Safe Maintenance; Safety Test - GE Voluson Swift Instructions For Use Manual

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2.8 Maintenance
Remark

Safety test

Test
Visual inspection
Functional test
Electric test
Item
Console leakage
current
Peripheral leakage
current
Probe leakage current Annually
Voluson™ SWIFT / Voluson SWIFT+ Instructions For Use
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Consider the exposure times and temperatures recommended by the manufacturer of
the cleaning agent.
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In case of heavy contamination, pre-clean with a damp cloth.
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Residual cleaning agents can be removed by wiping them off with a damp, non-abrasive
cloth.
Warning
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Check all cables, plugs and sockets on a regular basis.
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Covers and panels must not be removed from the system.
Caution
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
It has been determined by GE that your Voluson™ SWIFT / Voluson SWIFT+ system does not
have any high wear components, therefore no Periodic Maintenance Inspections are
mandatory. However, to maintain the safety and performance of the ultrasound system, a
regular check by authorized personnel remains recommended.
Attempting do-it-yourself repairs invalidate warranty, and are an infringement to regulations
and are inadmissible acc. to IEC 60601-1.Only authorized personnel may perform service and
repairs. For expected lifetime of equipment and probes see Service Manual.
For probe specific information see: 'Cleaning and maintenance of probes'
Recommended maintenance schedule: According to respective national regulations, and
according to the manufacturer recommendations for the medical-electrical system.
Checking of housing, connections, operating elements, display facilities, labels, accessories,
Instructions for Use.
Checking of functions (according to Instructions for Use), check also modular combinations and
common operability of system and accessories.
Checking of the electric safety of system combinations according to IEC62353 or respective
national regulations.
Table 2-6 Safety tests
Frequency
Annually
Annually
Table 2-7 Leakage current tests
Action
Also after corrective maintenance or as required by your facilities QA
program.
Also after corrective maintenance or as required by your facilities QA
program.
Also after corrective maintenance or as required by your facilities QA
program.
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Notes
Safety
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