BeneVision N17 - Preventative Maintenance Procedures; Visual Inspection; NIBP Tests

4-3
Device integration check
1. When first installed.
2. Following any repair or replacement of the external device.
Battery check
Function test
1. When first installed.
2. Whenever a battery is replaced.
Performance test Once a year or when the battery run time is reduced significantly.
Mounting check
1. When first installed.
2. At least every two years or as required.
Note: Performance test is not required for the ICG, rSO
2
, Tympanic Temp and ScvO
2
modules, because the first three
modules perform self tests, and the last one needs to be calibrated prior to use.
4.2 Preventative Maintenance Procedures
4.2.1 Visual Inspection
Inspect the equipment for obvious signs of damage. The test is passed if the equipment has no obvious signs of damage.
Follow these guidelines when inspecting the equipment:
 Carefully inspect the case, display screen, buttons and handle for obvious signs of damage.
 Inspect the SMR and parameter modules for obvious signs of damage.
 Inspect the power cord, bracket and module accessories for obvious signs of damage.
 Inspect all external connections for loose connectors, bent pins or frayed cables.
 Inspect all connectors on the equipment for loose connectors or bent pins.
 Make sure that safety labels and data plates on the equipment are clearly legible.
4.2.2 NIBP Tests
NIBP Accuracy Test
Tools required:
 T-shape connector
 Tubing
 Squeeze bulb
 Rigid vessel with volume 500±25 ml
 Reference manometer (calibrated with accuracy equal to or greater than 1 mmHg)
Follow this procedure to perform the test:
1. Connect the equipment as shown below.