Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual page 30

Safety Electrical Safety
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock hazards, always inspect the transducer before use: Check the
face, housing, and cable before use. Do not use if the face is cracked, chipped, or torn; the
housing is damaged; or the cable is abraded.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock hazards, always turn off the system and disconnect it from
the wall outlet before cleaning the system.
WARNING
All patient-contact devices, such as transducers, pencil probes, and ECG leads not specifically
indicated as defibrillation-proof, must be removed from patient contact before application of
a high-voltage defibrillation pulse. See "Defibrillators" on page 33.
WARNING
During transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) procedures, either remove the TEE
transducer from the patient or disconnect the TEE transducer from the system immediately
following image acquisition.
WARNING
Ultrasound equipment in normal operation, as with other medical electronic diagnostic
equipment, uses high-frequency electrical signals that can interfere with pacemaker
operation. Though the possibility of interference is slight, be alert to this potential hazard and
stop system operation immediately if you note interference with a pacemaker.
WARNING
When using additional peripheral equipment powered from an electrical source other than
the ultrasound system, the combination is considered to be a medical system. It is your
responsibility to comply with IEC 60601-1 and test the system to those requirements. If you
have questions, contact your Philips representative.
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