Electrical Safety Tests; Safety Test Overview - GE LOGIQ e R4 Series Basic Service Manual

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Section 10-6

Electrical Safety Tests

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Safety Test Overview

The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and conform to IEC 60601-1 Medical Equipment
Safety Standards. They are intended for the electrical safety evaluation of cord-connected, electrically
operated, patient care equipment. If additional information is needed, refer to the IEC 60601-1
documents.
THE USER MUST ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE PERFORMED AT
WARNING WARNING
LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PATIENT
SAFETY STANDARD IEC-EN 60601-1. ONLY TRAINED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO
PERFORM THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.
To avoid electrical shock, the unit under test must not be connected to other electrical
CAUTION
equipment. The unit under test must not be contacted by users or patients while performing
these tests.
Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated probes and other components
CAUTION
that have been in patient contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures
before handling the equipment.
Test the system, peripherals and probes for leakage current. Excessive leakage current can cause
injury or death in sensitive patients. High leakage current can also indicate degradation of insulation and
a potential for electrical failure. Do not use probes or equipment having excessive leakage current.
To minimize the risk that a probe may shock someone the customer should:
• Not use a probe that is cracked or damaged in any way
• Check probe leakage current:
* Based on your facilities QA program for surface probes
* Based on your facilities QA program for endocavitary probes
* whenever probe damage is suspected
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