User Manual

6. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

SORIN – ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK – U386A

6. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

6.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Alteration – Your ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK and supplied accessories shall not be

modified, altered, or changed in any way without signed written permission from Sorin.

Unauthorized modification may void the equipment authorization from the certified body

(compliance to standards) and compromise system performance. Use only Sorin supplied

accessories.

Environmental factors - To reduce the risk of system failure, fire, personal injury, do not

expose this appliance to humidity, moisture, extreme temperatures or electrical storms. If the

ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK is damaged due to a mechanical shock or liquid, do not plug it in

again and call your sales representative.

Keep the device dry – Do not spill or drip liquids on it.

6.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

Location – Preferably the ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK should be placed in a stable position

as close as possible to the patient.

Power supply – The ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK shall be connected exclusively to one of

Sorin Orchestra Plus USB ports. Refer to Orchestra Plus user manual for location of ports E

& C (dual ports).

Power supply protection –ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK USB cable shall be routed so it is not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. In addition, USB cable

extensions shall not be used to connect ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK to Orchestra Plus.

Power supply connection – ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK USB cable shall be plugged into

Orchestra PLUS before interrogating the implantable medical device. It will not be possible

to establish an RF communication with the implantable medical device if the interrogation

starts before the ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK has been connected.

Power supply disconnection – You can only remove power from ORCHESTRA PLUS

LINK by disconnecting its USB cable from Orchestra Plus. Always carefully disconnect

ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK by pulling on the USB plug and not on the cable.

Do not remove the USB cable during the Orchestra Plus programming session of the

implantable medical device.

Interferences – ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK can be subject to disturbances from other

products in the vicinity which emit electromagnetic interference (see Troubleshooting section

10). Keep the space clear between the ORCHESTRA PLUS LINK and the implantable

medical device.