BT-350 Operation Manual
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0.2 General precautions, warnings and cautions
Before using BT-350, read all section of this manual carefully because there are additional
warnings and cautions which relate to specific features of the monitor.
The warnings and cautions in this section relate to the equipment in general and apply to all
aspects of the monitor. The listed order does not imply any order of importance.
Observe all precautions to ensure the safety of the patient and those near the instrument.
• Examine the monitor and any accessories periodically to ensure that the cables, line cords,
transducers, and instruments do not have visible evidence of damage that may affect patient
safety or monitoring performance. The recommended inspection interval is once per week or
less. Do not use the monitor if there is any visible sign of damage.
• Only the AC line cord supplied with the BT-350, or its equivalent, is approved for use with the
BT-350.
• Do not attempt to service the BT-350 monitor. Only qualified service personnel by Bistos Co.,
Ltd. should perform any needed internal servicing.
• The BT-350 is not specified or intended for operation during the use of defibrillators or during
defibrillator discharge.
• The BT-350 is not specified or intended for operation in the presence of electrosurgical
equipment.
• The BT-350 is not specified or intended for operation in conjunction with any other type of
monitoring equipment except the specific devices that have been identified for use in this
Operator’s Manual.
• Perform periodic safety testing to ensure proper patient safety. This should include leakage
current measurement and insulation testing. The recommended testing interval is once per
year.
• Do not operate the BT-350 monitor if it fails to pass the power on self-test procedure.
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