User's Manual

Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety
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2 Safety
Throughout this document the following terms are used:
 Warning: Advises against certain actions or situations that could result in personal injury
or death.
 Caution: Advises against actions or situations that could damage equipment, produce
inaccurate data, or invalidate a procedure.
 Note: Provides useful information regarding a function or a procedure.
Please read all warnings and cautions prior to using the Acclarix AX8 ultrasound system. For
your convenience all warnings and cautions are provided in this section. These may be duplicated
elsewhere in this document in the context of the instructions for use.
2.1 Warnings
 Only use an Edan supplied power adapter and power cord.
 Only use an Edan supplied battery. Read and understand the battery installation
instructions prior to changing the battery.
 Only use Edan supplied transducer. Use of other transducers may result in electric
shock or system malfunction.
 Only use a hospital grade, grounded, power outlet and plug. Do not use with an
ungrounded outlet.
 The system is ordinary equipment (Sealed equipment without liquid proof). But the
console panel including touch screen, track pad and hard keys is IPX1.
Transducer (not including the transducer connector) is IPX7. Footswitch is IP68.
Do not immerse or expose any of the parts to extended moisture. Splash
resistance does not extend to transducer connectors. Keep connectors dry.
 Do not use in a wet environment or when the relative humidity exceeds 95%.
 Do not reverse the positive and negative poles when installing a battery.
 Do not use the battery near heat sources or when the ambient temperature is over
40
o
C. Do not heat or dispose of in fire.
 Do not destroy the battery; do not pierce or cause a strong impact to the battery.
 Do not touch the connector pins on the transducer port.
 Parts and accessories used must meet the requirements of the applicable
IEC/EN60601 series safety standards, and/or the system configuration must meet
the requirements of the IEC/EN60601-1.
 Use protective barriers (gloves and transducer sheaths) whenever possible.
Follow sterile procedures when appropriate. Thoroughly clean Transducers and
reusable accessories after each patient examination and disinfect or sterilize as
needed. Refer to transducer use and care instructions. Follow all infection control
policies established by your office, department or institution as they apply to
personnel and equipment.