Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual page 28

Safety Basic Safety
WARNING
Do not use this system for any application until you are sure that the system's periodic
maintenance is current. If any part of the system is known or suspected to be defective or
incorrectly adjusted, do not use the system until it is repaired. Operating the system with
defective or incorrectly adjusted components could expose you and the patient to safety
hazards.
WARNING
Do not use the system for any application until you are adequately and properly trained on
its safe and effective operation. If you are unsure of your ability to operate the system safely
and effectively, do not use it. Operation of the system without proper and adequate training
could lead to fatal or other serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not operate the system with patients unless you have an adequate understanding of its
capabilities and functions. Using the system without such understanding may compromise
the system's effectiveness and the safety of the patient, you, and others.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove, modify, override, or frustrate any safety device on the system.
Interfering with safety devices could lead to fatal or other serious personal injury.
WARNING
Use the system only for its intended purposes. Do not use the system with any product that
Philips does not recognize as compatible with the system. Operation of the product for
unintended purposes, or with incompatible products, could lead to fatal or other serious
injury.
WARNING
Stop use immediately if the system or the transducer appear to be malfunctioning. Contact
your Philips representative immediately.
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