Product-Specific Safety Information; Training; Keeping The Instructions For Use - Dräger Perseus A500 Instructions For Use Manual

For your safety and that of your patients
WARNING
Risk of device failure
Electromagnetic fields, e.g., those generated
by radio frequency communication
equipment such as mobile phones, high-
frequency electrical surgery equipment,
defibrillators or shortwave therapy devices
can disrupt the function of the medical
device.
Only operate radio frequency devices at a
sufficient safety clearance of at least 20
cm (7.9 in).

Product-specific safety information

WARNING
Risk due to device failure
Device failure can compromise the correct
therapy functionality of the device.
To ensure immediate remedial action in case
of device failure, the device may only be
operated under permanent supervision of
users. Always have a manual resuscitator
ready.
WARNING
Dräger recommends that the user remains in
the vicinity of the anesthesia machine, i.e.
within a distance of up to 4 meters (12 feet).
This facilitates fast recognition and response
in the event of an alarm.
WARNING
Risk of malfunction
Unallowed modifications to the medical
device can lead to malfunctions.
This medical device must not be modified
without permission from Dräger.
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Training

User training is offered by the responsible Dräger
organization, see www.draeger.com.

Keeping the instructions for use

CAUTION
Risk of incorrect use
The instructions for use must be kept in an
accessible location for users.
WARNING
Risk of fire
To avoid a fire hazard, do not introduce drugs
or other substances based on flammable
solvents, such as alcohol, into the breathing
system and do not use explosive anesthetic
agents such as ether or cyclopropane or
spray them into the device.
If highly flammable substances are used for
disinfection, adequate ventilation is required.
CAUTION
Risk of crushing
Movable device parts or attached components
may cause crushing due to clamping. Pay special
attention to edges, movable parts, and corners
when working with the following components:
– Column cover
– Breathing system cover
– Drawers
– Extensible writing tray
– Swivel arms for mounted devices
– Accessories such as gas cylinders,
vaporizers, CLIC absorber, and CLIC adapter
Instructions for use Perseus A500 SW 1.1n