Product Manual

About warnings and cautions

Warning and caution statements can appear on the monitor, on the packaging, on the

shipping container, or in this document.

The monitor is safe for patients and clinicians when used in accordance with the

instructions and the warning and caution statements presented in this manual.

Before using the monitor, familiarize yourself with the sections of this directions for use

that pertain to your use of the monitor.

WARNING The warning statements in this manual identify conditions or

practices that could lead to illness, injury, or death.

CAUTION The caution statements in this manual identify conditions or

practices that could result in damage to the equipment or other property, or

loss of patient data.

General warnings and cautions

WARNING Patient injury risk. Many environmental variables, including

patient physiology and clinical application, can affect the accuracy and

performance of the monitor. The clinician must verify all vital signs

information before treating the patient. If there is any question about the

accuracy of a measurement, verify the measurement using another

clinically accepted method.

WARNING Patient injury risk. To ensure data integrity and patient

confidentiality, save readings and clear the monitor's display between

patients.

WARNING Personal injury risk. The power cord is the disconnect device to

isolate this equipment from supply mains. Position the equipment so that it

is not difficult to reach or disconnect the cord.

WARNING Patient injury risk. Damaged cords, cables, and accessories can

affect patient and operator safety. Never lift the monitor by the power

supply cord or patient connections. Routinely inspect the AC power cord,

blood pressure cuff, SpO2 cable, and other accessories for strain relief

wear, fraying, or other damage. Replace as necessary.

WARNING Patient injury risk. During defibrillation, keep discharge paddles

away from the monitor ECG lead wires, electrodes, any other monitor

sensors, and other conductive parts in contact with the patient.