Olympus OES ELITE - General Warnings and Cautions

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Safety information
2.5 General warnings and cautions
The following warnings and cautions apply to the general
handling of the product. This information is to be supplemented
by the dangers, warnings and cautions given in each chapter
in this document, in the “System Guide Endoscopy” or in the
instructions for use of any product being used with this product.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient and/or the user
An insufcient understanding of the dangers, warnings, cautions,
and instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the
product.
• Make sure to have the complete set of instructions for use.
• Follow the dangers, warnings, cautions, and instructions in the
“System Guide Endoscopy”.
• In case of conicting information, follow the dangers, warnings,
cautions, and instructions in this document.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient and/or the user
The use of a damaged product or of a product with improper
functioning may cause an electric shock, mechanical injury,
infection, and/or thermal injury.
• Before each use, observe the instructions in the section
“Inspection” on page 19.
• Do not use a damaged product or a product with improper
functioning.
• Replace a damaged product or a product with improper
functioning.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient
There is a risk of an electric shock when using endoscopic
equipment or when using endoscopic equipment in combination
with energized endotherapy devices. The patient leakage
currents may be additive.
• Only use type F applied part endoscopic equipment.