Alert-it Companion mini pro Manual page 15

1. Ensure that the senor cable is routed and secured to avoid the risk of entanglement
or strangulation.
2. Ensure the power cable is routed to avoid a trip hazard
3. Regularly check the power supplies for damage and potential shock risks
4. Ensure, by testing, that the alarm is annunciated at the carer's location(s)
5. Clean and disinfect each item regularly in accordance with information on page 11
6. Regularly test sensors as defined herein
7. Use only the power supply and batteries recommended
8. Operate power supply and charge pager away from direct heat and uncovered.
9. As with all medical electronic equipment there is potential for the equipment to
interfere with or be effected by interference from other electrical or electronic
devices. For this reason avoid placing the monitor, sensor or connecting cable in
close proximity to sensitive electronic devices or devices which produce strong
electromagnetic fields such as radio transmitters, mobile phones or power cables.
10. Only use the monitor with accessories approved for use with this product and only
in accordance with instructions.
11. If the equipment is modified in any way, appropriate inspection and testing must
be conducted to ensure continued safe use of the equipment.
12. The carer must conduct a risk assessment to determine if the level of reliability
offered by the monitor is sufficient or if additional monitoring is needed. Contact
the manufacture for assistance with Risk Evaluation Tools.
13. Additional levels of mechanical protection may be needed for some patient
disorders. Contact the manufacturers for advice
14. The pager "Extended User" option should be disabled if there are concerns that
the carer may turn-off the pager inappropriately and ignore alarms
15. Some accessories are fitted with small screws and have plastic bags. Ensure these
do not come into the possession of vulnerable patients who might choke on them
16. Any sensor over the mattress (Bed Vacation or Incontinence) has the potential to
cause pressure sores . The carer must assess this risk and monitor the use of these
products
17. Any sensor over the mattress could pose a fire hazard if in contact with a smoul-
dering cigarette.
The system complies with 93/42/EEC as a Class 1 Medical Device
for use in a Home Healthcare environment.
The system complies with EN60601 for Class 2 Electrical Safety
and does not need a protective earth and group 1 Class B EMC in
a Home Healthcare environment.