Safety Precautions 1-9
Repeated disinfection will eventually damage the probe. Check the probe's performance
periodically.
1.5 Latex Alert
When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for obtaining
information regarding probe sheaths, pricing, samples and local distribution. For CIVCO information,
please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments
Tel : 1 -800-445-6741
www.civco.com
WARNING:
Allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex (natural rubber) may
range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal anaphylactic shock,
and may include difficulty breathing (wheezing), dizziness, shock,
swelling of the face, hives, sneezing, or itching of the eyes (FDA
Medical Alert on latex products, “Allergic Reactions to Latex-
containing Medical Devices”, issued on March 29, 1991).
1.6 Warning Labels
The warning labels are attached to this system in order to call your attention to potential hazards.
The warning labels use the same signal words as those used in the operator’s manual. Read operator’s
manual carefully before using the system.
The name, pattern and meaning of each warning label are described as follows:
Warning Labels Meaning
a) Do not place the system on a sloped surface.
Otherwise the system may slide, resulting in
personal injury or the system malfunction. Two
persons are required to move the system over a
sloped surface.
b) Do not sit on the system.
c) DO NOT push the system when the casters are
locked.
d) Please carefully read this manual before use
system.
Warning; Crushing of hands
No heavy load
The general meaning assigned to geometric shapes, safety colors and contrast colors for safety signs
are as follows:
a
b
c
d