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Safety Precautions
1. Meaning of Signal Words
In this operator’s manual, the signal words DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE are used regarding safety and other important instructions. The
signal words and their meanings are defined as follows. Please understand their meaning
before reading this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
2. Meaning of Safety Symbols
Symbol Description
Type-BF applied part
The ultrasound transducers connected to this system are Type-BF applied
parts.
The ECG module connected to this system is Type-BF applied part.
General warning, caution, risk of danger.
Patient/user infection due to contaminated equipment. Be careful when
performing the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Patient injury or tissue damage from ultrasound radiation. It is required to
practice ALARA when operating ultrasound system.
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