Push the sensor so as to insert the pins into the holes of the tape. Lift both the sensor and the tape and check that the pins of the sensor are correctly aligned.
It is suggested to use a new piece of adhesive tape for each sensor for each patient, or as required.
5. PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM MESSAGE
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
The USB cable is not correctly connected
REMEDY
Check the correct connection of the USB cable side Pc and side device.
MiniSpir does not connect with the PC
Spirometry data at the end of the test are not acceptable
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The driver doesn’t work correctly
The turbine don’t rotate correctly
The test is performed in a wrong way
Check the presence of the device in the list of USB devices connected. Try to remove and connect the device.
Clean the turbine and check another time; use a new turbine
Repeat the test following the indications on the screen
During an oximetry test the values are wrong, irregular
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The sensor is positioned in a wrong way or the perfusion index of the patient is low
Put the sensor in another position.
The patient is moving To obtain an accurate measurement the patient should not make sudden movements.
5.1 Causes and Solutions
Check that the two connectors of the USB cable and the PC are correctly inserted. If the position is correct the USB connection icon will appear in the tool bar; otherwise re-install the driver of the device.
At end of spirometry testing the test data is not correct
Clean the turbine and then control it; use a new turbine.
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MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
Via del Maggiolino, 125 00155 - Roma - ITALY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE
(annex II excluding par.4)
We hereby declare that the following device:
Type
Spirometer/Oximeter
Brandname MIR Medical International Research
Device name
Class
MiniSpir
IIa
Complies with the Essential Requirements of directive 93/42/EC concerning Medical Devices, and its amendments, and its transposition in the Member States.
This statement is made on the basis of the CE Certificate n. MED 9826 issued by Cermet, Notified Body n.
0476.
Rome ……………………….
Paolo Sacco Boschetti
The Chairman
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LIMITED WARRANTY CONDITIONS
MiniSpir, together with its standard accessories is guaranteed for a period of 12 months if intended for professional use
(doctors, hospitals, etc.).
The warranty is effective from the date of purchase contained in the relevant sales invoice or proof of purchase.
The instrument must be checked at the time of purchase, or upon delivery, and any claims must be made immediately in writing to the manufacturer.
This warranty covers the repair or the replacement (at the discretion of the manufacturer) of the product or of the defective parts without charge for the parts or for the labour.
All batteries and other consumable parts are specifically excluded from the terms of this guarantee.
This warranty is not valid, at the discretion of the manufacturer, in the following cases:
If the fault is due to an improper installation or operation of the machine, or if the installation does not conform to the current safety norms in the country of installation.
If the product is utilised differently from the use described in the Users Manual.
If any alteration, adjustment, modification or repair has been carried out by personnel not authorised by MIR.
If the fault is caused by lack of or incorrect routine maintenance of the machine.
If the machine has been dropped, damaged or subjected to physical or electrical stress.
If the fault is caused by the mains or by another product to which the instrument has been connected.
If the serial number of the instrument is missing, tampered with and/or not clearly legible.
The repair or replacement described in this warranty is supplied for goods returned at the customers’ expense to our certified service centres. For details of these centres please contact your local supplier of the spirometer or contact the manufacturer directly.
The customer is responsible for the transportation and for all transport and customs charges as well as for delivery charges of the goods both to and from the service centre.
Any instrument or accessory returned must be accompanied by a clear and detailed explanation of the defect or problem found.
If units are to be returned to the manufacturer then written or verbal permission must be received before any instruments are returned to MIR.
MIR Medical International Research, reserves the right to modify the instrument if required, and a description of any modification made will be sent along with the returned goods.
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