GE Venue 50, Basic User Manual

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Safety Precautions
Venue 50
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Basic User Manual
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Direction 5446729-100 English Rev. 7
Mechanical hazards
The use of damaged probes or improper use and manipulation
of intracavity probes can result in injury or increased risk of
infection. Inspect probes often for sharp, pointed, or rough
surface damage that could cause injury or tear protective
barriers. Become familiar with all instructions and precautions
provided with special purpose probes.
Electrical
Hazard
A damaged probe can also increase the risk of electric shock if
conductive solutions come in contact with internal live parts.
Inspect probes often for cracks or openings in the housing and
holes in and around the acoustic lens or other damage that
could allow liquid entry. Become familiar with the probes use
and care precautions outlined in
Probes and Biopsy .
CAUTION
Ultrasound transducers are sensitive instruments which can
easily be damaged by rough handling. Take extra care not to
drop transducers and avoid contact with sharp or abrasive
surfaces. A damaged housing, lens, or cable can result in
patient injury or serious impairment of operation.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be
connected to a supplymains with protective earth.