Omron Colin VP-1000 plus Manual page 14

Non-invasive vascular screening device
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1-4. Safety Information
Important:
Before use
• Make sure that all cords and tubes are firmly connected.
• Inspect dials and buttons and verify that the device operates correctly.
• Check printer toner, paper, and other supplies.
• Confirm the expiry date of the ECG clip electrode or the PCG sensor pad.
The expiry date can be calculated from the lot number as follows:
(Example)
Lot Number:
Production Date: 2006 July 10th
Expiry Date: 2008 July
During use
• Do not pressurize when the cuff is not wrapped.
• Do not use a torn cuff.
• The device may be used on the patients below. If used on patients other than those described
below, incorrect measurement may result or measurement may not be possible.
- Height: 120 to 210 cm
- Girth of arm: 20 to 32 cm (using the standard cuff) / 16 to 38 cm (using the optional cuff)
- Girth of ankle: 16 to 33 cm
• Do not disconnect the USB or LAN cable while data is being transmitted. This may corrupt the
data.
• Do not turn off the power during printing, data transmission, or writing.
• Do not pull out the paper before printing is finished.
• Make sure the date and time setting is correct. If the date and time setting is not correct, the date
and time of measurement will not be recorded correctly.
• Do not connect an ECG clip to another conductive part including the ground.
• The electrical energy from a defibrillator may damage the device. During defibrillation, remove the
sensors from the patient and do not touch the device.
• When moving or using the device, do not drop or subject the device to shock. This may cause the
electric components and precision mechanisms to fail.
After use
• Clean the device and accessories and arrange properly for storage.
• Do not wash or moisten the cuff
• Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzene, or concentrated alcohol to clean the device
• Do not use an autoclave, ultraviolet radiation, or gas disinfection (EOG, formaldehyde gas,
concentrated ozone, etc.) to disinfect the device
• If a fuse blows, there may be a problem in the device. Contact a dealer or an Omron Healthcare
technical support representative
• Do not install the unit in the following locations
- A location with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
- A location with dusty or salt air
- On an inclined surface or a location subject to vibration, shock, or noise
- A location where chemicals are stored or gas is emitted
• If the patient has one of the following conditions, a correct measurement may not be obtained
- The patient has body movements due to convulsions caused by rheumatism or otherwise
- The patient has diabetic arteriosclerosis (blood pressure at leg joints tends to be high)
- The patient has false high blood pressure
- The patient has convulsions or tremors
• When the unit is incapable of ECG measurement, the message "Electrode removed" is displayed.
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(2 years after the production date)

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