Verathon AORTASCAN AMI 9700 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 13

CAUTION
Use of the following cleaning methods or solutions may cause device damage not covered by
the AortaScan AMI 9700 warranty.
• Do not immerse the instrument in disinfectant solution.
• Do not use Cidex Plus to disinfect the instrument. Cidex Plus will damage the plastic enclosure.
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• Do not subject any part of the instrument to steam sterilization or ethylene oxide sterilization.
WARNINGS
WARNING
The aortic diameter measurement function provides images that may be used for diagnosis and
screening. If clinically indicated, appropriate patients should be referred for additional diagnostic
testing.
WARNING
The AortaScan system is designed to detect the fluid (blood) filled region of the abdominal
aorta only. The system cannot detect the presence of a blood clot (thrombus) and therefore may
provide a false negative result.
WARNING
The AortaScan system is an ultrasound‑based device and is subject to all limitations of this
method. If clinically indicated, appropriate patients should be referred for a diagnostic standard
(confirmatory) test, regardless of test results.
WARNING
Risk of explosion. If you use the AortaScan AMI 9700 in the presence of flammable
anesthetics, the hazard of potential explosion exists.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock or burns. Do not use the AortaScan instrument in conjunction with HF
surgical equipment.
WARNING
Ensure proper distance from patient. The AMI 9700 battery charger/wireless hub and the
computer used to access online ScanPoint ® image archives (if used) must be placed outside the
patient vicinity (more than 2 m [6 ft] from the patient).
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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Important Information