Safety Information, Warnings, And Cautions; Safety Warnings And Cautions - Masimo Root Operator's Manual

Safety Information, Warnings, and
Cautions
CAUTION: Root is to be operated by, or under the supervision of, qualified personnel only. The
manual, accessories, directions for use, all precautionary information, and specifications
should be read before use. Refer to Operator's Manuals for ISA, Kite, Patient SafetyNet,
Radical-7, Radius-7, TIR-1 and SedLine for additional safety information, warnings, and
cautions.

Safety Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Do not use Root if it appears or is suspected to be damaged.
WARNING: Do not adjust, repair, open, disassemble or modify Root. Injury to personnel or
equipment damage could occur. Return Root for servicing.
WARNING: Do not use Root during or nearby magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or in an MRI
environment.
WARNING: Do not place Root or accessories in any position that might cause it to fall on the
patient.
WARNING: To ensure safety, avoid stacking multiple devices or placing anything on the
device during operation.
WARNING: Do not use Root in the presence of flammable anesthetics or other flammable
substance in combination with air, oxygen-enriched environments or nitrous oxide to avoid
risk of explosion.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of explosion, only replace battery with Masimo supplied parts.
WARNING: Do not start or operate the Root unless the setup was verified to be correct.
WARNING: To ensure safety, only use Masimo authorized devices with Root.
WARNING: To protect against fire hazard, replace only with recommended fuses of the same
type, current rating, and voltage rating.
WARNING: Do not remove the back panel of the device. This could cause injury to personnel
or device damage.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard: To protect against injury, follow the directions below:
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Avoid placing the device on surfaces with visible liquid spills.
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Do not soak or immerse the device in liquids.
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Do not attempt to sterilize the device.
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Use cleaning solutions only as instructed in this Operator's Manual.
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Do not attempt to clean the Root while monitoring patient.
WARNING: Do not plug in or remove the power cord with wet hands to avoid risk of electric
shock. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry before touching the power cord.
WARNING: When positioned on a flat surface, the device should be secured with a mounting
system recommended by Masimo.
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