Safety Precautions 1-9
1.5 Latex Alert
When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for
obtaining probe sheath, pricing information, samples and local distribution information. For
CIVCO information, please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments
Te l : 1 -800-445-6741
WWW.civco.com
WARNING:
Allergic reactions in latex (natural rubber) sensitive patients may
range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic
shock, and may include difficulty in breathing (wheezing),
dizziness, shock, swelling of the face, hives, sneezing or itching
of the eyes (FDA Medical Alert on latex products, “Allergic
Reactions to Latex-containing Medical Devices”, issued on March
29, 1991).