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GENERAL INFORMATION
Designed and created in accordance with the latest standards, NEBJET is an Medical Device (Risk Class IIa - MDD 93/42/
EEC) device highly efficient in medical therapies administered by means of aerosol nebulization.
SafetyWarnings
• A single-patient use is recommended
• The device should be used only with compressor nebulizers for aerosoltherapy that comply with standards in force and
whose use is indicated in the instruction manual
• Device not suitable for anaesthesia and lung ventilation
• The device should be used only with original accessories shown in this manual
• Information concerning connection and use with devices for aerosoltherapy are shown in the instruction manual of
the devices. Always observe instructions and safety warnings as indicated in the instruction manuals of the devices for
aerosoltherapy
• Use the device and its accessories as your doctor’s recommendations
• Use medications prescribed by your doctor according to his indications
• Do not use the device for other use than Nebulizer for Aerosoltherapy. Manufacturer will not be held responsible for
inappropriate use of the device
• The device does not come in sterile pack; always carry out cleaning and sterilization operations before and after each
treatment. When using the device follow ordinary hygiene and cleaning precautions, (wash your hands and carry out
cleaning operations as described in the specific section of this manual)
• The device has small components which might be removed and easily swallowed. Use by minors and disabled people
require presence of an adult with his faculties. Do not leave the device unattended in places easily accessible by minors
and disabled people
• Always store the device in a dry and clean place far from light, heat and weather
• Dispose of device as provided by standards in force
• In presence of pathologies with microbial contamination and infection hazard a single patient use of accessories and
nebulizer is recommended (always consult your doctor)
How to prepare and to operate the device The device is not sterile. Before use carry out cleaning and disinfection
operations as described in the specific section to pour the medication rotate the nebulizer top counter clockwise and
remove it. For the quantity of medication prescribed by your doctor into the nebulizer tank.
IMPORTANT: In case you do so, empty the nebulizer, clean it thoroughly and proceed with new filling. When medication
has been poured, connect the nebulizer top onto the tank, rotate clockwise and insert the accessory prescribed by your
doctor into the nebulizer top. Firmly connect one end of the air tube to the nebulizer and the other end to the air outlet on
the compressor nebulizer for aerosoltherapy. Start the compressor for treatment to begin.
IMPORTANT: NEVER INHALE IN HORIZONTAL POSITION. NEVER BEND THE NEBULIZER OVER 60°.
Cleaning instruction
After each treatment clean thoroughly each component of the nebulizer removing medication residuals and possible
impurities. Clean each component as described here below except the air tube which -in case of treatment to a new
patient or in case of impurities should be replaced. Wash all components (except air tube) under tap warm water (max
60 °C ) for about five minutes adding if necessary a small quantity of detergent following dosage and use limitations as
provided by detergent manufacturer. Rinse thoroughly making sure that all deposits are washed away and let dry. All
nebulizer components can be disinfected (except air tube) with chemical disinfectants following dosage and use limitations
as provided by disinfectant manufacturer . They are usually available at pharmacy shops (Milton®, Amuchina® etc.). All
nebulizer components can be heat steam sterilized (except air tube and masks) to 121°C (20 min.) or 134°C (7 min.) (EN554/
ISO11134). The sterilisation packaging must be conform to EN868/ISO11607 and be suitable for steam sterilisation. After
sterilization always let all nebulizer components cool down to ambient temperature before use. Do not repeat sterilization
cycle when nebulizer components are still warm.
Nebulizer life
It is advisable replace NEBJET nebulizer after some 100 to 120 treatments on single patient or after about 20 sterilization
cycles.
