Philips HeartStart XL+ - Performance Verification; Overview; Required Testing Levels; External Repairs;Replacements

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Performance Verification
Overview
This chapter describes how to verify the performance of the HeartStart XL+ monitor/defibrillator after
repairs are complete. This chapter is organized into the following sections:
 Required Testing Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 155
 Verification Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 156
 Test and Inspection Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 157
 Performance Verification Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 160
Required Testing Levels
The Performance Verification and Safety Tests are intended to verify proper operation of the device
following repair. The level of testing required corresponds to the type of repair performed.
External Repairs/Replacements
External repairs/replacements are those involving the repair or replacement of one or more of the
following items. The key point is that the case has not been opened and Handle not removed.
• Battery Compartment Cover and Latch
•Bedrail / Roll Stand Mount
•Labels
•Printer Assembly
• Therapy Knob
The following tests are required after an External Repair or Replacement when the case has not been
opened and Handle not removed:
• Perform the Visual Inspection (see “Visual Inspection” on page 160).
• Run the Operational Check (see “Operational Check” on page 161).
• Check the Error Logs for critical errors (see “Error Log Messages” on page 41).
• After the Therapy Knob replacement only: Run the Controls test (see “Controls Test” on page 162).
• After the Printer Assembly replacement only: Run the Printer Test (see “Printer Test” on page 164).
Top Assembly Repairs (Handle Removed)
The RFU-and-USB PCA is located inside the Handle and accessible for replacement without opening
the case. If the Handle Assembly or RFU-and-USB PCA was replaced or removed, and the case was not
opened, the following tests are required:
• Perform the Visual Inspection (see “Visual Inspection” on page 160).
• Run the Operational Check (see “Operational Check” on page 161).
• Inspect the Error Logs for critical errors (see “Error Log Messages” on page 41).
• Run the Safety Tests (see “Safety Tests” on page 171).
• After the Paddle Tray and Plates and Paddle Tray Load Resistor replacement only: Run the Paddles
Safety Check (see “Paddles Safety Check” on page 171).