Assembly and preparation
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Instructions for use Polaris Multimedia
Assembly and preparation
Checking for operational readiness before each use
Checking the system
1
Check that the display mount and the arm
system are free of visible damage.
2
Check that the power supply to the device is
correct.
3
Check that the device has been reprocessed in
accordance with the hospital's regulations, see
"Reprocessing" on page 27.
4
Check that the locking mechanism on the
handle is engaged.
The system is only ready for use when the checks
have been carried out successfully.
WARNING
Risk of patient injury
Patients may be endangered if the system is
put into operation without first being checked.
Make sure that the system is checked for op-
erational readiness.
WARNING
Risk of infection
Personnel and patient may become infected
by a non-sterile handle.
Use only sterile handles.
WARNING
Risk of infection
The Dräger disposable handle must be
checked for secure attachment after it has
been fitted to the inner handle. The inner han-
dle must be free from damage.
WARNING
Risk of infection
Disposable sleeves can fall down into the op-
erating field.
Dräger recommends using disposable
sleeves from another manufacturer (e.g., Co-
vidien) only with the corresponding handle
adapter for disposable sleeves from the same
manufacturer, see list of accessories.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury and property damage
The stops on the arm system may become dam-
aged.
When positioning the swivel arms and the at-
tached devices, take care not to use force to pull
the arm system beyond the stops.
NOTE
Sterilizable handles are supplied by Dräger in a
non-sterile state.
