Product Manual

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Indications for Use
The CHAD Therapeutics SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver is
intended as a delivery device for medical-grade oxygen from
high-pressure oxygen cylinders.
This is an ambulatory device, which allows patients to ambulate
longer than they would with a continuous flow regulator on the
same cylinder. The SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver is intended to
be used in the hospital, healthcare
facilities, or homecare
environments.
Provider Checklist
Before leaving the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver with a patient, the
following checkl
ist MUST be completed:
Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, do not
use. Contact CHAD Therapeutics / Drive Medical for further
instructions.
Make sure the SmartDose Mini+ Gas Conserver is compatible with
the oxygen source. Be sure to use an oxygen cyl
inder with a
compatible CGA 870 style fitting.
Instruct the patient on the safe operation of the SmartDose Mini+
Gas Conserver and all associated accessories and review ALL
warnings.
Leave a copy of this product manual with the patient.
Troubleshooting
If the issues are not resolved with the above troubleshooting guide,
please contact your equipment provider.
SmartDose works fine
for some time and then
sensitivity seems to drift
or unit stops
working.
Problem Possible Causes Solution
1. Cannula has too much
back pressure (pediatric)
2. Pressure sensor is not
zeroed
1. Replace cannula
with standard
cannula
2. Power off unit by
removing batteries.
Remove cannula
from nose.
Reinstall batteries,
Power on unit,
Insert cannula &
resume normal
breathing.