Cardiac stimulator 4427 Easypace - Instructions for use
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supplied by the mains is connected to a derivation system. The utmost care must
therefore be taken in earthing devices supplied from the mains and used in the vicinity
of the Patient.
• The heart stimulator 4427 Easypace may also be used within another system
consisting of other equipment. In this case the ascertaining of the compliance of the
equipment chosen and the specific system with the electrical safety and
electromagnetic compatibility provisions in force will be the responsibility of the
designer and manufacturer of the same.
In this eventuality it is always recommended taking great care in connecting all the
other equipment used in the procedure (electrocardiographs or polygraphs, monitors,
etc.) up to the equipotentiality node of the electrical system.
• It is also necessary to avoid touching any metallic parts of the terminals with bare
hands and/or letting them come in contact with wet or electrically conductive surfaces.
• As it is always good practice to equalise the potential between User and Patient, the
User is advised to touch the patient in a area that is not too close to the stimulation
derivations.
• Keep all possible sources of static electricity away from the stimulation system.
• The presence of an electrocatheter in contact with the heart wall may allow for the
radiofrequency generated by an electrotome to reach the heart wall itself, producing
possible arrhythmias or burns to the myocardium.
• Devices that generate ionising radiations (cobalt machines, linear accelerators, etc.)
could damage the electronic components inside the stimulator, especially following an
accumulation of a considerable quantity of radiations. In case of use in the above-
mentioned conditions it will be necessary to provide an efficacious shield for the
stimulator plus continuous monitoring of the Patient.
• The stimulator is protected from defibrillation discharges at the input. It is however
recommended wherever possible disconnecting the electrocatheter from the device
before defibrillating.
• Before each use in heart surgery, check that the locking jaws of the two sockets of the
heart surgery cable F7818/30 close evenly and firmly on the terminals. In case of doubt
do not use the device and contact FIAB.
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