Inova CTPT-6LPZ User's Manual
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1. batteries If using rechargeable batteries it is recommended to use 1800 mAh Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Both batteries must be of the same type capacity Do NOT mix battery types Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician Portable and mobile RF Radio Frequency communications equipment can affect the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Have a full cylinder of oxygen on hand CHAD Therapeutics recommends the medical equipment provider leave a full cylinder of oxygen with the patient after setting up the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable and instructing the patient to always keep a full cylinder on hand Allow portable to stabilize after lling After filling the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable CHAD Therapeutics recommends waiting at least 5 to 10 minutes before using it This allows the liquid oxygen to stabilize within the portable and better maintain the prescription ow setting Continuous Flow may be less than prescribed dose WARNING CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION NOTE Appendix Oxygen Duration of Portable The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable comes in two sizes The table shows approximately how long liquid oxygen lasts at different settings for each model These durations are based on the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable being set in SmartDose mode settings at a nominal 20 BPM For more information refer to2. Manufactured by Inovo Inc dba Chad Therapeutics 2975 Horseshoe Dr South Suite 600 Naples FL 34104 Toll Free 877 224 0946 www drivemedical com Toll Free 877 224 0946 www drivemedical com SmartDose and CHAD are registerd trademarks of Inovo Inc PM 00074 12 A Parent Company Drive Medical Design amp Manufacturing 99 Seaview Boulevard Port Washington NY 11050 PRODUCT MANUAL SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portables Model CTPT 3LPZ Model CTPT 6LPZ CAUTION Federal USA law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician 25 1 24 Welcome Thank you for choosing the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable from CHAD Therapeutics The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable gives you the freedom and confidence to live a more active life The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable is the only conserver that monitors your breathing patterns and automatically delivers more oxygen when you need it most to help you stay active and saturated Before You Begin Please read this entire manual before you use your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable If you do not understand the warnings cautions and instructions contact your medical equipment provider before using this equipment Otherwise there is a risk of injury to you or damage to the equipment When using oxygen products expecially when children are present you must follow several important safety precautions Please read the following safety informatio
3. er service department When calling for an RMA number please have ready product identification information including model number and serial number with a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing Once you have obtained an RMA number from CHAD you must within thirty 30 days send the product freight prepaid and insured to 2975 Horseshoe Drive South Suite 300 Naples FL 34104 USA Products shipped to the factory must be properly packaged to prevent damage in transit You must include the RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of your package If you send your product to the factory without the RMA number prominently displayed on the outside of the package it will be returned to you unopened 866 390 6628 21 4 General Dangers amp Warnings In order to ensure the safe operation and achieve maximum benefit of the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable these instructions MUST be followed Fire hazard Do not lubricate Do not allow grease or oil from your hands or other source to come into contact with the internal tubing of the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable These solutions may be flammable and may cause injury Oxygen causes rapid burning Do not smoke in the vicinity of your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy Keep the Smart Dose Liquid Oxygen Portable at least 5 feet 1 6M from hot sparking objects or open sources of flame War
4. es The unit constantly monitors the patient s breath rate and determines the lowest flow option to fit the oxygen into the first 2 3 of the inhalation cycle By delivering at lower flows the unit is more comfortable and quieter than units that deliver at higher flows all the time Refer to Appendix for oxygen duration times at various settings NOTES Terms Abbreviations amp Symbols This guide and the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable product labeling uses the following terms abbreviations and symbols Important Safeguards When using oxygen products especially when children are present basic safety precautions should always be followed Read all instructions before using Important information is highlighted by these terms Important safeguards are indicated through this guide pay special attention to all safety information Read all instructions before using Save these instructions DANGER Urgent safety information for hazards that will cause serious injury or death 3 22 WARNING Important safety information for hazards that might cause serious injury CAUTION Information for preventing damage to the product NOTE Information to which you should pay special attention Warranty Claim Procedures and Requirements To obtain warranty service you may return a defective product to CHAD Therapeutics A Drive Medical Company after receiving a Return Material Authorization number RMA from our custom
5. for the SmartDose Portable to determine resting breath rate the patient must rest 1 2 minutes before beginning activity 5 Keep an eye on your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable s battery power The Battery Indicator Light only monitors battery power and does not indicate whether there is liquid oxygen in the reservoir When the battery indicator lights up red with each breath it is time to replace the batteries The battery indicator will remain lit red not blinking with each breath if the batteries are totally depleted NOTE NOTE Activation Button Set your prescribed setting 1 to 5 by pressing the Activation Button until the correct setting is illuminated There is no need to change your setting with the Activation Button
