Important Information
10 EchoNous Bladder & Vein User Guide
Warnings
• Show care when scanning near a wound to avoid damaging or
further injuring the affected area.
• You must have appropriate ultrasound training before using the
System for general ultrasound imaging or adjusting bladder
measurement outlines.
• You must have appropriate ultrasound guided vascular access
training before using the System for vascular access procedures.
• Review the ultrasound image when measuring bladder volume on
pregnant or post-partum patients, and adjust the bladder outline if it
has included amniotic fluid or the uterus in the measurement.
• Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE
ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR OR WITH OXYGEN OR NITROUS
OXIDE.
• Do not use the System near high-frequency surgical equipment, as it
could create a burn hazard.
• Do not recharge the System in the patient environment.
• Recharge the System only with the Power Supplies (chargers)
provided.
• The EchoNous Power Supplies are dedicated units to be used
exclusively with the EchoNous System only.
• Only connect the Power Supplies to a mains supply rated at 100-240V
and 50-60Hz.
• Do not use the device or Power Supply if there are signs of damage.
• Be aware of latex allergy. Some commercially available transducer
covers contain latex.
• Check the connecting cable, connectors, and System housings
before use for cracks or fraying. Do not use if damaged.
• No modification of this equipment is allowed.
• This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Please contact
EchoNous customer support or your EchoNous distributor for
maintenance or repair.
• Remove all particles and other matter from crevices and surfaces
when cleaning the System and components.
• The device is supplied unsterile.
• Clean and disinfect the patient-applied part between patients.
• Before cleaning or disinfection turn the System off and disconnect
from the power supply.
• Do not submerge the display or the power supply (charger) as electric
shock could result. The EchoNous Vein and EchoNous Bladder probes
may be immersed 12mm (1/2 inch) from the cable strain relief for high
level disinfection. The remainder of the probe is IPX4 which allows
water splashing onto the probe. The display is IPX0 and has no
protection against ingress of water.
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