General Dangers, Warnings, And Cautions - Philips M3860A Instructions For Use Manual

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safety level
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
M3860A/M3861A HEARTSTART FR2+
— conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that can
C A U T I O N
result in minor personal injury, damage to the HeartStart FR2+, or
loss of data stored in the device.
THESE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ARE DIVIDED INTO FOUR
GROUPS: SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THE HEARTSTART FR2+ IN
GENERAL USE, DEFIBRILLATION, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE
ACTIVITIES.
The dangers, warnings, and cautions listed in the following tables apply to
both the model M3860A and the model M3861A HeartStart FR2+, unless
otherwise noted.

General dangers, warnings, and cautions

possible shock or fire hazard, or explosion
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF EXPLOSION IF THE HEARTSTART
FR2+ IS USED IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETICS
OR CONCENTRATED OXYGEN.
THE HEARTSTART FR2+ 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 HEARTSTART FR2+ IS NOT TO BE USED IN THE PRESENCE OF
FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE/AIR MIXTURES.
DO NOT RECHARGE THE M3863A FR2 STANDARD BATTERY.
Use the HeartStart FR2+ only as described in this manual. Improper
use of the HeartStart FR2+ can cause death or injury. Do not press
the Shock button if the defibrillator pads are touching each other or
are open and exposed.
Hazardous electrical output. The HeartStart FR2+ is for use only by
qualified personnel.
Do not immerse any portion of the HeartStart FR2+ in water or other
fluids. Do not allow fluids to enter the HeartStart FR2+. Avoid spilling any
fluids on the HeartStart FR2+ or accessories. Spilling fluids into the
HeartStart FR2+ may damage it or present a fire or shock hazard. Do not
sterilize the HeartStart FR2+ or accessories.