Patient Environment; Cautions, Warnings And Contraindications; Warnings - Signostics uscan User Manual

Patient Environment

The Uscan is intended to be used in a medical facility. It is battery powered and the user is expected to bring
the system into the patient environment for use. Power supply connections for recharging are to remain outside
the patient environment. See
connected, ensure the connection can be easily disconnected.
Patient Environment Side View
Warning
 Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE
WITH AIR OR WITH OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
 Do not use the system near high-frequency surgical equipment, as it could create a burn hazard.
 Do not recharge the system in the patient environment.
Caution
 Do not allow any fluid to enter the USB connector on the probe or any connectors on the display.
If fluid is spilled on the probe, display, or cable, immediately remove the fluid with a soft dry cloth. Carefully
inspect the probe USB connector and display connectors for signs of fluid ingress. If there are any signs of
fluid ingress or if the device exhibits any unusual behavior, do not use and contact
or your Signostics distributor immediately. If required, also follow the cleaning and disinfection instructions
(see Cleaning).

Cautions, Warnings and Contraindications

To ensure the device is not damaged and user and patient safety is maintained, please read and follow the
cautions and warnings below.

Warnings

 Show care when scanning near a wound to avoid damaging or further injuring the affected area.
 You must have appropriate ultrasound training before using the system for general ultrasound imaging
or adjusting bladder measurement outlines.
 Review the ultrasound image when measuring bladder volume on pregnant or post-partum patients,
and adjust the bladder outline if it has included amniotic fluid or the uterus in the measurement.
 Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE
WITH AIR OR WITH OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
 Do not use the system near high-frequency surgical equipment, as it could create a burn hazard.
 Do not recharge the system in the patient environment.
 Recharge Uscan only with the Power Supplies (chargers) provided.
 The Uscan Power Supply are dedicated units to be used exclusively with the Uscan System only.
 Only connect the Power Supplies to a mains supply rated at 100-240V and 50-60Hz.
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Fig 1.4 for a drawing of the patient environment. When a power supply is
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Fig 1.4 Patient Environment
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Patient Environment Top View
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