COVIDIEN Filac™ 3000 EZ/EZA Electronic Thermometer - Manual (Page 5)

Filac ™ 3000 EZ/EZA Electronic Thermometer
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III. Safety and Warnings
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
1. Read this booklet thoroughly before using the Filac 3000 EZ/EZA Electronic Thermometer.
2. Do not use this device near flammable anesthetics. Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with
air, oxygen or nitrous oxide, or an oxygen rich environment.
3. Do not use this thermometer without first installing a new Filac 3000 EZ/EZA Electronic Thermometer probe cover.
4. Use only Filac 3000 EZ/EZA Electronic Thermometer probe covers
with this device.
Use of any other probe cover will result in erroneous temperature readings.
5. The device and probe covers are Non-sterile. Do not use on abraded tissue.
6. To limit cross contamination, use Blue devices for Oral and Axillary temperature taking only.
7. Use red devices only for rectal temperatures.
8. Thoroughly dry all electrical contacts on both probe and thermometer after washing, or device may fail to function properly.
9. For re-calibration, service or integrity checks, refer to a qualified Biomedical Technician or return to manufacturer.
10. Warning: No modification of this equipment is allowed. Do not open unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Opening of device
may affect calibration and voids warranty.
11. Disposal of used probe covers must be performed in accordance with current medical practices or local regulations regarding
disposal of infectious, biological medical waste.
12. Do not use lithium batteries with this device.
13. Do not mix alkaline and rechargeable batteries.
14. Removal of the batteries is recommended if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
15. Dispose of batteries in a manner consistent with local environmental and institutional policy for Alkaline battery disposal.
16. Dispose of old battery-powered electronic equipment in a manner consistent with institutional policy for expired
equipment disposal.
17. Cleaning frequency and practices must be consistent with institutional policy for cleaning of non-sterile devices.
18. Device to be used by trained personnel.
Note:
Even though this device has been designed to minimize the effects of electromagnetic interference, it does generate radio frequency
energy. If not used in accordance with the instructions, the device could cause interference in other equipment operating within its
vicinity. If the device is causing interference, the following actions may be taken in an attempt to correct the interference:
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Re-orient or re-locate the receiving device.
• Increase the separation between the devices.
• Consult a customer service representative.