Fukuda DYASCOPE 8000 Series, Operation Manual

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Safety Precautions when Using with Other Equipment
channel, register it in the log and give proper instructions to the Zone Manager or to the user.
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The user needs to verify the transmitting/receiving operation before use.
 If interference or breakdown occurs in the communication, the TCON user is required to stop using the TCON
and to inform the Overall Manager of the problem. The Overall Manager is to deal with the problem properly
and/or contact the nearest Fukuda Denshi representative for service.
Precautions for Operation
The Bidirectional Wireless Communications Module (TCON) uses radio waves to transmit data. Therefore,
necessary precautions need to be taken for the characteristics and difficulties of using the device that emits radio
waves. The TCON user should fully understand these precautions beforehand, and use the TCON device safely.The
TCON communication status can be verified by the messages and symbols (
) displayed on the screen. If
TCON communication is interrupted by other wireless devices, a mark indicating the communication status and
technical messages, <TCON Interference>, <Chk TCON Reception> will be displayed. For details, refer to the HTC-
702 Operation Manual.
Furthermore, situations in which interference may occur are outlined below. In such cases, pay special attention to
the condition of the patient connected to the bedside monitor, and eliminate the cause of interference.
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When the patient’s data become mixed with a different patient's data due to interference.
 When there are multiple TCON devices set to the same TCON ID and channel (group).
 When communication failure, unstable communication, or poor reception occur.
 When the radio communication is poor as there are metal, concrete, or other such obstacles between the
Bidirectional Wireless Communications Modules (TCON).
 When a different wireless device is using the same frequency (channel).
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When there are other TCON devices nearby using different channels (groups).
 When a cell telephone or other wireless device is being used nearby.
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When citizens broadcast bands such as amateur radio or truck radios are used in the vicinity of the TCON
operating area.
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When a computer or word processor, or electrical device that has an internal computer, is used near the TCON
device antenna.
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When the TCON device is installed or moved to a location that is outside the radio communication range.
 When the channel settings for the two TCON groups are close to each other.
Precautions when Using with Other Equipment
Pacemaker
 Minute ventilation rate-adaptive implantable pacemakers can occasionally interact with certain cardiac
monitoring and diagnostic equipment, causing the pacemakers to pace at their maximum programmed rate. The
cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment may possibly send wrong information. If such event occurs,
please disconnect the cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment, or follow the procedures described in the
operation manual of the pacemaker. For more details, contact FUKUDA DENSHI personnel, your institution's
professionals, or your pacemaker distributors.
 Rate meters may continue to count the pacemaker rate during occurrences of cardiac arrest or some
arrhythmias. Do not rely entirely upon rate meter alarms. Keep pacemaker patients under close surveillance.
Reference
"Minute Ventilation Rate-Adaptive Pacemakers"
FDA alerts health professionals that minute ventilation rate-adaptive implantable pacemakers can
occasionally interact with certain cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment, causing pacemakers to pace
CAUTION
WARNING