Welch Allyn Auriflush Ear Wash System - User Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Warnings and Symbols
This manual uses the icons and symbols described below.
ATTENTION: Refer to the operating instructions. This symbol is intended to
advise the user of the presence of important operating or maintenance
instructions in the documents accompanying the instrument.
Performance specifications verified by ETL Laboratories
The CE mark on this device indicates that it has been tested and conforms
to the provisions noted within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive
Always inspect the ear before attempting any ear cleaning procedures.
The presence of a perforated or compromised tympanic membrane
indicates it is unsafe to use the Auriflush System. Use of the Auriflush
System on patients with current or prior history of chronic middle ear
infections is left to the discretion of the veterinarian.
If the water is too cold, the patient may become dizzy or experience
vertigo. Please verify that the thermal indicator is white before proceeding
with the irrigation.
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