Operator's Manual

Rad-97 Safety Information, Warnings and Cautions
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NomoLine Capnography
WARNING: Carefully route the sampling line to reduce the risk of patient entanglement or
strangulation.
WARNING: Do not lift the Rad-97 by the NomoLine capnography sampling line as it could
disconnect from the Rad-97, causing the device to fall on the patient.
WARNING: Measurements can be effected by mobile and portable RF communications
equipment. Make sure the Rad-97 is used in the electromagnetic environment specified in
this manual.
WARNING: Use of high-frequency electrosurgical equipment in the vicinity of Rad-97 may
product interference and cause incorrect measurements.
WARNING: Do not use the NomoLine Infant Airway Adapter Set with adult/pediatric
patients.
WARNING: Do only use sample lines intended for anesthetic agents if N
2
O and/or anesthetic
agents are being used.
WARNING: Exhaust gases should be returned to the patient circuit or to a scavenging system.
WARNING: Due to the risk of patient cross-infection, always use a bacteria filter on the
exhaust port side if sampled gas is intended to be re-breathed.
WARNING: Do not re-use disposable single-patient use NomoLine Family sampling lines due
to the risk of cross contamination.
Kite
WARNING: Do not adjust, repair, open, disassemble, or physically modify the Kite host
device. Injury to personnel or equipment damage could occur. Return the Kite host device for
servicing.
Performance Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Rad-97 should not be used as the sole basis for medical decisions. It must be used
in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
WARNING: Always ensure settings including alarm limits and alarm speaker volume are
appropriate for each patient and facility's protocol and environment prior to use. Devices in
which the alarm speaker is not working or the alarm speaker volume setting is not
distinguishable from the facilities ambient noise should not be used.
WARNING: The Rad-97 and Accessories are not intended to be used as the sole basis for
making diagnosis or treatment decisions related to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning; it
is intended to be used in conjunction with additional methods of assessing clinical signs and
symptoms.
WARNING: If any measurement seems questionable, first check the patient’s vital signs by
alternate means and then check Rad-97 for proper functioning.
WARNING: Variation in hemoglobin measurements may be profound and may be affected by
sample type, body positioning, as well as other physiological conditions. Any results
exhibiting inconsistency with the patient's clinical status should be repeated and/or
supplemented with additional data. Blood samples should be analyzed by laboratory