GE Dash 5000 Operator's Manual

Introduction
2000966-386D Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 1-5
WARNING
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE—Wireless
LAN equipment contains an intentional RF radiator that has the
potential of interfering with other medical equipment, including
patient implanted devices.
Before installation and any time new medical equipment is added to
the Wireless LAN coverage area, complete the following tests:
 Software version 5.3 or earlier — Perform the electromagnetic
compatibility test as described in the Wireless LAN
Configuration Guide.
 Software version 5.4 or later — Perform the ad-hoc tests AND
the electromagnetic compatibility test as described in the
Wireless LAN Configuration Guide.
WARNING
INTERFACING OTHER EQUIPMENT—Devices may only be
interconnected with each other or to parts of the system when it has
been determined by qualified biomedical engineering personnel that
there is no danger to the patient, the operator, or the environment as
a result. In those instances where there is any element of doubt
concerning the safety of connected devices, the user must contact
the manufacturers concerned (or other informed experts) for proper
use. In all cases, safe and proper operation should be verified with
the applicable manufacturer's instructions for use, and system
standard EN 60601-1-1 must be complied with.
WARNING
—Before using the monitor for the first time, please read the Safety
Statements on page 1-2.
WARNING
INTRACARDIAC APPLICATION —When applying devices
intracardially, electrically conductive contact with parts connected to
the heart (pressure transducers, metal tube connections and
stopcocks, guide wires, etc.) must be avoided in all cases.
To prevent electrical contact, we recommend the following:
 Always wear isolating rubber gloves.
 Keep parts that are conductively connected to the heart isolated
from the ground.
 Do not use tube fittings or stopcocks made of metal.
During intracardiac application of a device, a defibrillator and
pacemaker whose proper functioning has been verified must be kept
at hand.

GE Dash 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Dash 5000
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English