Product Manual

4 Introduction Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi
Warnings and Cautions
Familiarize all operating personnel with the general safety information in this summary.
Specific warnings and cautions are also found throughout this manual.
General Warnings
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice, which if not
corrected or discontinued immediately, could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
These warnings pertain to the entire Spot Vital Signs LXi device.
WARNING The information in this manual is a comprehensive guide to the
operation of Spot LXi. For best results, read this manual thoroughly before using
the device.
WARNING Spot LXi is designed for medical clinician use. Although this manual
may illustrate medical spot-check techniques, only a trained clinician who knows
how to take and interpret a patient’s vital signs should use this device.
WARNING Spot LXi is not intended for use in environments that are without
health care practitioner supervision.
WARNING Spot LXi is not intended for continuous monitoring. Do not leave
the device unattended while taking measurements on a patient.
WARNING To ensure data integrity, save readings and clear the Spot LXi display
between patients.
WARNING The Spot LXi is not defibrillator proof.
WARNING Spot LXi is not intended for use during patient transport.
WARNING This device is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable
anesthetic mixture with air or oxygen or nitrous oxide. An explosion may result.
WARNING To ensure patient safety, use only accessories and supplies (i.e.,
cuffs, hoses, temperature probes, SpO
2
sensors, etc.) recommended for or
supplied with Spot LXi. Using unapproved accessories with Spot LXi can affect
patient and/or operator safety.
WARNING Take care to prevent water or other fluid from entering any
connectors on the device. Should this occur, dry the connectors with warm air.
Check the accuracy of all operating functions.
WARNING Every three months, inspect the blood pressure cuff, SpO
2
cable,
and other accessories for fraying or other damage. Replace as necessary.
WARNING Do not use Spot LXi on patients who are on heart/lung machines.
WARNING Electric shock hazard. There are no user-serviceable parts inside
Spot LXi other than battery replacement (see “Battery Replacement” on
page 65). An operator may only perform maintenance procedures specifically
described in this manual. For service, refer the device to an Authorized Service
Center.
WARNING This device is not intended for hand-held use during operation.