MONARCH airway clearance system

When traveling with the Monarch system, it is recommended to ensure that the carry case has the Monarch system Medical Device Card inside for easy reference by airport and security staff.  This card describes that it is a medical device prescribed by a physician, and that it is needed for daily therapy.  This card includes other technical references that can be useful to airport staff.  If the Monarch system will be taken on an airplane, please refer to the section below regarding procedures to take for the device’s Lithium-ion battery.  It is recommended that you always carry the Monarch system on the airplane with you and do not check it as baggage.  This is to best ensure that it will not be lost or damaged in flight.  For other helpful information including traveling with equipment, go to www.cff.org.  Prior to flying, review the latest medical device regulations on the TSA website, www.tsa.gov.  The travel agent or airline should also be able to answer questions.

Can the Monarch system battery go onto an airplane?

The Monarch system uses a Lithium-ion battery.  Current U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines allow for a Lithium-ion battery to be included in carry-on luggage only, but not checked luggage.  If a carry-on bag must be checked at the gate or plane-side, the battery must be removed from the Monarch system bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.  Prior to flying, review the latest medical device regulations on the TSA website, www.tsa.gov.  The travel agent or airline should also be able to answer questions regarding the requirements for traveling with medical devices.

Minnesota

ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND CORDLESS PRODUCTS:

Under Minnesota law, manufacturers of rechargeable batteries, rechargeable battery packs, and products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries will provide a special collection system for these items by April 15, 1994. It is illegal to put rechargeable batteries in the garbage. Use the special collection system that will be provided in your area. Take care of our environment.

DO NOT PUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NONREMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE GARBAGE.

New York

New York State requires the following: C2R409-NY-State-Collection-Poster