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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.
Caution
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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