Operator's Manual

Rad-97 Safety Information, Warnings and Cautions
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CAUTION: Do not place Rad-97 where the appliance inlet or the AC power plug cannot be
readily disconnected.
CAUTION: Use a grounded outlet for proper equipment grounding. A hospital-grade outlet is
required.
CAUTION: To avoid risk of electrical shock, this equipment must only be connected to a
supply mains with a protective earth connection. Do not under any circumstances remove the
grounding conductor from the power plug.
CAUTION: Only use the AC power cable provided by Masimo. Using a different AC power cable
could cause damage to Rad-97. Check the power cord and plug to ensure that it is intact and
undamaged.
CAUTION: To ensure patient electrical isolation, all external device connections to the Data
Output/Nurse Call connectors must be IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1, or UL1069 compliant.
Note: If there is any doubt about the integrity of the protective earth conductor arrangement,
operate the Rad-97 on internal battery power until the AC power supply protective conductor
is fully functional.
Note: Disconnect the device from AC mains by removing the AC power cord connector from
the appliance inlet.
Note: Do not monitor more than a single patient at a time on Rad-97.
Note: Use and store the Rad-97 in accordance with specifications. See the Specifications
section in this manual.
Noninvasive Blood Pressure
WARNING: Only use Rad-97 in Neonatal mode with a neonatal blood pressure cuff to
measure blood pressure on neonates.
WARNING: Neonatal blood pressure measurements must always use a 3 meter hose in order
to avoid overpressure error caused by lack of air volume within the overall pneumatic system.
WARNING: Frequently check the blood pressure monitoring site to ensure adequate
circulation.
WARNING: Do not apply the cuff to a limb that is on the same side of a mastectomy.
WARNING: Do not use or stop blood pressure measurements if the patient appears to be
affected by the pressurization of the cuff due to a physical condition (i.e. pregnant,
pre-eclamptic, etc.)
WARNING: Too frequent blood pressure measurements can cause injury to the patient due to
blood flow interference.
WARNING: Do not attach the cuff to a limb being used for IV infusions or any other
intravascular access, therapy or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt. The cuff inflation can
temporarily block blood flow, potentially causing harm to the patient.
CAUTION: Applying the blood pressure cuff over a wound can cause further injury.
CAUTION: A compressed or kinked connection hose may cause continuous cuff pressure
resulting in blood flow interference and potentially harmful injury to the patient.