Intended Use; System Considerations; Patient Privacy - Cisco Telepresence VX Clinical Assistant Manual

Intended Use

The Cisco TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant™ (VXCA) enables secure and effective audio/video communication between multiple healthcare
providers and between providers and patients. The system transmits real-time audio and video captured by a high-definition camera and
integrated microphone. It also receives real-time audio and video from a corresponding functionally like system in a remote location. Finally,
the VXCA supports transmission of real-time audio and video signals from peripheral audio/visual medical devices, which may be connected to
standard audio and video inputs provided on the system.
The VXCA is intended to facilitate remote provider/patient and provider/provider consultations. These consultations should always be
conducted with a licensed medical professional physically in the room with the patient.
Contraindications
The VXCA is not intended to substitute for the in-person physical examination of a patient or as a substitute for direct medical intervention. It is
also not intended for real-time, active, or online patient monitoring, nor is it intended to provide time sensitive data or alarms. The VXCA does
not support transmission of numerical telemetric/serial data and is not intended for use with non-audio/visual medical devices.
If the user is unable to use the Clinical Assistant for its intended use, discontinue the patient examination using the VXCA and refer to the Cisco
Telepresence VX Clinical Assistant ™ Installation and User Guide for further instructions on proper operation. If a problem cannot be resolved
by the user, contact Cisco Systems for further support at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html .

System Considerations

The user's infrastructure must meet basic requirements in order for VXCA to perform as intended. This includes, but is not limited to: adequate
bandwidth, appropriate capacity routing and switching equipment. The VXCA should only be used with connected peripheral devices that are
compatible with the audio and video specifications of the VXCA, as set forth in the Installation and User Guide.

Patient Privacy

The Cisco TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant ™
employs encryption during the Telepresence call, encryption must be supported by both end points to
. No security features can provide absolute protection against loss of privacy. The user is responsible for using reasonable
be active in the call
precautions at its site to secure appropriate patient confidentiality.
Therapeutic Claims
Cisco does not claim that the Cisco TelePresence VX Clinical Assistant will improve medical outcomes or have a therapeutic impact on patients
with specific medical conditions.
Warnings
Not Intended For Dialing Emergency Medical Services
The Cisco Telepresence VX Clinical Assistant is not intended to make emergency calls. In the event of an emergency, the user should use a
telephone or device other than the Cisco Telepresence VX Clinical Assistant to call local emergency services
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Cisco Telepresence VX Clinical Assistant ™ Specifications, Warnings and Precautions
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