GE HEALTHCARE MAC 2000, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
of these optional fields. Race has been acknowledged by the medical profession as
useful to analyze some pathologies. You should be aware that, in some jurisdictions,
the processing of data revealing an individual's racial origin is subject to legal
requirements, such as obtaining the patient's prior consent. If you elect to collect this
type of data, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all applicable
legal requirements.
Supplies and Accessories
You should use only supplies and accessories that GE Healthcare recommends. For
a list of recommendations, refer to the supplies and accessories reference guide
for this system
Contact GE Healthcare before using anything that is not recommended for this system.
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
GE Healthcare is responsible for the safety, reliability, and performance of hardware
supplied by GE Healthcare only if the following conditions are met:
• Assembly operations, extensions, readjustments, modifications, or repairs are
performed by persons authorized by GE Healthcare.
• The electrical installation of the room where the device is used complies with the
requirements of the appropriate local, state, and other government regulations.
• The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
Responsibility of the Purchaser/Customer
The customer is responsible for providing appropriate desks, chairs, electrical wall
outlets, network connections, and analog phone lines, and for locating any of the
system components described in this manual in compliance with all local, state, and
national codes.
Product and Packaging Information
This section identifies the following:
• Hardware labels and their locations on page 17
• Symbol Descriptions on page 18
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