.
DO NOT submerge, spray, pour, or spill any liquid on
the unit.
Continuously monitor temperature and skin when used on unconscious patients, elderly
patients, or pediatric patients.
DO NOT drop or hit the product. Store in a cool dry
place.
Risk of electrical shock, always unplug power cord before cleaning. DO NOT open or disassemble the unit.
DO NOT use on circulatory problem individuals, unless managed and monitored by healthcare
professional. No modication of this unit is allowed.
DO NOT use unit hose directly to patient without a blanket. The device can only be operated by qualied and
trained personnel.
DO NOT use hose under the patient or put any pressure on it. DO NOT operate if the hose is ruptured.
DO NOT obstruct vents of the device. Temperatures will vary according to the room
temperature and blanket sizes. DO NOT operate in a wet or moist condition.
DO NOT operate damaged or malfunctioning device.
DO NOT position the device where it is difcult to operate the
appliance plug and socket.
Device must only be opened or serviced by qualied personnel such as certied electronics
technicians or certied clinical engineers familiar with repair practices for servicing medical
devices, and in accordance with the Instruction manual.
This document was made taking
into account post market surveillance
and clinical evaluation data.
Model: WB1000F
REF: 85000
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