Cautions - GE Medical Systems Dash 2000 Operator's Manual

Cautions

Revision C

CAUTIONS

ACCESSORIES (SUPPLIES) — To ensure patient safety, use
only parts and accessories manufactured or recommended by
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the
applicable IEC 60601 series safety standards and essential
performance standards, and/or the system configuration must
meet the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1 medical electrical
systems standard.
ACCESSORIES (EQUIPMENT) — The use of ACCESSORY
equipment not complying
requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level of
safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the
choice shall include:
• use of the accessory in the PATIENT VICINITY; and
• evidence that the safety certification of the ACCESSORY
has been performed in accordance to the appropriate IEC
60601-1 and/or IEC
standard.
BATTERY POWER — The device is equipped with a battery
pack. The battery discharges even when the device is not in
use. Store the device with a fully charged battery and check the
battery status of devices in storage once a month.
BEFORE INSTALLATION — Compatibility is critical to safe
and effective use of this device. Please contact your local sales
or service representative prior to installation to verify
equipment compatibility.
DEFIBRILLATOR PRECAUTIONS — Patient signal inputs
labeled with the CF and BF symbols with paddles are protected
against damage resulting from defibrillation voltages. To
ensure proper defibrillator
recommended cables and leadwires.
Proper placement of defibrillator paddles in relation to the
electrodes is required to ensure successful defibrillation.
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