Classification; Remarks For Safe Use - GE Voluson S6 Basic User Manual

Safety

2.3 Classification

2.4 Remarks for Safe Use

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Classifications Type of protection against electric shock
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Class I Equipment (*1)
Degree of protection against electric shock
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Type BF Applied part (*2) (for all Probes)
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Type CF Applied part (*3) (for ECG marked with CF symbol)
Continuous Operation
System is Ordinary Equipment (IPX0)
Footswitch is IPX8
Probe head (immersible portion) is IPX7
*1. Class I Equipment
EQUIPMENT in which protection against electric shock does not rely on BASIC INSULATION
only, but includes an earth ground. This additional safety precaution prevents exposed metal
parts from becoming LIVE in the event of an insulation failure.
*2. Type BF Applied Part
TYPE BF APPLIED PART providing a specified degree of protection against electric shock,
with particular regard to allowable LEAKAGE CURRENT.
*3. Type CF Applied Part
TYPE CF APPLIED PART providing a degree of protection higher than that for Type BF
Applied Part against electric shock particularly regarding allowable LEAKAGE CURRENTS.
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Get acquainted with the transducers and the ultrasound system: read the user manual
thoroughly!
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Misinterpretation of an Ultrasound Image can lead to false diagnosis.
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Follow all safety instructions as well as the clinically adopted precautions and measures
for hygiene.
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Any ultrasound transducers - irrespective of system and design - are sensitive to shock
and shall be treated with care. Pay attention to cracks, which may allow conductive fluids
to leak in.
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Avoid kinking, bending or twisting of probe cables and take care to guard them against
mechanical stress (e.g., wheels or heels).
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The probes must not be exposed to mechanical shock (e.g., by dropping). Any damage
caused in this will void the warranty!
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Have the scanner system and the transducers regularly checked (for faulty cables,
housing, etc.) by authorized personnel!
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Damage to transducer or cable may lead to a safety hazard, therefore have them
repaired immediately!
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Before plugging in or unplugging a transducer, activate the "FREEZE" mode!
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A specialist familiar with the handling and use of the system shall perform installation
and first switch-on and check-up of the system.
Voluson® S6/S8 Basic User Manual
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