6. io frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help 19 6 Warnings About Handling Use extreme care when filling Use extreme care when filling your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Keep unit in an upright position Always ensure that the portable is in an upright position Turning the portable on its side will cause venting of oxygen from the relief valve It is normal to hear a loud noise when a full unit is moved into a horizontal position The noise is excess gas pressure escaping from the relief valve Cautions amp Notes Do not disassemble The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable contains no user serviceable parts If service is required contact your home medical equipment provider or authorized service center Use AA alkaline
7. ire liquid oxygen LOX reservoir To fill your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable follow the instructions in the manul for your oxygen source and note all applicable warning and cautions All terms abbreviations and symbols safeguards cautions warnings notes and indications for use within this manual still apply Please note the Fill Valve must be held open during the fill process shown below Changing the Batteries When the red battery indicator light begins blinking red it means the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable s batteries are low and it s time to replace them A continuous non blinking red light means the batteries are dead Until you can replace the batteries you should switch the portable to Continuous Flow mode by pulling the CF switch out Leave the equivalent liter flow setting as indicated by the Dose Indicator Lights at your prescribed setting Continuous Flow mode does not require batteries and will deliver a continuous flow of oxygen but this mode also significantly shortens the oxygen duration of your portable Follow these steps to replace the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the portable 2 Remove old batteries from the compartment by pulling the ribbon to dislodge each battery 3 Place the batteries in the battery compartment matching the designations in the battery holder Ensure that the ribbon is placed below the batteries to aid in future removal Confirm that all ba
8. is limited warranty does not cover any damage to this product that results from improper installation accident abuse misuse natural disaster improper or excessive electrical supply abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions or any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification This limited warranty also does not apply to any product which has been handled or packaged incorrectly has been sold as second hand or has been resold contrary to the US export regulations This limited warranty covers only repair replacement refund or credit for defective CHAD products as provided above CHAD is not liable for and does not cover under warranty any loss of data or any costs associated with determining the source of system problems or removing servicing or installing CHAD products Duration of Warranty 3 years from date of purchase This limited warranty applies only to the original customer of the product for so long as the original end user customer owns the product This limited warranty is non transferable 5 20 Do not use if Do not use the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable if it It is not working properly Has been dropped or damaged Has been submersed in water Call a qualified technician for examination and repair Unintended oxygen leakage If any unintended leakage of oxygen is detected do not attempt to use the product Turn the product off If leakage persists place the product
9. n before you use your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Product Classification The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable is classified as Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with nitrous oxide Class II Equipment Type B Equipment F Important Information Physician Information Name _____________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Telephone __________________________________________________ Emergency Telephone _________________________________________ Prescription Information Patient s Name ______________________________________________ Flow Setting LPM ___________________________________________ Set Up Information Name of person setting up _____________________________________ Oxygen Provider Company___________________________________________________ Emergency Telephone _________________________________________ This instruction guide was reviewed with me and I have been instructed on the safe use and care of the SmartDose Conserving Device __________________________________________________________ Patient or Caregiver Signature Date 23 2 How SmartDose Works SmartDose extends the use time from a supply of oxygen by only delivering oxygen during the portions of the breath that put the gas into the lungs SmartD
10. nings Read instruction manual rst Do not operate this equipment without rst reading and understanding this instruction manual and the warning labels on the product If you do not understand the warnings cautions and instructions contact your medical equipment provider or technical personnel before attempting to install or use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur Patient use only The use of this device is limited to an oxygen patient Oxygen MUST be used ONLY by an oxygen patient and is not intended to be distributed to any other individual for any purpose Use only authorized parts Do not use parts accessories or adapters other than those authorized by CHAD Therapeutics DANGER DANGER WARNING WARNING WARNING Warranty Information CHAD Therapeutics a Drive Medical Company warrants to the original customer of its products that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below CHAD will at its option either repair or replace any part of its products that prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by CHAD on an exchange basis If CHAD is unable to repair or replace the product it will refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made Th
