User's Manual

Acclarix LX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Safety
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 Use only Edan supplied or recommended parts and accessories.
 Verify measurement results prior to entering them into a report.
 Contact your local distributor or Edan Service if there is excessive noise from the system
speaker or fans.
 Please read and understand cleaning instructions prior to use.
 Please read and understand maintenance instructions prior to use.
 Please read and understand instructions for system operation prior to use.
 Studies stored on the system hard drive should be archived regularly. The system is not
intended for long term storage of patient information. Confirm successful archiving before
deleting a study from the hard drive.
 Ensure that the system vents are clear and unobstructed.
 Confirm patient identification information prior to storing or printing any exam information.
 If you have any questions about maintenance, technical specifications, or system functionality,
please contact your local distributor or Edan Service at: [e-mail].
 Ultrasound images occasionally have artifacts, and should only be used as one part of an
overall clinical assessment.
 To avoid electrical shock, turn off and disconnect the device from the AC power source before
cleaning and disinfecting.
 No user serviceable parts are inside the system. All repairs on the system must be performed
by EDAN certified service personnel.
 The device and accessories are to be disposed of according to local regulations after their
useful lives. Alternatively, they can be returned to the dealer or the manufacturer for recycling
or proper disposal.
 The packaging is to be disposed of according to local or hospital’s regulations; otherwise, it
may cause environmental contamination. Place the packaging at a location that is
inaccessible to children.
 Properly dispose of used cleaning agents or disinfectants according to your hospital's
regulations.
 The system does not need calibration as part of routine maintenance.
 The format of U disk should be FAT32.
 Do NOT place the device on slopes. It may suddenly slide, resulting in injury and/or equipment
damage.
 Do NOT stand/sit on or bend over the device. It may move and make you lose your balance
and tumble.
 To ensure safety, two persons are required to move the device across slopes.
 Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the
manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or
patient is established.
Transducer Cautions
 Do not use disinfection agents beyond their expiration date.
 Do not use sterile sheaths beyond their expiration date.
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Inspect the transducer connector, cable, and head periodically. Do not use if there is evidence
of excessive wear or damage.
 Do not operate the transducer to temperatures in excess of 40°C or store the transducer in
temperatures in excess of 55°C.