Warnings And Cautions; Warnings; Caution Danger Warning - Defibtech DDU-2200 User Manual

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Warnings and Cautions

This chapter includes a list of warning and caution messages that relate to the Defibtech DDU-2200 AED and its
accessories. Many of these messages are repeated elsewhere in this User Manual and on the DDU-2200 AED or
accessories. The entire list is presented here for convenience.
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WARNINGS:

Immediate hazards that will result in serious personal injury or death. CAUTION DANGER
• Hazardous electrical output. This equipment is for use only by qualified personnel.
• Possible fire or explosion. Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or anesthetics. Use care when operating
this device close to oxygen sources (such as bag-valve-mask devices or ventilator tubing). Turn off gas source or
move source away from patient during defibrillation, if necessary.
• The DDU-2200 AED has not been evaluated or approved for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National
Electric Code standard. In compliance with IEC classification, the DDU-2200 AED is not to be used in the presence
of flammable substance/air mixtures.
Conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that may result in serious personal injury or death.
• Not intended to be used in an environment with high-frequency electrosurgical equipment.
• Improper use can cause injury. Use the DDU-2200 AED only as instructed in the User Manual and Operating Guide.
The DDU-2200 AED delivers electrical energy that can potentially cause death or injury if it is used or discharged
improperly.
• Improper maintenance can cause the DDU-2200 AED not to function. Maintain the DDU-2200 AED only as described
in the User Manual and Operating Guide. The AED contains no user-serviceable parts — do not take the unit apart.
• No modification of this equipment is allowed.
• Electrical Shock Hazard. Dangerous high voltages and currents are present. Do not open unit, remove cover (or
back), or attempt repair. There are no user serviceable components in the DDU-2200 AED. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• Lithium metal battery packs are not rechargeable. Any attempt to recharge a lithium metal battery pack may result in fire
or explosion. Do not attempt to recharge the primary battery pack.
• Do not immerse battery pack in water or other liquids. Immersion in fluids may result in fire or explosion.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, puncture, or deform battery. Do not expose battery to temperatures above
50°C (122°F). Remove battery when depleted.
• Do not let fluids get into the DDU-2200 AED. Avoid spilling fluids on the AED or its accessories. Spilling fluids into the
DDU-2200 AED may damage it or cause a fire or shock hazard.
• Do not sterilize the DDU-2200 AED or its accessories.
• Use only Defibtech disposable self-adhesive defibrillation pads, battery packs, and other accessories supplied by
Defibtech or its authorized distributors. Substitution of non-Defibtech approved accessories may cause the device to
perform improperly.
• Do not open sealed pads package until pads are to be used. The packaging should be opened only immediately prior
to use, otherwise the pads may dry out and become non-functional.
• Do not touch the patient during defibrillation. Defibrillation current can cause operator or bystander injury.
• Do not allow pads to touch metal objects or equipment in contact with the patient. Do not touch equipment
connected to the patient during defibrillation. Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before
defibrillation to prevent electrical shock hazard and potential damage to that equipment.
• Do not shock with defibrillation pads touching each other. Do not shock with gel surface exposed.
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