Mindray DC-80 - Meaning of Signal Words; Meaning of Safety Symbols

1-2 Safety Precautions
1.2 Meaning of Signal Words
In this manual, the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE
and Tip are used regarding safety and other important instructions. The signal words and their
meanings are defined as follows. Please understand their meanings clearly 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.
Description
Important information that helps you use the system more effectively.
1.3 Meaning of Safety Symbols
Symbol
Description
Type-BF applied part
The ultrasound probes connected to this system are type-BF applied parts.
The ECG leads applied on this system are type-BF applied parts.
Caution!
General warning sign.
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.