User's Manual

1-2 Model 340 Telemetry System Revision B
2003720-001
Safety: General Information
General Information
General Use
If any equipment is cold to the touch or below ambient temperature,
allow it to stabilize before use.
To ensure patient safety, use only parts and accessories manufactured or
recommended by GE Medical Systems Information Technologies. Parts
and accessories used shall meet the requirements of IEC 601.1.1.
Disposable devices are intended for single use only. They should not be
reused.
Periodically, and whenever the integrity of the equipment is in doubt,
test all functions.
Refer to the "Maternal/Fetal Monitoring Operator’s Manual" for
information concerning the limitations of internal and external fetal
heart rate monitoring techniques.
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies (hereinafter Information
Technologies)
is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability, and
performance if:
n assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or
repairs are carried out by persons authorized by
Information
Technologies
;
n the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the
requirements of appropriate regulations; and
n the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.