Radical-7R Pulse CO-Oximeter Operator’s Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES (CONTINUED)
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Additional information specifi c to Masimo sensors, including information about parameter/
measurement performance during motion and low perfusion, may be found in the sensor's
Directions for Use (DFU).
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Do not place the Pulse CO-Oximeter where the controls can be changed by the patient.
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Do not place the Pulse CO-Oximeter on electrical equipment that may affect the Pulse
CO-Oximeter, preventing it from working properly.
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Do not expose the Pulse CO-Oximeter to excessive moisture such as direct exposure to rain.
Excessive moisture can cause the Pulse CO-Oximeter to perform inaccurately or fail.
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Do not place containers with liquids on or near the Pulse CO-Oximeter. Liquids spilled on the
Pulse CO-Oximeter may cause it to perform inaccurately or fail.
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If the Pulse CO-Oximeter fails any part of the setup procedures or leakage tests, remove the
Pulse CO-Oximeter from operation until qualifi ed service personnel have corrected the situation.
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Patient Safety - If a sensor is damaged in any way, discontinue use immediately.
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Disposal of product - Comply with local laws in the disposal of the instrument and/or its accessories.
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The Pulse CO-Oximeter can be used during defi brillation, but the readings may be
inaccurate for up to 20 seconds.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical instruments
to the EN 60601-1-2: 2002, Medical Instrument Directive 93/42/EEC. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to other instruments in the vicinity. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other
instruments, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving instrument.
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Increase the separation between the equipment.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other
instrument(s) are connected.
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Consult the manufacturer for help. To ensure safety, avoid stacking multiple instruments or
placing anything on the instrument during operation.
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Ensure the speaker is not covered or the instrument is placed face-down on bedding or other
sound absorbing surface.
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To protect against injury from electric shock, follow the directions below:
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Do not place the instrument near water.
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Avoid placing the instrument on surfaces with visible liquid spills.
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Do not soak or immerse the instrument in liquids.
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Always turn off and disconnect the power cord from the AC power supply before cleaning
the instrument.
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Use cleaning solutions sparingly.
