ASTS Enterprises A310 - Safety Instructions and Warnings; Safe Operation and Use; Important Warnings

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Section 1 Safety
1.1 Instructions for the Safe Operation and Use of the A310 Pulse Oximeter
 Do not attempt to service the Pulse Oximeter . Only qualified service personnel should attempt
any needed internal servicing.
 Prolonged use or the patient’s condition may require changing the sensor site periodically. Change
sensor site and check skin integrity, circulatory status and correct alignment at least every 2 hours.
 SpO2 measurements may be adversely affected in the presence of high ambient light. Shield the
sensor area (with a surgical towel, or direct sunlight, for example) if necessary.
 The following reason will cause interference to the testing accuracy of the A310 Pulse Oximeter .
 High-frequency electrosurgical equipment.
 Placement of a sensor on an extremity with a blood pressure cuff arterial catheter, or intravascular
line
 The patient has hypotension severe vasoconstriction severe anemia or hypothermia.
 The patient is in cardiac arrest or is in shock.
 Fingernail polish or false fingernails may cause inaccurate SpO2 readings.
 The device should be kept at least 10 minutes from non-working temperature to normal
temperature.
 The device is non-sterile and not intended to be sterilized.
1.2 Warnings
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD — Do not use the Pulse Oximeter in a
flammable atmosphere where concentrations of flammable anesthetics or other
materials may occur.
WARNING: Do not throw batteries in fire as this may cause them to explode.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge normal dry-cell batteries, they may leak.
And may cause a fire or even explode.
WARNING: Do not use the Pulse Oximeter in an MRI or CT environment.
WARNING: Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the
manufacturer.
WARNING: If this equipment is modified, appropriate inspection and testing
must be conducted to ensure continued safe use of equipment.
WARNING: Although the ME equipment conforms to the intent of the standard EN
60601-1-2 in relation to electromagnetic compatibility, electrical equipment may
produce interference. If interference is suspected, move equipment away from
sensitive device or contact us.
The portable and mobile RF communication equipment can affect this instrument‘s
normal operation.