User's Manual

Chapter 3 Performing Capsule Endoscopy
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3. PERFORMING CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY
3.1 General Comments
 This chapter describes how to operate and control the MiroCam®
Capsule Endoscope System.
 Installation and initial operation must be done by an Authorized
IntroMedic Service Technician.
3.2 Safety Warnings
WARNING
Before turning on the system, check the environment
condition for the MiroCam® Capsule Endoscope System.
WARNING
This device is intended for use in adults and children from
two years of age. If a patient is younger than 18, the doctor
should decide whether to perform the MiroCam® Capsule
endoscopy procedure.
CAUTION
In case the system has been brought from cold
environment (stock room or airfreight) into a warm room,
first switch on it after some hours for temperature balance
and removing of condensation humidity (Risk of leakage
current).
CAUTION
For the electrical safety, make sure that peripheral
equipments (external PC, Monitor, printer etc) are
connected to a wall socket of independent power supply
with a perfect ground. Particularly make sure whether or not
those peripheral equipments should be authorized for
medical usage.
CAUTION
DO NOT touch the dome of the capsule.
CAUTION
If SIG indicator of the MiroCam® Receiver turns yellow
after ingesting the capsule, immediately contact the
physician.