Safety
All users of the monitor must read and understand all safety information presented in this manual
before using or repairing the monitor.
United States federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution, or use by or on the order of a
licensed medical practitioner.
Warnings and cautions
WARNING Safety risk. Make frequent electrical and visual checks on cables,
sensors, and electrode wires. All cables, sensors, and electrode wires must be
inspected and properly maintained and in proper working order to allow the
equipment to function properly and to protect patients.
WARNING Safety risk. Place the monitor and accessories in locations where
they cannot harm the patient should they fall from a shelf or mount.
WARNING Fire and explosion hazard. Do not operate the monitor in the presence
of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide; in oxygen-
enriched environments; or in any other potentially explosive environment.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Dust and particle ingress can affect the
accuracy of blood pressure measurements. Use the monitor in clean environments
to ensure measurement accuracy. If you notice dust or lint build-up on the monitor’s
vent openings, have the monitor inspected and cleaned by a qualified service
technician.
Caution To ensure that the monitor meets its performance specifications, store
and use the monitor in an environment that maintains the specified temperature and
humidity ranges.
Caution The monitor may not function properly if dropped or damaged. Protect it
from severe impact and shock. Do not use the monitor if you notice any signs of
damage.
Caution Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor or connect more than
one monitor to a patient.
Caution Do not operate the monitor in the presence of magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) or hyperbaric chambers.
Caution Do not autoclave the monitor. Autoclave accessories only if the
manufacturer’s instructions clearly approve it.
3
To Next Page
Loading...