11. oes up and down throughout the day After you have set the ow rate to your prescribed dose there is no need to manually change the oxygen ow rate during the day SmartDose technology does it for you SmartDose Technology helps you in two ways When you are active a higher oxygen dose helps reduce feelings of breathlessness and stay active When you are at rest and your breathing rate slows down SmartDose technology adjusts the oxygen dose to the lower level that meets your needs Keeping the oxygen flow rate as low as possible helps to extend oxygen duration minimize nasal dryness and provide quieter therapy Checking the Level of Liquid Oxygen The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable comes provided with a gage to determine the amount of oxygen contained Follow these steps for using the contents gage 1 Remove Portable from bag or any other container you might be using Slide the button on the gage strap into the slot on the Portable handle Lift the Portable from the top D ring on the gage to suspend it 2 Let the portable stabilize do not bounce or shake it for about 5 seconds Observe the location of the slider marker in the gage window SmartDose mode CF switch pushed in Continuous Flow mode CF switch pulled out 11 14 Filling a SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable has a 99 oxygen blue coupler that lets you fill a SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable from a Puritan Bennett or Ca
12. of the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable clean using a clean damp oil free lint free cloth Clean and dry the coupler on the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable with a clean dry oil free lint free cloth before each portable fill Cleaning and Maintenance Chad Therapeutics recommends using only cannula specifically intended to be used with oxygen delivery systems Cannula should be capable of delivering up to 10 LPM of continuous flow maximum length that can be used is 7 feet Contact your medical equipment provider for recommendations and details Refer to the cannula manufacturer s instructions for proper cleaning and maintenance procedures 17 8 LOX Fill Coupler Dose Indicator Lights CF Continuous Flow SmartDose Switch Pull out for Continuous Flow only Fill Valve Batteries 2AA cells Battery Indicator Light Activation Button also used to adjust settings Oxygen Outlet Connector 9 16 Carry Bag Options The illustrations below show the recommended configurations for the optional carry bag for the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable To order a carry bag refer to the chart below Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting chart will help you analyze and correct minor system malfunctions If the suggested procedures do not help call your medical equipment provider Do not attempt any other maintenance To avoid electric shock hazard do not disassemble the portable case This should onl
13. ose delivers a volume of oxygen on each breath right at the start of inhalation It delivers the full dose bolus of oxygen within 2 3 of the inhale cycle By doing so it is not delivering oxygen at the end of inhalation or during exhalation as other devices do The normal volume of oxygen that SmartDose delivers is 16 ml per setting so that a setting of 2 delivers 32 ml of oxygen on each breath in the first 2 3 of the inhale cycle SmartDose monitors a patient s breathing patterns and automatically turns up the oxygen volume by one setting SportDose 1 during exertion and if breath rate continues to rise by another setting SportDose 2 Many patients turn their settings up and down throughout the day but this self administered approach is inconsistent and by the time most patients feel the need to turn it up their oxygen levels have already dropped SmartDose responds more quickly and consistently SmartDose recognizes when exertion stops and lowers the volume back down to normal levels thus saving oxygen Again this is often an improvement over manual adjustments since patients often forget to turn the volume down after exerting Most patients are able to be titrated at lower base settings due to SmartDose s efficient delivery and auto adjusting features This extends the use time of your oxygen supply SmartDose also uses a multi valve system that has multiple delivery flow rates The unit can deliver a volume at two flow choic
14. out doors and notify your medical equipment provider or service representative Over pressure relief valve The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable is equipped with a pressure relief valve to ensure the user s safety When activated this safety feature may make a slight hissing noise If this noise occurs and persists turn the unit off and contact your medical equipment provider or service representative Always supervise children Children should always be supervised around the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or personal injury Use in accordance with your prescription For your safety the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable must be used in accordance with the prescription determined by your physician Not for use in emergency transport vehicles The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable is not intended to be used in emergency transport vehicles ambulances or helicopters or other similar areas where high levels of Electromagnetic Interference EMI may be expected WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING FCC Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate rad
15. the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Delivery Modes section in this manual WARNING NOTE NOTE 7 18 Indications for Use The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable CTPT 3LPZ and or CTPT 6LPZ provides a source of supplemental oxygen for ambulatory home healthcare patients by vaporizing medical grade liquid oxygen and then dispensing it to the patient via an integral electronic conserving device The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable CTPT 3LPZ and or CTPT 6LPZ is neither a life sustaining nor a life supporting device Provider Checklist Before leaving the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable with a patient the following checklist MUST be completed Check all parts for shipping damage In case of damage do not use Contact CHAD Therapeutics for further instructions Make sure the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable is compatible with the liquid oxygen source Be sure to use a liquid oxygen reservoir with a compatible 99 coupler Instruct the patient on the safe operation of the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable and all associated accessories and review ALL warnings Leave a copy of this product manual with the patient Transporting and Storing SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portables Preparing for Shipping Prior to shipping the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable remove the batteries and empty any residual oxygen from the unit Allow the portable to rest for at least 8 hours to empty Storage Store
