Rad-97
Safety Information, Warnings and Cautions
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Masimo
Note:
Physiological conditions that can affect blood pressure measurements include, but are
not limited to, cardiac arrhythmias, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion, diabetes, age,
pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, renal diseases, trembling, and shivering.
Kite
WARNING:
Kite does not generate or manage alarms. The connected device's alarms, used in
conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms, are the primary sources for determining that
an alarm condition exists.
CAUTION:
Kite is not a primary display. All medical decisions should be made using data on
the connected Masimo medical device primary display.
CAUTION:
Kite is intended to operate across the facility's network. Unanticipated failure or
alteration of network components (including but not limited to: disconnection or
malfunctioning of a networking device/switch/router/ethernet cable) may result in loss of
connectivity of Kite to other hospital systems. Altering or making changes to the hospital
network should be done with proper knowledge.
Patient SafetyNet
Note:
The wireless communication status between Rad-97 and Patient SafetyNet is displayed
by Patient SafetyNet.
Cleaning and Service Warnings and Cautions
WARNING:
Do not attempt to remanufacture, recondition or recycle the Rad-97 as these
processes may damage the electrical components, potentially leading to patient harm.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, always turn off the Rad-97 and physically disconnect the
AC power and all patient connections before cleaning.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to replace or remove the Battery from the
Rad-97. Service of Rad-97 should be done by qualified personnel only.
WARNING:
Do not incinerate the Rad-97 Battery. The battery should be properly disposed
according to local laws and regulations.
CAUTION:
Only perform maintenance procedures specifically described in the manual.
Otherwise, return the Rad-97 for servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not touch, press, or rub the display panels with abrasive cleaning compounds,
instruments, brushes, rough-surface materials, or bring them into contact with anything that
could scratch the display.
CAUTION:
To avoid permanent damage to the Rad-97, do not use undiluted bleach (5% -
5.25% sodium hypochlorite) or any other cleaning solution not recommended.
CAUTION:
Do not use petroleum-based or acetone solutions, or other harsh solvents, to clean
the Rad-97. These substances affect the device’s materials and device failure can result.
CAUTION:
Do not submerge the Rad-97 in any cleaning solution or attempt to sterilize by
autoclave, irradiation, steam, gas, ethylene oxide or any other method. This will seriously
damage the device.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, do not soak or immerse Rad-97 in any liquid solution.
