EDAN F6 User Manual page 14

F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual
30 Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the applicable IEC 601
series safety standards, and/or the system configuration must meet the
requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1 medical electrical systems standard.
31 Connect the grounding wire to the equipotential grounding terminal in the main
system. If it is not evident from the instrument specifications whether a particular
instrument combination is hazardous or not, for example due to summation of
leakage currents, you should consult the manufacturer or an expert in the field, to
ensure that the necessary safety of all instruments concerned will not be impaired by
the proposed combination.
For proper monitoring:
32 Clinical decision making based on the output of the device is left to the discretion of
the provider.
33 The disposable accessories are intended to be used only once. Dispose of them
properly after use and do not reuse them.
34 The IUPC is neither intended nor approved for measuring intrauterine pressure
extraovularly; attempting to do so may lead to maternal discomfort or injury.
35 Alarms must be set up according to different situations of patients. Make sure that
audio sounds can be activated when an alarm occurs.
36 Do not put the sensor on extremities with arterial catheter or venous syringe.
37 Do not perform NIBP measurements on patients with sickle-cell disease or under
any condition where the skin is damaged or expected to be damaged.
38 Do not apply the cuff to a limb that has an intravenous infusion or catheter in place.
This could cause tissue damage around the catheter when infusion is slowed or
blocked during cuff inflation.
For using the battery:
39 Before using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (hereinafter called battery), be sure
to read the user manual and safety precautions thoroughly.
40 Unplug the monitor before installing and removing the battery.
41 Do not short-circuit the battery by connecting the battery cable connector or battery
socket with metal objects or solder.
42 Do not connect the battery directly to an electric outlet or cigarette lighter charger.
43 Do not heat or throw the battery into a fire.
44 Do not use or leave battery close to fire or other places where temperatures may be
above +60 ºC (+140 ºF).
45 Do not immerse, throw or wet the battery in water/ seawater.
46 Do not destroy the battery: Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a
needle; Do not hit with a hammer, step on or throw or drop to cause strong shock;
Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
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