Introduction
Document No. 992010. Issue 15 – 12.01.21
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1. Introduction
These instructions are intended to assist you with the operation of the QA4™ Powered
Mobile Surgery System. It is important that these instructions are read thoroughly
before using the equipment.
It is also important to check the trolley before use to ensure there is no loss or change in
performance; ensure that all trolley functions operate to their full range of movement
and that all components disengage, re-engage and lock correctly. We recommend that
the trolley is visually inspected for any loose or damaged parts, and foreign bodies
caught in the castors.
If the trolley is damaged or faulty it must be taken out of use with
immediate effect and the fault reported to Anetic Aid, your authorised
dealer or maintenance department. The trolley must not be used until the
damage or fault has been repaired.
1.1. Warnings and Cautions
Various warnings and cautions are made throughout these operating instructions.
A WARNING is given when the personal safety of the patient or user may be
affected and when disregarding this information could result in injury.
A CAUTION is given when special instructions must be followed.
Disregarding this information could result in permanent damage being
caused to the trolley.
1.2. Intended Use and Contraindications
This product is intended for use within a clinical environment for the induction,
transport, treatment and recovery of patients.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
The trolley is not compatible with hospital bed/trolley washers.
The trolley must not be used near magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, or
any machines generating a large magnetic field.
Do not use the trolley for transporting patients in a moving vehicle.
The trolley has very low ground clearance beneath the central column that may cause
problems when traversing uneven ground and inclines.
The trolley should not be used outside; it may be damaged by pushing it across rough
or uneven ground.
1.3. Equipment Classification
The equipment referenced in this document is CE marked and has been classified as a
Class 1 Medical Device under the scope of both the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
and the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
1.4. Serial Number Label
The serial number label is located on the cover moulding beneath the patient platform.
1.5. Putting the Trolley into Service
Care should be taken when removing the packaging, avoid the use of sharp implements
wherever possible.
It is important that the trolley is working properly, fully charged, cleaned and
disinfected before it is put into service. Use this manual to check all the functions and
refer to Section 20, ‘Battery Charging and Maintenance’, and Section 23, ‘Cleaning and
Disinfecting the Trolley’.
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