Safety Information
T3300 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | 8 | B00601-010 4/10/17
WARNINGS
• Do not use this system under direct sunlight, near heat sources or in the presence of
flammable substances, otherwise an explosion may occur.
• When using this system for ultrasound examinations, use only the qualified ultrasound
gel that complies with system standards.
• Do not continuously scan the same part of a patient or expose the patient to prolonged
scanning, otherwise it may harm the patient.
• Do not stay at the same position for too long without taking a break while scanning
patients to prevent harm or neck injury.
• Follow the instructions on "Chapter 4 Preparing the System" on page 31 in this Basic
Operating Instructions for complete instructions on the installation of the transducers,
power supply units and all peripheral devices to the system.
• Improper installation of peripherals to the system may cause damage to the system,
peripherals, or personal injury to the operator or the patient.
• Do not use the system for any application until you have read, understood, and know all
the safety information, safety procedures, and emergency procedures contained in this
chapter. Operating the system without a proper awareness of safe use could lead to fatal
or other serious personal injury.
• The system can contain environmentally hazardous materials such as, but not limited to:
heavy metals, general recyclable metals, and plastics. This product should be recycled
according to local and national guidelines for recycling electronic equipment.
• When using additional peripheral equipment powered from an electrical source other
than the ultrasound system, the combination is considered to be a medical system. It is
your responsibility to comply with IEC 60601-1 and test the system to those
requirements.
• Do not use non-medical peripherals, such as report printers, within 1.5 m (5 ft) of a
patient, unless the non-medical peripherals receive power from an isolation transformer
that meets medical safety standards, as defined by standard IEC 60601-1.
• Images printed on a report printer are intended only for reference and should not be used
for diagnostic purposes.
• For proper disposal of this system, contact your local BenQ Medical Technology
representative.
2.1 Symbols
The following symbols provide information about the system’s labels and regulatory compliance.
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