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Important safety considerations
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Direction GP092020-1EN Rev 18
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (continued)
Radiated or conducted electromagnetic signals can cause
distortion, degradation, or artifacts in the ultrasound image
which may impair the ultrasound unit’s essential performance
(see ‘Electrical safety’ on
page 2-7 ).
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment is found to cause or
respond to interference, attempt to correct the problem by one
or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or re-locate the affected device.
• Increase the separation between the unit and the affected
device.
• Power the equipment from a source other than that of the
affected device.
Consult the service representative for further suggestions.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
To comply with the regulations on electromagnetic interference,
all interconnecting cables to peripheral devices must be
shielded and properly grounded. Use of cables not properly
shielded and grounded may result in the equipment causing or
responding to radio frequency interference, in violation of the
European Union Medical Device Directive and FCC regulations.
Interference Caution
Devices which intrinsically transmit radio waves such as radio
transceivers, mobile radio transmitters, radio-controlled toys,
and so on, should preferably not be operated near the unit.
Medical staff in charge of the device are required to instruct
technicians, patients, and other people who may be around the
device to fully comply with the above recommendations.
CAUTION
Use of devices that transmit radio waves near the system could
cause it to malfunction.