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Cautions and Warnings
Cautions and Warnings
Read this user guide, including all cautions and warnings, before you use your CAE Blue Phantom™
ultrasound training model. Use this product only as described in this guide. If you use the product
incorrectly, it may be unsafe and will void your warranty. Keep this information for future reference.
This model has electrical components. The Electrical Safety section of this user guide has cautions and
warnings that are important for your safety.
General Precautions
• Make sure the training model is set up on a stable, sturdy work surface such as a bed, stretcher,
or table that will not collapse and cause injury to users.
• Heavier training models should be placed on a patient bed or stretcher rated to support such
weight.
• Place the model on smooth surfaces only. Rough or uneven surfaces can leave impressions on
the skin and damage the model.
• Do only the procedures supported by each product as described in this guide.
• Use only needles to access fluids.
• Do not use or store other sharp objects such as scissors, scalpels, or box-cutters with the
training model.
• Do not pull on the training model skin. This can cause the skin to tear.
• Do not mark directly on the training model as this will permanently damage it.
• Do not insert any objects or tools into the model except for the equipment, accessories, or
medical supplies intended for use with this model.
• Do not use chemical solvents on the models.
• Clean the training model with water and a light soap solution only. Do not immerse the model or
use large amounts of liquid to wash it.
Latex-Free
• All CAE Blue Phantom training models, products, and accessories are manufactured only of
materials that do not contain latex.
Electrical Safety
• When you unpack your training model, inspect the product and make sure all electronic access
ports are sealed shut. If any ports are open or accessible, report this immediately to CAE Blue
Phantom Customer Support.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the access panel or port cover of models
containing electronic components or an automated pumping system. Refer all service
questions to CAE Blue Phantom Customer Support.
• Do not remove tags or labels with product and safety information from any equipment. Keep
them with the equipment for reference.