Summary Of Warnings And Cautions - Dräger Vamos Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

General WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
WARNING !
Strictly follow this Operator's Instruction Manual!
Any use of the product requires full understanding and
strict observation of all portions of these instructions.
The equipment is only to be used for the purpose speci-
fied under "Intended Use" (see page 10). Observe all
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS as rendered throughout this
manual and on labels on the equipment.
WARNING !
The Vamos anesthetic gas monitor must only be used
under the supervision of qualified medical personnel in
order to provide immediate corrective action in case of a
malfunction.
WARNING !
DANGER, risk of explosion if used in the presence of
flammable gases or anesthetics.
This device is neither approved nor certified for use in
areas where combustible or explosive gas mixtures are
likely.
WARNING !
Do not use in conjunction with nuclear spin tomography
(MRT, NMR, or NMI)!
Equipment malfunction may result.
WARNING !
Do not use mobile phones within 33 feet (10 m) of the
equipment.
Wireless phones may cause failure in electromedical
*
equipment .
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The Vamos monitor complies with the noise immunity requirements
of product-specific standards and of EN 60601-1-2 (IEC 601-1-2).
However, depending on the type of mobile telephone and the
situation where it is used, field strengths exceeding the values
specified in these standards may be generated and can therefore
lead to interference.
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Precautions during preparation
Always consult operating instructions of the anesthesia
machine with regard to placement of the monitor.
Observe all load limits and other restrictions.
Always protect the Vamos monitor and its power adapter
against falling in order to prevent personal injury and
equipment damage.
To maintain grounding integrity, connect only to a
"hospital grade" receptacle. Always disconnect supply
before servicing.
If there is a doubt about the grounding integrity or the
condition of the power outlet:
Operate monitor only with internal battery (available
option). Do not connect power plug.
Do not use the monitor without a water trap in place, to
avoid the risk of contaminating the monitor.
Dräger cannot warrant or endorse the safe performance
of third party gas sample lines for use with the Vamos
monitor. We recommend using genuine Dräger OEM
sample line. Other lines may alter the technical data of
the monitor.
Leaks in the pneumatic system can lead to wrong gas
measurement values.
(USA only) Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on
the order of a physician.
Important Safety Information
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