Safety Hazards - GE MAC 2000 Service Manual

Safety Hazards

The following messages apply to the system as a whole. Specific messages may also
be provided elsewhere in the manual.
WARNING:
EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION — Any attempt by unauthorized personnel to service
the device could result in equipment malfunction and void the warranty.
This equipment contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to authorized
service personnel.
WARNING:
PATIENT INJURY–STRANGULATION — Cables present a possible strangulation
hazard.
To avoid possible strangulation, route all cables away from the patient's throat.
Use a short version of cable for pediatric patients.
WARNING:
PERSONAL INJURY–STUMBLING HAZARD— Patients can become entangled in the
cables and leadwires connected to the device, which could cause the patient
to stumble or trip.
Route cables and leadwires in a way to avoid creating a stumbling hazard: keep
them off the floor, and route leadwires away from the patient's legs and the
healthcare provider's work area.
WARNING:
MAGNETIC AND ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE — Magnetic and electric fields can
interfere with the acquisition of ECG readings.
Make sure that all peripheral components operated in the vicinity of the device
comply with the relevant EMC requirements. X-ray equipment, MRI devices,
radio systems (cellular phones) and so forth, are possible sources of interference
because they may emit higher levels of electromagnetic radiation. Verify the
performance of the system before use.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION HAZARD — Using this device in the presence of anesthetic vapors or
liquids can cause explosions.
Do not use this device in the presence of anesthetic vapors or liquids. Only persons
with adequate training in the correct use of this device may use this device.
WARNING:
EQUIPMENT FAILURE — Polarizing electrodes (stainless steel or silver constructed)
may cause the electrodes to retain a residual charge after defibrillation. A residual
charge blocks acquisition of the ECG signal.
Whenever patient defibrillation is a possibility, use non-polarizing electrodes
(silver-silver chloride construction) for ECG monitoring.
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MAC™ 2000 ECG Analysis System
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