Summary Of Warnings And Cautions - Nuvo B2AV800 Series Instruction Manual

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SUMMARY OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

SOMMAIRE D'AVERTISSEMENTS ET PRÉCAUTIONS
When operating or servicing the B2AV800 Series surgical tables, users or technicians must
observe the following safety precautions. WARNINGS refer to hazards that could injure users or
patients. CAUTIONS refer to hazards that could damage the table. These precautions are
placed throughout the manual where applicable. Observe these precautions in order to lower
the risk of bodily injuries and/or damage to the table. Please note that these precautions are not
comprehensive. It is not possible for NUVO to know, evaluate and advise maintenance
departments about all of the necessary maintenance procedures or the potential dangers of each
procedure.
WARNING:
PINCHING HAZARD: Extreme tabletop articulation creates pinch points. Before
operating the table, review illustrations in Figure 5-1, "PINCH POINTS".
PINCHING AND TIPPING HAZARD: If user is not completely familiar with the controls for
patient positioning and table operation, patient could sustain injury.
TIPPING HAZARD: The maximum patient weight limit for both normal and reverse
orientation on a B2AV800 Series table with floor locks in the locked position is 800lb
(364kg) (please refer to section 3.6.5 "Load Capacity"). Do not exceed the limit. For
maximum safe patient weight for any position other than those shown in the B2AV800
catalog, please contact your local NUVO representative.
TIPPING HAZARD: The nominal patient weight capacity is tested according to the
Standard IEC 60601-2-46 Additional sub clause: 21.101. The Standard's weight
distribution calculation model is based on 190 cm stature. Patients weighing over 600 lbs
(272 kilos) who are shorter than (6ft. 2.8") 190 cm do not fit the criteria for the Standard's
weight distribution calculation model. Read Section 3.6.5 "Load Capacity" for important
information concerning tipping hazards.
PATIENT INJURY OR FALLING HAZARD: Improper positioning of patient may result in
possible patient injury and table failure. Health-care professionals who are present at the
time of surgery are responsible for the patient's safety.
FALLING HAZARD: Make sure the floor locks are engaged before placing patient on the
table.
FALLING HAZARD: When a patient is on the table, do not release the floor locks.
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