16. the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable in a cool clean dry area when not in use Avoid storing in direct sunlight Battery Disposal Dispose of all batteries in accordance with local state and federal regulations Specifications Batteries Required 2 AA batteries If using rechargeable batteries it is recommended to use gt 1800 mAh Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Do NOT mix battery types Oxygen Pressure 22 to 25 psig CTPT 3LPZ Content Volume 0 33 liters approx CTPT 6LPZ Content Volume 0 6 liters approx CTPT 3LPZ Weight empty 3 5 lb CTPT 6LPZ Weight empty 4 5 lb Storage Temp Transport 20 to 50 C Operating Temperature 8 to 40 C Storage Humidity 0 to 95 RH non condensing Operating Humidity 15 to 95 RH SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Overview The illustrations show the parts of the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Cleaning and Maintenance Removing Frost Under certain environmental conditions frost may form on the vaporizer coil and on the case As the unit thaws the possibility exists for melted frost to leak from the bottom of the unit You can remove it by wiping the case with a cloth Exercise caution when placing the unit on valu able water sensitive surfaces Cleaning and Maintenance There are no user serviceable components inside the LOX portable Contact your medical equipment provider in the event that your SmartDose unit requires service Keep the exterior
17. tion in this manual for more information 6 To stop continuous push the CF switch in and hold the power button until the power is off The lights will illuminate and count down from 5 1 and then shut off If the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable is in Continuous Flow mode a small amount of oxygen will still be delivered The portable must be powered off and the CF switch pushed in to completely turn off the flow of oxygen If using rechargeable batteries it is recommended to use gt 1800 mAh Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Do NOT mix battery types 13 12 NOTE Starting Oxygen Delivery from the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable To receive oxygen from your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable follow these steps 1 Push the cannula breathing tube firmly onto the oxygen outlet port Adjust the cannula breathing tube to the proper position on your nose so that you will be able to breathe the oxygen comfortably 2 Turn on the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable by pressing and 3 holding the Power Button until all of the numerical LEDs 1 through 5 light up Be sure that the CF Continuous Flow SmartDose switch is pushed in as shown confirming that your Liquid Oxygen Portable is in the SmartDose mode 4 Gaseous oxygen is now flowing from your SmartDose Portable and with each breath you should receive your set dose of oxygen and the set Dose Indicator Light will illuminate with each breath In order
18. tteries are oriented properly with the negative pole touching the springs in the battery compartment 4 Close the battery compartment lid Turn the unit back on by holding the Activation Button Verify that the batteries are installed correctly by pushing the CF switch in and adjusting the setting by pressing the Activation Button to cycle through the Dose Indicator Lights stopping at your prescribed setting The battery indicator light Using the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable in Continuous Flow mode CF Switch pulled out will use oxygen at a faster rate than using it in SmartDose mode Monitor the contents of your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable as described in Checking the Level of Liquid Oxygen so you do not run out of oxygen When using the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable in Continuous Flow mode the indicator light will NOT light up green or red with each breath Turning the setting all the way down via the Activation Button will not completely stop the flow of oxygen To stop the flow of oxygen push the CF switch in amp power off NOTE WARNING should start to blink red then green and the portable can now be used If the batteries are dead and you cannot replace them switch to Continuous Flow mode by pulling the CF switch out The unit will deliver 2 liters per minute of flow and cannot be adjusted Continuous Flow mode does not require batteries See the Changing the Batteries pg 14 sec
19. y be done by a qualified technician Problem Solution No indicator light s Check that there are new 2 AA batteries Check that the cannula tubing is properly connected and that the tube is not blocked Check that the CF Continuous Flow SmartDose switch is in the SmartDose position Refer to the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Delivery Modes pg 10 section in this manual for additional information WARNING OPTIONAL Carry Bag for SmartDose LOX Carry Bag for Model CTPT 3LPZ CTBG 3L99 Carry Bag for Model CTPT 6LPZ CTBG 6L99 15 10 SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable Delivery Modes The SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable has two modes SmartDose and Continuous Flow To receive the benefits of SmartDose technology set your SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable to SmartDose mode Continuous Flow mode is offered as a backup option in case your batteries run out of power Continuous Flow mode provides a steady ow of oxygen until you can replace the batteries it does not offer the benefits of SmartDose technology Also be aware that your oxygen supply will be depleted rapidly when set to operate in Continuous Flow mode With the Portable in SmartDose mode SmartDose technology detects changes in your breath rate and automatically adjusts the oxygen dose using a unique valving system In this way the SmartDose Liquid Oxygen Portable automatically adapts the oxygen flow to meet your needs as your activity level g
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