Chapter 1: Product Overview; Intended Use; Product Description - GE Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Operation, Maintenance And Service Manual

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

1.1 Intended Use

The GE Healthcare Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System provides light therapy for the
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treatment of hyperbilirubinemia, commonly known as neonatal jaundice, during the newborn period in the
hospital.
This therapy is to be administered by trained,
professional medical staff, on the order of a licensed
medical practitioner.

1.2 Product Description

An LED provides the therapeutic light source. A fan
cools the LED and extends LED life.
As soon as the device is connected to a power
outlet, it is ready for use. A standby/on switch on the
front of the device turns the therapeutic light on and
off.
Located near the switch, a non-resettable hour
meter display shows how long the device has been
emitting therapeutic light during the life of the
product. Below the hour meter display, a green indicator lights when the device is on standby, a blue
indicator lights when the device is emitting therapeutic light, and a red indicator will flash if the fan fails
to operate correctly or the device overheats. The red indicator will illuminate continuously, while the fan
operates, if the device is too cold. The fan will operate in an attempt to cool, or warm, the system into the
proper operating temperature.
Underneath, on the base of the device are the IEC power inlet, two fuses, potential equalization stud, and
the fan filter retainer. A mounting bracket on the back of the device allows the device to be positioned
and secured in the dovetail slot of an accessory rail. It can be mounted on any GE Healthcare system with
dovetail rails. Tightening two socket head mounting screws holds the device in position.
The light intensity delivered to the patient varies directly with the distance of the light shade from the
mattress. The intensity and spot size can be changed by manually adjusting this distance. The flexible
light pipe bends to a new position and then holds the light shade in place. The flexible light pipe transmits
the light from the LED to the light shade, where it can be directed at the patient.
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