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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Operating Precautions
• Do not use any non-recommended accessory with the MRI Capsule . The MRI Capsule is
tested and compliant with the relevant EMC claims only when used with the recommended
accessories . Use of any accessory, transducer or cable other than those specified by BD may
result in increased emissions or decreased MRI Capsule immunity .
• In some circumstances the MRI Capsule may be affected by an electrostatic discharge
through air at levels above 15kV; or by radio frequency radiation above 10V/m . If the MRI
Capsule is affected by this external interference, it will remain in a safe mode and alerts
the user by generating a combination of visual indicators and audible tones . Should any
encountered alarm condition persist, even after user intervention, remove the MRI Capsule
from service for inspection by Qualified Service Personnel .
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect other, nearby medical
electrical equipment .
Hazards
• The MRI Capsule is heavy and poses a potential handling hazard . Use caution when
unpacking and installing the MRI Capsule .
• All Pumps mounted within the MRI Capsule (and in a single care area) should be configured
with the same alarm tones to avoid user confusion . Please refer to the individual Pump DFU
for more information on alarm tone settings .
• Data logged by the Magnetic Indicator is stored such that older data will be overwritten by
new data when the storage capacity has been reached .
• An explosion hazard exists if the MRI Capsule is used in the presence of flammable
anaesthetics . Exercise care to locate the MRI Capsule away from any such hazardous
sources .
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• Dangerous Voltage: An electrical shock hazard exists if the MRI Capsule’s casing is opened
or removed . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel .
• When connected to an external power source, a three-wire (Live, Neutral, Earth) supply
must be used . If the integrity of the external protective conductor in the installation or its
arrangement is in doubt, the MRI Capsule should not be used .
• If any of the following conditions occur with the MRI Capsule remove it from service for
inspection by Qualified Service Personnel:
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Dropped
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Excessive moisture
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Fluid spillage
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High humidity
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High temperature
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Suspicion of damage
• When transporting or storing the MRI Capsule, use original packaging where possible, and
adhere to temperature, humidity and pressure ranges stated in the Specifications section .
• Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation . If such use is necessary, this equipment and
the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally .
• Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables and
external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the MRI
Capsule, including cables specified by the manufacturer . Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result
• The MRI Capsule should not be modified or altered in any way, except where explicitly
directed or authorised by BD . Any use of the MRI Capsule which has been altered or
modified otherwise than in strict application of directions provided by BD, is at your sole
risk, and BD does not provide any warranty for or endorsement on any MRI Capsule that
has been so modified or altered . BD product warranty shall not apply in the event the MRI
Capsule has suffered damage or premature wear, or malfunctions or otherwise operates
incorrectly, as a result of unauthorised modification or alteration of the MRI Capsule .
