Intended Use; Explanation Of Symbols - Pari Altera Gebrauchsanweisung

Instructions for use
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Altera
– Read these instructions carefully to learn how to use
your Altera
– Make sure you also read the instructions for use
enclosed to the eFlow
first use. They include important additional information
about use of the Altera
lar in relation to connection, operation, cleaning and
disinfection.

1 Intended use

The Altera nebuliser handset is intended to be used in combination
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with an eFlow
(type 678).
It is only for use in combination with Cayston
for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Follow also the package
leaflet of this medicine.
– Do not fill Cayston
Altera
age.
– The Altera
only and must not be used by more than one patient.
Patient group: 6 years and older
Nebulisation time: 2 - 3 minutes
2 Use of nebuliser handset
• Clean and disinfect the nebuliser handset including the aero-
sol head according to the instructions for use enclosed to the
eFlow rapid nebuliser system before first use.
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• Assemble the nebuliser handset as shown in the pictures:
1
Open the nebuliser handset
2
Insert the aerosol head – Do not touch the membrane
(metal part, CENTER) of the aerosol head!
3
Place the inspiratory valve
4
Close the nebuliser handset
5
Attach the mouthpiece
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Mount the connection cord
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Fill in the medication
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Close the medication reservoir
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Sit in an upright position and relax
This makes inhalation easier and improves deposition of the
medication in the respiratory tract.
Data for use of the nebuliser handset with mask are not available.
3 Product life time
Each pack of Cayston
Altera nebuliser handset. Using a new handset for each treatment
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cycle ensures a precise dosage throughout the course of treatment
and makes inhalation as fast as possible.
4 Hygienic re-processing
The nebuliser handset (incl. aerosol head) must be cleaned imme-
diately after each use and disinfected at least once a day (see
instructions for use enclosed to the eFlow
5 Content of the carton
One Altera nebuliser handset including an Altera
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6 Explanation of symbols

7 Particle size distribution
Information about particle size distribution compliant with
DIN EN 13544-1 is available on request from PARI Pharma.
Further information is available from your local service partner.
www.alteranebuliser.info
nebuliser handset
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nebuliser handset.
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rapid control unit (type 178) or an eBase Controller
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as this will cause delivery of an incorrect dos-
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nebuliser is intended for use by one person
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for a treatment cycle of 28 days contains an
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Manufacturer
Article number
Serial number
CE marking: This product is compliant with the
requirements set forth in 93/42/EEC (Medical
Devices) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
Safety warning
Follow the instructions for use
(background = blue, symbol = white)
The medical device was distributed commercially
after 13 August 2005. This product must not be
disposed of with normal domestic waste. The
symbol of a crossed-through refuse bin indicates
that separate collection is required.
rapid nebuliser system before
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nebuliser handset in particu-
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in any other nebuliser handset than
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(aztreonam lysine)
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rapid nebuliser system).
aerosol head.
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