Safety; Safety; Important Instructions For Safety - GE VOLUSON 730Pro Basic User Manual

Safety

2.

Safety

The VOLUSON® 730Pro scanner system has been designed for utmost safety for patient and user.
Read the following chapters thoroughly before working with the machine!
The manufacturer guarantees safety and reliability of the system only when all the following cautions
and warnings are observed.
INTENDED USE
Please note that the cautions and warnings described in this section have to be observed such as
Electrical Installations, Important Instructions for Safety, Environmental Conditions for Operation etc.
Please refer to section 2.1
Also take care that the diagnostic possibilities of modes and the clinical applications of probes
(indications for use) are well known. Therefore please review
and Probes and Biopsy
For Technical Data review
chapter 21.
FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A
PHYSICIAN
WARNING: describes precautions necessary to prevent risks of live.
CAUTION: describes precautions necessary to protect the equipment.
CAUTION: The manual refers to probes that can be connected to the device.
It might be possible that some probes are NOT available in some countries!!
CAUTION: Some features and options are not available in some countries!!
2.1

Important Instructions for Safety

WARNING ! This equipment must not be used in the presence of inflammable gases
(e.g., anesthetic gases) => explosion hazard!
WARNING ! The system must only be connected to a fully intact mains socket with a grounded
guard wire via an appropriate mains cable. The ground wire must never be removed or
disconnected.
WARNING ! No covers or panels must be removed from the system (high-voltage risk). Service
and repairs must only be performed by GE Medical Systems-authorized personal.
Attempting do-it-yourself repairs invalidate warranty are an infringement to
regulations and are inadmissible acc. to IEC 60601-1.
Under the condition of regular maintenance by the authorized service personal a
lifetime of the 7 years for the equipment and probes may be expected.
WARNING ! Only accessories explicitly recognized by the system manufacturer GE Medical
Systems Kretztechnik GmbH & Co OHG may be used in connection with the system.
2-2
to 2.15
(chapter 20) for general and technical descriptions of specific probes.
chapter 23 ; for Connections
Description of the System
of internal/external accessories refer to
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Voluson 730Pro - Basic User Manual
(chapter 3)
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