GE Vivid S70, User Manual

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Important safety considerations
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Allergic reactions to latex-containing medical devices
Due to reports of severe allergic reactions to medical devices
containing latex (natural rubber), the FDA advises healthcare
professionals to identify latex-sensitive patients, and be
prepared to treat allergic reactions promptly. Latex is a
component of many medical devices, including surgical and
examination gloves, catheters, incubation tubes, anesthesia
masks, and dental dams. Patient reaction to latex has ranged
from contact urticaria to systemic anaphylaxis.
For more details regarding allergic reaction to latex, refer to
FDA
Medical Alert MDA91-1
, March 29.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
NOTE: This system carries the CE mark. It complies with regulatory
requirements of the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning
medical devices. It also complies with emission limits for a
Group 1, Class A Medical Device as stated in EN 60601-1-2
(IEC 60601-1-2).
NOTE: The emissions characteristics of this equipment make it suitable
for use in industrial areas and hospitals, e.g. professional
healthcare environment (CISPR 11 class A). If it is used in a
residential environment (for which CISPR 11 class B is normally
required) this equipment might not offer adequate protection to
radio-frequency communication services. The user might need
WARNING
Any devices or cables, other than those sold with the
ultrasound system, connected to the Peripheral /accessory
connector panel or to an USB port on the system may result in
an increase of the electromagnetic emission from the system,
or a decrease of the electromagnetic immunity of the system.
CAUTION
When using peripheral device, observe all warnings and
cautions given in peripheral operator manuals.
CAUTION
Contact with natural rubber latex may cause a severe
anaphylactic reaction in persons sensitive to the natural latex
protein. Sensitive users and patients must avoid contact with
these items.