Kodak DirectView CR 500 System, User Manual

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Safety and Related Information
August 1, 2003 1F1976 1-3
CAUTION
:
The small footprint and specifications of the CR System allow
for flexibility in placement of the unit, including in the exam
room. When installed in this manner, scatter radiation from the
x-ray system may cause image artifacts in two scenarios:
• When CR cassettes and screens are stored in the exam room.
Precaution: CR cassettes and screens should not be stored in the
exam room or kept in the exam room during individual patient
studies.
• When an exposed CR cassette and screen is being scanned by the CR
System in the exam room during a simultaneous x-ray exposure.
Precaution: The potential exists for artifacts if one cassette and
screen is being processed while a second cassette and screen is being
exposed. If you experience image artifacts, discontinue
simultaneous exposing and processing of CR cassettes and screens.
IMPORTANT:
The use of accessory equipment not complying with the
equivalent safety requirements of this equipment may lead
to a reduced level of safety of the resulting system.
Consideration relating to the choice shall include:
• Use of the accessory in the patient vicinity.
• Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory has
been performed in accordance to the appropriate EN
60950 and/or EN 60601-1 harmonized national standard.