Safety Information; General Safety Statements; Safety Message Signal Words - GE CARESCAPE B850 Service Manual

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Safety information

2.1 General safety statements

See the user's manual for a list of general safety statements.
This device is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed health care
practitioner.
Contact GE for information before connecting any devices to the equipment that are not
recommended in this manual.
Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the applicable IEC 60601 series
safety standards, and/or the system configuration must meet the requirements of the IEC
60601-1 medical electrical systems standard. Refer to the patient monitor's supplemental
information manual for compatible parts and accessories.
Periodically, and whenever the integrity of the product is in doubt, test all functions.
The use of accessory equipment not complying with the equivalent safety requirements of this
equipment may lead to a reduced level of safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating
to the choice shall include:
• use of the accessory in the patient vicinity; and
• evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has been performed in accordance
to the appropriate IEC 60601-1 harmonized national standard.

2.2 Safety message signal words

Safety message signal words designate the severity of a potential hazard.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Notice
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation not related to personal injury that, if
not avoided, could result in property damage.
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