Chapter 2: Safety and Regulatory
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Contraindication
None known.
Users
The targeted clinical users include qualified trained doctors, radiographers, or radiologic
technologists (RTs) working in various locations. Locations may include orthopedic clinics,
radiology imaging centers, hospital radiology departments, or hospital orthopedic depart-
ments.
Safety
The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with all national and local codes, as well
as the Regulations for the electrical equipment of buildings published by the Institution of
Electrical Engineers. All assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications, or
repairs are carried out by GE Healthcare Technologies authorized service representatives. The
equipment must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
WARNING This X-Ray unit may be dangerous to patient and operator, unless safe
exposure factors, operating instructions and maintenance schedules
are observed.
CAUTION To be used by authorized personnel only.
WARNING Electric Shock Hazard! Do not remove covers or panels. The Acquisition
Console and cabinets contain high voltage circuits for generating and
controlling X-rays. Prevent possible electric shock by leaving covers or
panels on the equipment. There are no operator serviceable parts or
adjustments inside the cabinets. Only trained and qualified personnel
should be permitted access to the internal parts of this equipment.
CAUTION Only GEMS/GEHC validated equipment can be plugged into the outlets
in the control room wallbox. Current leakage requirements of non-vali-
dated equipment cannot be maintained with high confidence.
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