User's Manual

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Radical-7 Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
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Warning
Explosion hazard: Do not use the Radical-7 in the presence of flammable
anesthetics or other flammable substance in combination with air,
oxygen-enriched environments, or nitrous oxide.
Warning
Do not use the Radical-7 or sensor during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
scanning.
Warning
Do not place the Radical-7 or accessories in any position that might cause it to
fall on the patient.
Warning
During SatShare operation, do not use the plethysmographic waveform display
on the multi-parameter monitor for diagnostic purposes. Instead, use the
plethysmographic waveform displayed on the Radical-7 screen.
Warning
Pulse rate measurement is based on the optical detection of a peripheral flow
pulse and therefore may not detect certain arrhythmias. The Radical-7 should
not be used as a replacement or substitute for ECG-based arrhythmia analysis.
Warning
The Radical-7 can be used during defibrillation, but the readings may be
inaccurate for up to 20 seconds.
Warning
Do not place containers with liquids on or near the Radical-7. Liquids spilled on
the instrument may cause it to perform inaccurately or fail.
Warning
EMI radiation interference such as computer displays and/or LCD/plasma TVs
can cause error or incorrect measurements on the Radical-7.
Warning
If the Radical-7 fails any part of the setup procedures or leakage spot check,
remove the instrument from operation until qualified service personnel have
corrected the situation.
Warning
A functional tester cannot be used to assess the accuracy of the Radical-7.