2026116-001 Revision B Responder™ 2000 Page 16
PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
PRECAUTION: Pads that are dried out or damaged may cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns during
defibrillation. Do not use pads beyond the expiration date.
PRECAUTION: The maximum duration of pacing is recommended at one (1) hour. If patient condition requires prolonged
continuous pacing it is recommended that pads should be replaced to ensure maximum patient benefit. Prolonged pacing
particularly in neonates or adults with severely restricted blood flow, may cause burns. Periodic inspection of the
underlying skin is recommended.
PRECAUTION: Check that pad adhesive is intact and undamaged.
PRECAUTION: Do not discharge using standard paddles on top of pads.
PRECAUTION: Do not use isopropyl alcohol on the Responder 2000 pads.
PRECAUTION: Use only the specified electrodes in Section 7 of this manual with the Responder 2000. Some electrodes
maybe subject to large offset potentials due to polarization. Recovery time after application of defibrillator pulses may be
especially compromised. Squeeze bulb electrodes may be particularly vulnerable to this effect.
PRECAUTION: Printer paper may jam if paper is wet. Printer may be damaged if wet paper is allowed to dry while in
contact with printer elements.
PRECAUTION: Select the energy level appropriate for the patient’s age. The Responder 2000 does not select the energy
or shock sequences based on the defibrillation pads connection.
PRECAUTION: Check that pad adhesive is intact and undamaged.
PRECAUTION: To prevent damage to equipment, do not clean any part of the Responder 2000 or its accessories with
phenolic compounds. Do not use abrasive or flammable cleaning agents. Do not steam, autoclave, or gas-sterilize the
Responder 2000 or accessories.
PRECAUTION: Environment of use
Responder 2000 is designed for indoor use. Operator must confirm that the environment of use meets the required
operating environmental specifications before using.
PRECAUTION: Cold Environments
If the Responder 2000 is stored in an environment with a temperature below the operating temperature, the unit should be
allowed to warm up to the needed operating temperature before using.
PRECAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to be sold by or on the order of a physician or practitioner licensed by
state law in which he/she practices to use or order the use of the device.
PRECAUTION: Line isolation monitor transients may resemble actual cardiac waveforms, and thus inhibit heart rate
alarms. To minimize any possible interference, apply electrodes correctly as indicated in this manual. Arrange lead wires
away from the line isolation monitors and power cords, and use independent means to verify the correct heart rate is
being displayed.
PRECAUTION: Possible electrical interference with device performance
Equipment operating in close proximity may emit strong electromagnetic or radio frequency interference (RFI), which
could affect the performance of this device. RFI may result in distorted ECG and failure to detect a shockable rhythm.
Avoid operating the Responder 2000 near cauterizers, diathermy equipment, FM 2-way radios, or cellular phones. Turn
power off to radio, cellular and other like equipment near the Responder 2000. Refer to the EMI tables in section 6.
PRECAUTION: Possible Interference with Implanted Pacemaker
Therapy should not be delayed for patients with implanted pacemakers and a defibrillation attempt should be made if the
patient is unconscious and not breathing. The Responder 2000 has pacemaker detection and rejection; however with
some pacemakers the Responder 2000 may erroneously count pacemaker spikes and not advise a defibrillation shock. If
possible, it is recommended that the Responder 2000 be used in Manual Mode for patients with implanted pacemakers.
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