Operator's Manual Part 2

Revision D ApexPro Telemetry System D-5
2001989-134
ApexPro FH Transceiver: Safety
Safety
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Before operating the ApexPro FH transceiver, read and follow all
warnings and cautions presented in this section.
Warnings
WARNING
Do not use the output of the ApexPro FH transceiver as a
synchronization source for cardiac defibrillation. Delays
in presentation of the R-Wave exist.
Do not monitor pacer patients with a 3-wire leadset when
reliable pacer detection is required. Pacer pulse detection
can be erratic when only a single vector is monitored.
Always use a 5-wire or 6 leadset when reliable pacer
detection is required.
The ApexPro FH transceiver is a type CF patient applied
device. However it is not suitable for direct cardiac
application, for use in the operating room, or during
cardiac surgery. Use in these environments could cause
hazardous voltages and currents to be applied to the
patient’s heart, resulting in cardiac arrest.
Only allow approved accessories to be connected to the
I/O port of the ApexPro FH transceiver when connected
to a patient. Do not have the I/O port connected to a
computer for programming or for any other means, while
connected to a patient, as it could result in serious injury.
Only authorized devices can be plugged into the
accessory connector of the ApexPro FH transceiver when
it is applied to the patient. The accessory connector must
be kept covered when not in use with the supplied
accessory connector cover. Failure to follow these
instructions could lead to hazardous voltages and
currents being applied to the patient resulting in cardiac
arrest.
The ApexPro FH transceiver should not be intentionally
immersed. Total submersion of the patient worn
transceiver and/or patient leadset/antenna may severely
limit its transmission range causing loss of patient
monitoring. When subjecting the patient and transceiver
to submersion, he/she should be carefully monitored to
ensure that there is no signal loss.