Safety And Regulatory Information; Introduction; Document Conventions; General Safety Guidelines - Kodak Point-of-Care CR 120 Service Manual

Section 1: Safety and Regulatory Information

Introduction

The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the subject matter gained by
Eastman Kodak Company prior to publication. No patent license is granted by this information.
Eastman Kodak Company reserves the right to change this information without notice, and makes no warranty,
express or implied, with respect to this information. Kodak shall not be liable for any loss or damage, including
consequential or special damages, resulting from any use of this information, even if loss or damage is caused by
Kodak's negligence or other fault.

Document Conventions

Throughout this manual the Kodak Point-of-Care CR 120/140 Systems will be referred to as the
Point-of-Care CR 120/140.
Caution
Cautions point out procedures that you must follow precisely to avoid damage to the system or any of its components,
yourself or others, loss of data or corruption of files in software applications.
Note
Notes provide additional information, such as expanded explanations, hints, or reminders.
Important
Important highlights critical policy information that affects how you use this guide and this product

General Safety Guidelines

• This product is designed and manufactured to ensure maximum safety of operation. Operate and maintain it in
strict compliance with the safety precautions and operating instructions contained in this guide.
• This product meets all the safety requirements applicable to medical equipment. However, anyone attempting to
operate the system must be fully aware of potential safety hazards
• There are no user serviceable parts in this system. The product must be installed, maintained, and serviced by
qualified service personnel according to procedures and preventive maintenance schedules in the product
service guide. If your product does not operate as expected, contact your Service Representative.
• Do not modify this product in whole or in part without prior written approval from Eastman Kodak Company.
• Personnel operating and maintaining this system should receive training and be familiar with all aspects of
operation and maintenance.
• To ensure safety, read all user guides carefully before using the system and observe all Cautions, "Importants",
and Notes located throughout the guide.
• Keep this guide with the equipment. Reading this guide does not qualify you to operate, test, or calibrate this
system.
• Unauthorized personnel are not allowed access to the system.
• If the product does not operate properly or fails to respond to the controls as described in this guide:
– Follow the safety precautions as specified in this guide.
– Stop using the system and prevent any changes to it.
– Immediately contact the service office, report the problem, and await further instructions.
• Use only legally marketed cassettes. Check periodically the quality of the cassettes, and replace if any defects
are apparent.
• The images provided by this system are intended as tools for the trained user. They are explicitly not to be
regarded as a sole incontrovertible basis for clinical diagnosis.
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