Safety Precautions - Important - Pentax EPK-i7010 Instructions For Use Manual

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Safety Precautions - Important

The following precautions should always be exercised with the use of all electro-medical equipment to ensure
safety to all involved parties - user(s), patient(s), etc.
Please carefully read and follow this IFU.
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1-1. TRAINING
1. This equipment should only be used under the supervision of a trained physician in a medical facility. Do not
use in other locations or for any other purposes than the intended application. Failure to observe this
precaution may result in personal injury.
1-2. INSTALLATION
1. This equipment should NEVER be installed or used in areas where the unit could get wet or be exposed to any
environmental conditions such as high temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, dust, salt, etc., which could
adversely affect the equipment.
2. This equipment should NEVER be installed or used in the presence of flammable or explosive gases or
chemicals.
3. This equipment should NEVER be installed, used or transported in an inclined position nor should it be
subjected to impact or vibration.
4. For safety reasons, this equipment must be properly grounded.
5. Ensure that all power requirements are met and conform to those specified on the rating plate located on the
rear panel.
6. Do not block the air intake vent grid of this equipment.
7. Do not allow the power cord to become twisted, crushed or pulled taut.
8. When using an isolation transformer for any ancillary equipment, ensure the power requirements of the devices
do not exceed the capacity of the isolation transformer. For further information, contact your local PENTAX
Medical service facility.
1-3. PRIOR TO USE
1. Confirm that this equipment functions properly and check the operation of all switches, indicators, etc.
2. To prevent electrical shock when used with endoscopes, this equipment is insulated (type BF electro-medical
equipment). Do not allow it to be grounded to other electrical devices being used on the patient. Rubber gloves
should always be worn to prevent grounding through user(s).
3. Confirm that other devices used in conjunction with this equipment function properly and that these other devices
will not adversely affect the operation or safety of this equipment. If any component of the endoscopic system is
not properly functioning, the procedure should not be performed.
4. Check and confirm that all cords or cables are connected correctly and securely.
5. The lamp life when used in this equipment is 500 hours. Prior to use, check the lamp life indicator on the operation
panel to ensure the indicator is lit green. After 500 hours of use, the indicator turns red and the image quality will
deteriorate. The lamp life could be affected by frequency of use. In which case, the lamp life might become
shorter than 500 hours.
6. Right after turning on the power of the processor, wait till the backlight of the touch panel comes on. Using the
operation panel or the keyboard before the backlight comes on would result in system malfunction.
1-4. DURING USE
1. To prevent electric shock, the endoscope and/or any other ancillary device should NEVER be applied directly
to the heart.
2. Make sure that no contact is made between the patient and this equipment.
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Safety Precautions - Important