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1. Introduction
DEBFLO and DEBPLUS are medical devices that regulate the flow of a gas. They connect to a wall-mounted source
of pressurised gas or to a rapid outlet of a pressure regulator.
User profile:
Users are medical staff: doctors, nurses.
2. Versions
DEBFLO and DEBPLUS are available in the following versions:
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Gas: Oxygen (O
) or medical air.
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Inlet connection: in compliance with the following standard: NF S 90-116 - BS 5682 - DIN 13260
US Ohmeda Diamond - NORDIC - UNI, etc.
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Direct connection or rail mounted (hose + crimped hose holder end cap + rail clamp).
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Threaded outlet: 12x125 M - 9/16'' M -1/4G M – 1/2''BS F.
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Single or double version.
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Flow ranges in l/min (15 flow positions):
0 - 5 l/min
0
0 - 15 l/min
0
0 - 50 l/min
0
3. Technical characteristics
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Compliant with the standard NF EN ISO 15002 for DEBFLO.
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Compliant with the standard NF EN ISO 10524-4 for DEBPLUS.
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Class IIa medical device.
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Unit of measurement: litres per minute (l/min).
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Supply pressure: 4.5 bar ± 0.5 bar (for DEBFLO); 2.8 to 8 bar (for DEBPLUS).
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Integrated pressure regulation for DEBPLUS.
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DEBPLUS outlet pressure: 2.2 bar max.
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Accuracy of the measured values: ± 30% ≤ 1.5 l/min; ± 20% > 1.5 l/min.
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Continuous flow between two positions.
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Inlet filter: pore size of 35 µm.
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Unit serial number with year and month of manufacture.
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Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C.
4. Method of use
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Check whether the device is in good condition.
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Ensure that the flow rate is set to 0.
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Connect the device to the wall-mounted outlet or to the rapid outlet of a pressure regulator.
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Screw in a humidifier if required, or a nipple so that the oxygen tubing can be connected to it.
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Turn the regulation knob on the front side to the left until the desired flow rate is displayed.
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Attach the tubing to the patient as the last step.
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For disconnecting: shut the flowmeter (0 l/min position), remove the tubing from the patient, disconnect the
humidifier if necessary, and then disconnect the flowmeter from the wall-mounted outlet or from the rapid outlet of
the pressure regulator.
5. Symbols
Do not use any grease, lubricant or oil.
Refer to the instructions manual.
Serial N° engraved on the device:
YYMMxxxx
YY: Year of manufacture, MM: Month of manufacture, xxxx: Unit number
Manufacturer
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