User's Manual

Clarius Ultrasound Scanner - HD3 Scanners Safety Topics
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“Diagnostic ultrasound is recognized as a safe, effective, and highly flexible imaging modality
capable of providing clinically relevant information about most parts of the body in a rapid and
cost-effective fashion.” -- WHO (World Health Organization)
Product Safety
Clarius is responsible for the safety of the scanners. The safety of your smart device is your
responsibility. Always follow the safety guidelines provided with your smart device before,
during, and after use.
Product Warnings
The following actions may cause fatal or other serious injury:
• Using the system without adequate training on its safe and effective operation. If you are
unsure of your ability to operate the system safely and effectively, do not use it.
• Attempting to remove, modify, override, or frustrate any safety provisions on the system.
• Using the system with any product that Clarius does not recognize as compatible with the
system or operate the product for unintended purposes.
• If the system and scanner appears to be malfunctioning, stop use immediately. Go to
clarius.com/contact and contact Clarius.
• To avoid exposing you and the patient to safety hazards, if any part of the system is known
or suspected to be defective or incorrectly adjusted, do not use the system until it is
repaired.
• To avoid compromising the effectiveness of the system and the safety of the patient,
yourself, and others, do not operate the system with patients unless you have an adequate
understanding of its capabilities and functions.
• Configure your smart device in compliance with your institution's security policies. For
example, notifications and alerts from third-party applications may interfere with an exam.
• Selecting an incorrect or hazardous imaging mode may deliver excessive acoustic energy to
the patient during the exam.
• Heat dissipates through the heatsink and the metal portion of the scanner enclosure. Do
not touch these components or apply them against the patient for longer than one
minute. Hold the scanner using the black rubber handle.
Product Compatibility
The Clarius Ultrasound Scanner - HD3 Scanners are supplied with the Charger and a power
supply for the charger. Components and accessories of HD3 models are not compatible with
non-HD3 models and are not interchangeable. Do not use your system in combination with