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PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
If you are able to complete emergency use of the FR3, but cannot clear the problem as instructed on
the status screen and the green Ready light is not flashing after the FR3 is put into standby, contact
Philips at www.philips.com/AEDSupport for technical support.
NOTE: Perform CPR, if needed, any time there is delay before or an interruption in use of the FR3.
For detailed information about device behavior when it is not in use, consult the Administrator’s
Reference CD-ROM provided with the FR3 or contact Philips.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
It is important to understand how to use your FR3 safely. In addition to the cautions provided
throughout this guide, please review the safety considerations described in the following table. A
danger describes an immediate hazard that will result in personal injury or death. A warning
describes something that could cause serious personal injury or death. A caution describes something
that could cause minor personal injury, damage to the FR3, loss of data stored in the defibrillator, or
less chance of successful defibrillation.
DANGERS
flammable
gases
If the FR3 is used to give a shock in the presence of flammable anesthetics or concentrated
oxygen, there is a risk of explosion. Move supplemental oxygen and oxygen delivery devices
away from the defibrillation pads. However, it is safe to use the FR3 on someone wearing an
oxygen mask.
hazardous
electrical
locations
The FR3 has not been evaluated or approved for use in hazardous locations as defined in the
National Electrical Code (Articles 500-503). In accordance with the IEC Classifications
(Section 5.5), the FR3 is not to be used in the presence of flammable substance/air mixtures.
battery Do not open, crush, burn, force discharge, encapsulate, and/or modify FR3 batteries. Do not
try to recharge FR3 non-rechargeable batteries. These actions may cause the battery to
explode or catch fire.
WARNINGS
patient
handling
Performing CPR or otherwise handling or moving the patient while the FR3 is analyzing the
heart rhythm can cause an incorrect or delayed analysis. Under certain circumstances, this
may result in a prompt to stop all movement so that the device can confirm rhythm analysis.
Handling or transporting the patient during heart rhythm analysis can cause an incorrect or
delayed analysis. If the FR3 gives a shock advised prompt, keep the patient as still as possible
for at least 15 seconds so the FR3 can reconfirm the rhythm analysis before a shock is
delivered.
battery If battery leaks/vents, seek immediate medical attention for any physical contact/inhalation.
interference
from RF
devices
Radio-frequency (RF) interference from devices such as cellular phones, two-way radios,
surgical equipment, electronic article surveillance equipment, and metal detectors can cause
improper operation of the FR3. If the FR3 prompts that it cannot analyze, remove the FR3
from potential RF sources. Alternatively, move or turn off the RF source.
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