Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 18

12 About warnings and cautions Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
WARNING This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of electro-
surgery.
WARNING Cross-contamination or nosocomial infection risk. Clean and disinfect
the monitor on a routine basis according to your facility's protocols and standards
or local regulations. Thorough hand-washing before and after contact with patients
greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and nosocomial infection.
Caution United States Federal law restricts this monitor to sale, distribution, or
use by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare professional.
Caution Electromagnetic interference risk. The monitor complies with applicable
domestic and international standards for electromagnetic interference. These
standards are intended to minimize medical equipment electromagnetic
interference. Although this monitor is not expected to present problems to other
compliant equipment or be affected by other compliant devices, interference issues
still may occur. As a precaution, avoid using the monitor in close proximity to other
equipment. In the event that equipment interference is observed, relocate the
equipment as necessary or consult manufacturer's directions for use.
Caution Use only a Class I (grounded) AC power supply cord for powering this
monitor.
Caution Do not use a long press of to power down the monitor when it is
functioning normally. You will lose patient data and configuration settings.
Caution Never move the monitor or mobile stand by pulling on any of the cords as
this may cause the monitor to tip over or may damage the cord. Never pull on the
power cord when removing it from the power outlet. When disconnecting the power
cord, always grasp the attachment plug and not the cord. Keep the cord away from
liquids, heat, and sharp edges. Replace the power cord if the strain relief or cord
insulation is damaged or begins to separate from the attachment plug.
Caution Use only the Welch Allyn USB client cable to connect a computer or
power supply to the USB client port.
Caution If the touchscreen is not responding properly, refer to the
troubleshooting section. If the problem cannot be resolved, discontinue use of the
monitor and contact an authorized Welch Allyn service center or qualified service
personnel.
Caution Verify patient identity on the monitor after manual or barcode entry and
before printing or transferring patient records.