General Information
BD Alaris
TM
System with Guardrails
TM
Suite MX User Manual 49
General Information
Warnings and Cautions
General
• Explosion risk if used in the presence of flammable anesthetic agents or gases.
• Assess patient’s condition before silencing an alarm. Do not silence alarm if patient
safety might be compromised.
• Before each use, verify that the alarm limits are appropriate for the patient.
• The system performs a self check during power up. The PCU should beep, no errors
should occur, and if a module is connected, all LED segments should flash. If the
system fails the self check, remove the failing PCU or module from use.
• When properly secured/snapped, the release latch provides a very secure connection
between modules. If not properly latched, a module can be dislodged during operation.
• Disconnect from main (AC) and battery power when performing maintenance.
• Use only CareFusion batteries. The use of third party batteries could affect the safety
and efficacy of BD Alaris and Alaris products.
• The battery cannot be repaired and should not be opened.
• The battery is intended as a backup system. Leave the power cord connected to a
hospital grade AC power source whenever available.
• Battery replacement should be performed by qualified service personnel while the
instrument is not in use.
• Electrical shock hazard. Do not open case. Refer to qualified service personnel.
• Due to the intermittent nature of a wireless environment, some data can be lost if a
connection cannot be established or is lost. The systems manager and wireless
network card are designed to minimize these incidents but cannot eliminate them.
• The system is not intended to replace supervision by medical personnel. The user
must become thoroughly familiar with the system features, operation and accessories
prior to use.
• Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer. Authorization
should be obtained through written communication from the manufacturer.
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