EchoNous Bladder - Cautions

Important Information
12 EchoNous Bladder & Vein User Guide
Cautions
• When opening the collar handles for components on the AI Station
Mobile Stand, it is important to support the component’s weight to
avoid damage or injury from falling components.
• After storage at extreme temperatures, check the transducer surface
temperature before applying to a patient. A cold or hot surface may
burn a patient.
• Avoid musculoskeletal strain with prolonged use of the System.
• Do not incinerate or discard the device in general waste at end of life.
The lithium battery is a potential environmental and fire safety
hazard.
• The EchoNous System complies with the requirements of EN IEC
60601-1 Edition 3.1. To avoid the risk of injury or electrical shock,
comply with all safety instruction and warnings.
• The EchoNous System complies with the Electromagnetic
Compatibility requirements of AS/NZ CISPR 11:2004 and EN IEC
60601-1-2:2014. However, electronic and mobile communications
equipment may transmit electromagnetic energy through air and
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation or environment. Interference may result in artifacts,
distortion, or degradation of the ultrasound image. If the System is
found to cause or respond to interference, try re-orienting the
System or the affected device, or increasing the separation distance
between the devices. Contact
EchoNous customer support or your
EchoNous distributor for further information
• When using the optional mobile stand, the EchoNous System can be
susceptible to ESD and may require manual intervention. If ESD
results in an error, unplug the probe and plug back in to restore
operation.
• The ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) should be
employed for all medical ultrasound exposure.
• Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a physician.
• Ultrasound transducer crystals are fragile and are easily
damaged if knocked, dropped or excessively vibrated.
• Avoid unnecessary bending or winding of the connecting
cable.
• The EchoNous System display batteries should be charged
every six months at a minimum, even if you are not using your
device. When storing for greater than 3 days, store at ambient
or cooler temperature.
• Use only recommended disinfection methods.
• Use abrasive cleaners, isopropyl alcohol or solvents sparingly,
and if used immediately clean and remove residual substances
from the System.