Cocoon CWS 4000, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Care Essentials CWS4000 Cocoon Warming System Operator Manual QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07 11 2011 Supersedes 08 07 2011 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... 4 4 Electromagnetic Interference 9 5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 10 5 1 Cleaning 10 5 2 Filter Service 10 5 3 Electrical Safety and Performance Inspection 10 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 6 1 Warming Blanket Will Not Inflate 11 6 2 Standby Indicator Will Not Light 11 6 3 Equipment Repairs 11 7 ACCESSORIES 11 7 1 Stand 11 7 2 User Training 11 8 COMMINGLING WARMING UNITS AND BLANKETS 12 8 1 Commingling Recomme...

Page 3: ...f the air delivered to the blanket can be set to one of six settings ambient 34o C 37o C 40o C 43o C or 46o C When a temperature of 46o C is selected the setting automatically drops to 43o C after 10 minutes The CWS4000 will not cool the air delivered to the blanket below the ambient temperature of the room Air is drawn into the sides of the CWS4000 and passes through a bacteriological HEPA filter...

Page 4: ...the bed using the foldout brackets or clamped to an IV pole using the IV pole clamp When using an IV pole do not mount the CWS4000 higher than 1 metre or it could tip over Do not place the CWS4000 on a bed surface Note that if the CWS4000 is placed on the floor increased levels of dust and lint could reduce filter life Figure 2 IV pole or stand mounted Figure 3 Bed rail mounted Figure 4 Pole mount...

Page 5: ... to Section 8 below for commingling information relating to the use of Cocoon warming unit and or blankets with other manufacturer s warming units and blankets 1 3 Unit Operation Procedure Select the desired temperature on the control panel by pressing the ambient temperature output button C or one of the output temperature selection buttons E The appropriate green or yellow light D or F will indi...

Page 6: ...er s warming units and blankets Use only patient warming blankets recommended by Care Essentials Failure to do so may result in thermal injury 2 1 Cocoon Disposable Patient Warming Blankets Features of Cocoon disposable patient warming blankets include Warm soothing cocooning design Single use This product is not for reuse due to the risk of cross infection Universal inlet port ensures hose stays ...

Page 7: ...t on the patient with the purple side down Insert and secure the CWS4000 delivery hose in the blanket inlet port Inflate the Cocoon blanket according to the CWS4000 instructions refer Section 1 3 above This is a reusable product which should be laundered between patient uses following the washing instructions as detailed in APPENDIX 2 COCOON REUSABLE BLANKET WASHING AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS Care E...

Page 8: ... 2012 Supersedes 08 02 2012 Page 8 3 SYMBOLS The following symbols are used on the Cocoon Convective Warming System Attention Refer Section 2 1 Operator Manual Dangerous voltage Type BF applied part Do not free hose Single patient Use NON STERILE The device has not been sterilised Latex free ...

Page 9: ...d by qualified personnel Use only in accordance with Operator Manual instructions Do not to position the CWS4000 so that it is difficult to operate the appliance plug and socket 4 3 Caution Operate the CWS4000 only in the specified supply voltage range as detailed in Section 11 below When using an IV pole do not mount the CWS4000 higher than 1 metre or it could tip over The 46o C temperature setti...

Page 10: ...lly published technical standards In Australia the relevant technical standards are AS NZS3511 Technical management programs for medical devices This standard specifies procedures required to develop equipment management programs for medical devices Some of these include procedures for acceptance fault management and routine testing of medical devices This standard specifies electrical safety esse...

Page 11: ...h storage temperatures such as those found motor cars on hot summer days can cause the temperature limit thermostats in the CWS4000 to actuate Should this occur the standby indicator B will fail to light when the CWS4000 is connected to mains power If this occurs simply wait for the CWS4000 to cool down and eventually the thermostats will automatically reset and the standby indicator B will light ...

Page 12: ... Ensure that bends in the delivery hose are minimised when in use Excessive bends in the delivery hose may affect the temperature performance Refer to tables in section 8 3 below for instructions about connecting warming systems To compare the Cocoon Convective Warming System with other manufacturers please refer to the CWS 4000 Product Information chart in Appendix 1 8 2 Commingling Warnings Ensu...

Page 13: ...tape Inflate the blanket and ensure that there is no air leakage Refer to Figure 6 below Arizant Bair Hugger Blankets Ensure that the Care Essentials CWS203 adaptor is attached to the CWS4000 delivery hose nozzle Insert the adaptor into the connection point of the Bair Hugger blanket The adaptor should fit securely and be held in place by the blanket connection Inflate the blanket and ensure that ...

Page 14: ...inserted into the blue ribbed hose inlet Refer Figure 10 below Arizant Bair Hugger Warming Unit Insert the Bair Hugger delivery hose nozzle into the Cocoon blanket until it covers half of the nozzle Secure the blanket to the nozzle with the Cocoon blanket ties in a manner resembling tying a shoelace Inflate the blanket and ensure that there is no air leakage Refer to Figure 9 below Cocoon reusable...

Page 15: ...for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product Care Essentials disclaims all implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose This warranty does not cover the following accessories or consumables filters hose covers power cords or accessory blankets 10 RETURNING OF...

Page 16: ... 43 o C or 46 o C Note The air temperature around the patient is affected by the ambient air temperature the warming blanket type and the use of an insulating blanket placed on top of the warming blanket Temperature accuracy of delivered air except for the ambient temperature setting 2 o C with delivery hose cover Not specified without delivery hose cover Environmental conditions required to achie...

Page 17: ...rt No 21977 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1 General requirements for safety IEC 60601 1 1988 Amendments 1 and 2 AS NZS 3200 1 0 1998 EMC Technologies Report No M050325 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1 General requirements for safety Section 2 Collateral Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and tests IEC 60601 1 2 2004 Care Essentials Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1 Genera...

Page 18: ...ergency Trauma Ward Controls Keypad Display Type LED Visual Indicators Function Indicators Standby Filter Status Fault Indicator six temperature settings plus ambient setting Ambient to 46 degrees Celsius Line Power VAC 230 240VAC Heater Power W 1100 watts maximum Blanket Full range of disposable and reusable types Hose Length 1 5 metres Temp Settings C Ambient 34 37 40 43 46 degrees Celsius Safet...

Page 19: ...l QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07 11 2011 Supersedes 08 07 2011 Page 19 H x W x D 40cm x 29cm x 22cm Weight 6 kg Warranty 2 years Delivery Time 2 3 weeks Other Specifications Heater Element thermal fuse test port through windows Hyper terminal communications program ...

Page 20: ...ity of the blanket Cold rinse wash at 60 degrees C for 10 minutes using a blended non ionic surfactant pack detergent at a PH of 10 to 10 5 followed by 6 rinses and then adjust PH to 5 to 6 Tumble Drying Tumble drying should be carried out in a reduced capacity to ensure complete drying of the blankets Folding and Packaging Sealable plastic bags are provided free of charge to the laundry for packa...

Page 21: ...oon Warming System Operator Manual QPF 053 Revision Q Date 07 11 2011 Supersedes 08 07 2011 Page 21 Sterilisation Reusable blankets can be sterilized in accordance with the sterilizing performance requirements detailed in AS 4187 ...