Vivacart General Information; Indications For Use; Manual Conventions; Warnings And Precautions - CardioQuip VivaCart VC-1000 Instructions For Use Manual

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VivaCart General Information

VivaCart is indicated to store and transport cardiopulmonary equipment used during cardiopulmonary

support cases.

This Operator's Manual uses the international alert symbol

information. The alert symbol followed by a WARNING denotes an instruction or procedure which, if not

carried out correctly, may result in injury to the technician, the patient or other personnel. The alert symbol

followed by a CAUTION denotes an instruction or procedure which, if not carried out correctly, may damage

the VivaCart or connected equipment.

WARNING! TIPPING HAZARD. Tipping can occur on inclined surfaces. To prevent tipping,

always keep the cart on a level surface, do not exceed the weight capacity, and distribute the

weight evenly. Never push or pull the cart with excessive force or from an angle. Injury could

occur if the cart tips over.

WARNING! FALLING HAZARD. Properly secure and mount all devices and equipment to the

VivaCart. Improper mounting or attachment may result in equipment or accessories falling oﬀ the

cart, causing injury or damage.

WARNING! INSPECT PATIENT LINES PRIOR TO TRANSPORT. Do not transport VivaCart unless

all extracorporeal lines and equipment are securely attached and in proper working order.

Disconnected lines can lead to patient injury. Always check and conﬁrm that all equipment is

properly secured and connected before transporting a patient.

WARNING! To ensure patient safety, avoid making signiﬁcant adjustments to weight-bearing

accessories when device is next to patient as it may pose a risk of harm. However, minor

maintenance tasks are permissible.

WARNING! Please refrain from any alterations or modiﬁcations to ensure your safety and the

proper functioning of VivaCart and its accessories. This can compromise the device's

performance and safety standards.

CAUTION: In the event of visible damage to the power strip, it is essential to connect the

equipment directly to wall outlets to ensure grounding integrity until a replacement power strip is

obtained from the manufacturer.

LBL-81 V0

to indicate critical safety and operational

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