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Warnings and Cautions
In this manual, the terms and definitions below apply.
• WWaarrnniinngg:: Possible injury to the patient or user.
• CCaauuttiioonn:: Possible damage to the equipment.
• NNoottee:: More information to clarify the instructions.
2.1 Warnings
To prevent possible injury to the user and the patient, the user must follow these
requirements:
1. Read this manual fully before you use this equipment.
2. Before you use this equipment you must be trained medical personnel, with complete
knowledge on how to use this equipment.
3. Do a test of this equipment before surgical procedures. This equipment was fully
tested at the factory before it was shipped.
4. To prevent electrocution, do not remove product covers.
5. Do not repair or adjust the equipment, unless you are instructed to do so in this
manual.
6. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
7. To prevent a fire, keep instruments away from flammable materials (such as gauze
or surgical drapes).
8. To prevent a fire, allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
9. Do not touch the front panel input or output circuitry and a patient at the same time,
as there is a risk of electrical shock.
10. The electrical installation of the operating room must be in compliance with the
applicable IEC, CEC, and NEC requirements.
11. To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply
mains with protective earth.
12. Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet before you examine the system
components.
13. The wireless microphone functionality included in this device contains a radio
transmitter and receiver. Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment
that is sensitive to radio frequencies (RF).
Prior to using this device in a surgical procedure, perform the following steps to
ensure electromagnetic compatibility among operating room devices:
a. Identify any medical devices located within the SwitchPoint Infinity 3 Control
System’s communication range (Theoretical maximum of 91.5m [300’]).
b. Test each device for compatibility with the SwitchPoint Infinity 3 Control System:
Power on the medical devices.