Dräger Polaris 600 Instructions For Use Manual page 9

Not for use in areas of explosion hazard
WARNING
Risk of fire
The medical device is not approved for use in
areas where combustible or explosive gas
mixtures are likely to occur.
Connected devices
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and of device
malfunction
Any connected devices or device
combinations not complying with the
requirements in these instructions for use
may compromise the correct functioning of
the medical device.
Before using the medical device, refer to and
strictly comply with the instructions for use
of all connected devices and device
combinations.
Safe coupling with electrical equipment
CAUTION
Risk of patient injury
Coupling with electrical equipment that is not
mentioned in these instructions for use or
assembly instructions may only be done with the
respective device manufacturer.
Device combinations
This device may be operated in combination with
other Dräger devices or with devices from third-
party manufacturers. Observe the accompanying
documents of the individual devices.
If a device combination is not approved by Dräger,
the safety and functional integrity of the individual
devices may be compromised. The operator must
Instructions for use Polaris 600
ensure that the device combination conforms to
the applicable editions of the relevant standards
for medical devices.
Patient safety
The design of the medical device, the
accompanying documentation, and the labeling on
the medical device are based on the assumption
that the purchase and the use of the medical
device are restricted to persons familiar with the
most important inherent characteristics of the
medical device.
Instructions and WARNING and CAUTION
statements are therefore largely limited to the
specifics of the Dräger medical device.
The instructions for use do not contain any
information on the following points:
– Risks that are obvious to users
– Consequences of obvious improper use of the
medical device
– Potentially negative effects on patients with
different underlying diseases
Medical device modification or misuse can be
dangerous.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Medical electrical equipment is subject to special
precautionary measures concerning
electromagnetic compatibility. During installation
and before initial operation, follow the information
in section: "EMC declaration" (page 90).
This device can be affected by other electrical
devices.
Safety-related information
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