Safety Instructions; General Information; Responsibilities - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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Safety instructions

General information

The ULTRATHERM 1008 short-wave therapy unit and the accompanying
components and individual elements fulfill singly and as a unit the currently
valid safety standards and comply with the stipulations of EN 60601 and the
medical device directive.
The unit and its external components (accessory elements) are safe if used
properly and in compliance with the explanations and instructions provided in
this documentation.
Nevertheless, the unit or its external components can pose dangers!
Therefore, we urgently recommend that anyone operating the short-wave
therapy unit become aware of the potential dangers of the unit and its
external components before beginning work.
Please read and observe all safety instructions in this operating manual.

Responsibilities

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The short-wave therapy unit may be used only by doctors, physiothera-
pists or trained assistants under the direction of a doctor or physiothera-
pist!
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Before treating a patient, an anamnesis must be performed by the at-
tending physician, during which the patient must be consulted concern-
ing possible contraindications!
An accurate diagnosis is always required for each treatment!
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All service work (safety inspections and repairs) must be performed only
by service technicians who have been authorized by the manufacturer!
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For your own safety, please read the following safety instructions care-
fully and observe the information contained therein!
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Perform all work
– according to the explanations in this instruction manual,
– correctly and as precisely as possible and
– in compliance with the relevant safety and accident prevention
regulations!
ULTRATHERM 1008
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