Philips Avalon FM20 - Recommended Frequency

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Tests: Safety or Performance Assurance test procedures which may consist of several steps.
Recommended Frequency
Perform the procedures as indicated in the suggested testing timetable. These timetable
recommendations do not supersede local requirements.
When to Perform Tests
This table tells you when to perform specific tests. See “Carrying Out and Reporting Tests” on page 88
for test details.
Installation
Preventive Maintenance
Tests Frequency
Preventive Maintenance Noninvasive Blood Pressure
Calibration
Once every two years, or as specified by local laws
(whichever comes first).
Tympanic Temperature Calibration Once a year. If the unit is dropped or damaged, check
it and calibrate it before further use. Or if the unit was
stored at less than -25ºC or above 55ºC.
Other Regular Tests Visual Inspection Before each use.
Recorder Maintenance Once a year, or if the printout is degraded.
Testing Transducers and Patient
Modules
Once a year, or if you suspect the measurement is
incorrect.
Performance Assurance
Tests
Noninvasive Blood Pressure
Performance Tests
Once every two years, or if you suspect the
measurement is incorrect.
SpO
2
Performance
Safety
Tests
Visual Visual Inspection After each service event.
Electrical
Protective Earth
Equipment Leakage Current
Patient Leakage Current
Once every two years and after repairs where the
power supply is removed or replaced, or if the NBP
assembly, SpO
2
board, or fetal sensor connector block
is removed or replaced, or the monitor has been
damaged by impact.
System Test Once every two years.
Service Event Test Block(s) Required - Complete these tests
Installation of standalone monitor Perform Visual Inspection and Power On tests
Installation of a monitor in combination with a medical or
non-medical device connected to the same multiple socket
outlet
Perform Visual Inspection, Power On and System tests
Installation of networked monitor (LAN) Perform Visual Inspection, Power On, and System tests
Service Event Test Block(s) Required - Complete these tests
Noninvasive Blood Pressure performance testing Perform Noninvasive Blood Pressure Performance tests