GEIGER TCU 150 - Introduction; Precautions

I. INTRODUCTION
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800.831.6273 (712.323.3269).
It is important that the instructions supplied with this equipment be read,
understood, and followed in order to enhance safety and effectiveness.
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 1
INDICATIONS FOR USE .......................................................................... 2
INSPECTION ............................................................................................ 2
DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................ 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 4
UNIT CLEANING ...................................................................................... 5
STORAGE ................................................................................................ 5
STERILIZATION OF ACCESSORIES ...................................................... 5
WARRANTY AND REPAIR ....................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 6
SYMBOL EXPLANATION ......................................................................... 7
VOLTAGE/CURRENT VS. DIAL SETTING ............................................... 8
III. PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law requires the sale of this device to or on
the order of a physician or health care professional.
CAUTION: This device is supplied non-sterile.
WARNING: The risk of igniting ammable gases or other materials is
inherent in the practice of thermal cautery and cannot be eliminated by
device design. Precautions must be taken to avoid contact of ammable
materials and substances with thermal cautery electrodes, whether they
are in the form of an anesthetic or skin preparation agent, are produced
by natural processes within body cavities, or originate in surgical drapes,
tracheal tubes or other materials.
CAUTION: Studies have shown that smoke generated during thermal
cautery procedures may be harmful to surgical personnel. These studies
recommend using a surgical mask and adequate ventilation of the smoke
using a smoke evacuator or other means.
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