PRODUCT MANUAL Manufactured by Inovo, Inc. dba CHAD® Therapeutics 2975 Horseshoe Drive South Suite 600 Naples, FL 34104 Toll Free: 877-224-0946 www.drivemedical.com SmartDose® Mini+ Gas Conserver CTOX-MN02 Parent Company Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing 99 Seaview Boulevard Port Washington, NY 11050 Toll Free: 877-224-0946 www.drivemedical.com SmartDose and CHAD are registered trademarks of Inovo, Inc.
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Important Information Welcome! Physician Information: Name _____________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Telephone __________________________________________________ Emergency Telephone _________________________________________ Prescription Information: Patient’s Name ______________________________________________ Flow Setting (LPM) ___________________________________________ S
Warranty Information 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. SmartDose 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.
Terms, Abbreviations & Symbols 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. This guide and the SmartDoseMini+ Gas Conserver product labeling uses the following terms, abbreviations and symbols: These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix 1 General Dangers & Warnings In order to ensure the safe operation and achieve maximum benefit of the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver, these instructions MUST be followed. DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER 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 Mini+ Gas Conserver. Keep all flammable materials or petroleum-based products away from the equipment.
Transporting & Storing SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver WARNING Preparing for Shipping Prior to shipping the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver, remove the batteries and remove from oxygen cylinders. Storage Store the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver in a cool, clean, dry area when not in use. Avoid storing in direct sunlight. Call a qualified Health Care Dealer Technician for examination and repair. WARNING To prevent high concentrations of oxygen: Keep equipment in well ventilated areas.
Warnings About Handling WARNING Cleaning & Maintenance Use extreme care when attaching your Conserver. Do not immerse in liquids or subject device to harsh conditions. Do not use in temperatures greater than 104ºF (40ºC) or below 41ºF (5ºC). • There are no user serviceable components inside the Conserver. Contact your medical equipment provider in the event that your SmartDose unit requires service.
Troubleshooting Indications for Use Problem Possible Causes Solution SmartDose works fine for some time and then sensitivity seems to drift or unit stops working. 1. Cannula has too much 1. Replace cannula back pressure (pediatric) with standard cannula 2. Pressure sensor is not zeroed 2. Power off unit by removing batteries. Remove cannula from nose. Reinstall batteries, Power on unit, Insert cannula & resume normal breathing.
Troubleshooting Clinician’s Notes 1. Do not use with patients who breathe below 6 breaths per minute (BPM) or above 40 BPM. 2. Do not use with patients who consistently fail to trigger equipment (i.e., mouth breathing with closed soft pallets). 3. Verify patient is getting adequate PaO2 or SpO2 levels in SmartDose delivery mode. 4. Use only standard nasal cannula with SmartDose delivery. Do not use pediatric (low-flow) nasal cannula, or mask with SmartDose delivery. 5.
Typical Questions and Answers SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver Overview Q. How does the SmartDose work? How does it know when I’m inhaling? The illustration shows the parts of the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver. A. When you inhale, you are sucking in air. This creates a very slight vacuum in the cannula tubing. A sensor in the unit is attached to the cannula tubing and can sense these very slight vacuum signals. When the Conserver sees the vacuum, it triggers the valve(s) to open.
SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver Delivery Modes 5 Set the Indicator light to your prescribed setting (1 to 5). Be sure that the CF (Continuous Flow/SmartDose) switch is pushed in as shown, confirming that your SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver is in SmartDose mode. (See figures on page 10.) 6 Place the cannula near the nose after turning on the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver.
Starting Oxygen Delivery from the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver To receive oxygen from your Conserver, follow these steps. 1 Push the cannula breathing tube firmly onto the oxygen outlet port. Changing the Batteries When the red battery indicator light begins blinking red, it means the Conserver’s batteries are low and it’s time to replace them.
CAUTION WARNING NOTE Do not mix battery types. Using the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver 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 cylinder so you do not run out of oxygen. When using the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver in Continuous Flow mode, the indicator light will NOT light up green or red with each breath. Turning the On/Adjust button all the way down will not completely stop the flow of oxygen.
