SSI-6000/SSI-5800/SSI-5500/SSI-5500BW
Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
1.1 Safety Overview
This section discusses measures to ensure the safety of both the operator and
patient.
To ensure the safety of both operator and patient, please read the relevant details in
this chapter carefully before operating this system. Disregarding the WARNINGS
or violation of relevant rules may result in personal injury or even loss of life for
operator or patient.
Users should observe the following PRECAUTIONS:
• This system complies with Type BF general equipment, and the EN60601-1
standard.
• Do not modify this system in any way. Necessary modifications must be
made only by the manufacturer or its designated agents.
• This system has been fully adjusted at the factory. Do not adjust any fixed
adjustable parts.
• In the event of a malfunction, turn off the system immediately and inform the
manufacturer or its designated agents.
• The power cable of the system should only be connected to a grounded
power socket. Do not remove the ground cable for any reason.
• Only connect this system, either electronically or mechanically, with devices
that comply with the EN60601-1 standard. Recheck the leakage current
and other safety performance indices of the entire system to avoid potential
system damage caused by leakage from a current superposition.
• The system does not incorporate any specialized protective measures in the
event it is configured with high-frequency operation devices. The operator
should use CAUTION in these types of applications.
• The system should be installed only by personnel authorized by the manu-
facturer. Do not attempt to install the system yourself.
• Only an authorized service engineer may perform maintenance.
• Only a qualified operator, or someone under qualified supervision, should
use the system.
• Do not use this system in the presence of flammable substances or an ex-
plosion may occur.
• Do not continuously scan the same part of a patient or expose the patient to
prolonged scanning. Doing so may harm the patient.
• When using the system for ultrasound testing, use only qualified ultrasound
gel that complies with system standards.
P/N: 4701-0061-01B
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