
07-19-61-244 October 2, 2009 HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide 3-11
3. Warnings and Cautions
3.2.6 General
Leave an air gap (space) between the end of the drain line and any fluid in
the drain or container when using a drain line extension. This prevents
non-sterile fluid from flowing backwards up the drain line. Non-sterile
fluid can contaminate the fluid path resulting in peritonitis.
Verify the operation of the display screen before starting your therapy. If
the display screen is not working correctly, it can display an inaccurate
number. This can lead to insufficient therapy or patient injury.
Verify the operation of the audible alarm. If the audible alarm is not
working, you will not be notified of an alarm situation. This can lead to
insufficient therapy or patient injury.
The modem must be Class II and approved to IEC/EN, CSA/UL 60950-1
with a TNV-1 circuit (accessible circuit is limited to 60Vrms). Using an
unapproved modem may increase the risk of electrical shock.
Do not open the HomeChoice/HomeChoice PRO APD System cycler.
Electrical circuitry inside can pose a shock hazard.
Unplug the HomeChoice/HomeChoice PRO APD System power cord from
the wall outlet, or other AC power source, before cleaning the system.
Failure to do so can cause an electric shock.
Do not use external heating sources, such as a microwave, to warm
solution bags. This can result in overheated solution delivered into your
peritoneal cavity. Dialysis solution should only be heated by the
HomeChoice/HomeChoice PRO APD System.
Do not attempt to operate the system in an explosive atmosphere (i.e.,
when gas is present). This is an explosion hazard and can cause personal
injury and damage to equipment.
Do not operate this product where the following are in use:
– Aerosol spray products
– Flammable anesthetic agents
– Nitrous oxide
– Oxygen-enriched environment (for example, oxygen tent)
Operating this device in these environments can cause an explosion or
fire.
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