Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology
The instrument uses four identical wireless radio frequency identication (RFID)
read/write units to monitor instrument consumables (for more information, see
“Instrument parts and functions“ on page 16).
Precautions for use
WARNING! Radio frequency identication (RFID) could possibly disrupt the
operation of patient-worn and/or implanted active medical devices. To
minimize such eects, do not come within 8 inches (20 cm) of this instrument if
you have a patient-worn and/or implanted active medical device.
WARNING! Radio frequency identication (RFID) signals from external
devices could possibly disrupt the operation of the 3500 RFID read/write units.
RFID signals from the 3500 RFID read/write units could possibly disrupt the
operation of external RFID devices. T
o minimize such eects, do not bring
external RFID devices within 10 cm of this instrument during instrument
operation.
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