Natus neoBLUE cozy Operating Instructions
1.
ATTENTION: Cover the baby’s eyes with protective
eye shields prior to initiating phototherapy.
2.
Place the baby (unclothed) in the neoBLUE cozy
device on top of the covered mattress.
Note: The baby’s head should be positioned at the
curved end of the device. The baby should be
placed with his/her back against the mattress.
Ablanketmaybeplacedoverthebabyfor
addedwarmth.
Rolledupblankets,headprotectors
orbumperscanbeplacedwithinthe
deviceasneeded.Ensurethatthey
donotcompromisephototherapy
treatmenttothebaby.Ensure that
blankets are not blocking vents.
3.
Turn on the phototherapy device by moving the
power switch to the ON “I” position.
Note: If the surface temperature of the LED panel
becomes too warm, the phototherapy light will
automatically shut off as the ventilation fan continues to
operate. A red blinking light will alert you to check the
air vents and ensure that they are not obstructed. Once
the temperature has decreased, the blue LEDs will
automatically turn back on; however, the red flashing
light will remain on. To inactivate the blinking light,
power off the neoBLUE cozy system and then power
it back on.
Note: Turn off the neoBLUE cozy light when feeding or
diapering the baby.
4.
Upon completion of administering phototherapy, turn
off the neoBLUE cozy device (move power switch to
Standby “ ” position).
1.
Plug the power supply into the base of the
neoBLUE cozy device.Routethepowercord
oftheneoBLUEcozydevicesothatitliesout-
sidethevicinityofthebabyandisplugged
intoagrounded(3-prong)poweroutlet.
Thechannelinthebaseoftheenclosurecan
beusedtoroutethecabletotheheadof
thedevice.
2.
Place the neoBLUE cozy device in an
enclosure (e.g., bassinet). Thebassinet’s
mattressmayberemovedpriortoplacingthe
neoBLUEcozydevice.
3.
Position the neoBLUE cozy device so that
the air vents are not covered by blankets or
clothing or positioned against obstructing
surfaces.
4.
Place the disposable mattress cover over
the neoBLUE cozy mattress.
Useonlythemattressandcoverssupplied
withthedevicetoensureproperdelivery
oflighttothebaby.
5.
Place the covered neoBLUE cozy mattress
into the neoBLUE cozy system so that it
lies flat.
Operating Instructions
neoBLUE
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TheneoBLUEcozyLEDPhototherapySystemisalightweightandportabledevicethatispositionedunderneaththebabytodeliverphototherapyviabluelightemittingdiodes(LEDs).TheneoBLUEcozysystemconsistsofan
enclosedLEDlightpanel,amattress,adisposablemattresscover,andapowersupply.TheblueLEDsemitlightintherangeof400–550nm(peakwavelength450-470nm).Thisrangecorrespondstothepeakabsorptionoflight
bybilirubin,andisthusconsideredtobethemosteffectiveforthetreatmentofnewbornjaundice.
Warning! The device should not be used on its own outside of an enclosure. There is a potential for the baby to roll off the device.
Warning! The device uses ambient air to keep the LEDs cool. Do not use the device if the ambient temperature is warmer than 30ºC (86ºF).
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powercord
neoBLUEcozy
rearview
airvents
neoBLUEcozy
frontview
mattress
disposable
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Power
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Note: If you are sensitive to the blue light, use the neoBLUE cozy device in a well-lighted area. You may also place
bumpers, head protectors, or rolled up blankets on the neoBLUE cozy mattress, around the baby.
Headat
curvedend
ofdevice
Baby’sback
against
mattress
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Biliband
®
EyeProtectors
Sizes:Micro(P/N900644)
Premature(P/N900643)
Regular(P/N900642)