Accutorr Plus™ Operating Instructions
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Warnings
Introduction
WARNING: Observe extreme caution when a defibrillator is in use. Do
not touch any part of the patient, table or monitor when a
defibrillator is in use.
WARNING: Do not leave the patient unattended for long periods of time
while using this instrument.
WARNING: Use only approved accessories with this product. Use of
other accessories may result in erroneous readings.
WARNING: This instrument may have trouble obtaining pulse rate and
NIBP readings on patients undergoing intra-aortic balloon
pump treatment.
WARNING: Wrapping the cuffs too tightly may cause a hazard to the
patient.
WARNING: Only connect cuffs with approved quick connect type
connectors.
WARNING: The Accutorr Plus is not intended for use in a magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) environment and may interfere
with MRI procedures.
WARNING: Do not incinerate battery, possible explosion may occur.
WARNING: Route cables neatly. Ensure cables, hoses and wires are
kept away from patient’s neck to avoid strangulation. Keep
floors and walkways free of cables to reduce risk to
hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
WARNING: Do not use a damaged or broken unit or accessory.
WARNING: Do not clean the monitor while it is on and/or plugged in.
WARNING: Operation of the Accutorr Plus below the minimum
amplitude or value of PATIENT physiological signal may
cause inaccurate results.
WARNING: Use of ACCESSORIES, transducers and cables other than
those specified in the manual may result in increased
Electromagnetic Emissions or decreased Electromagnetic
Immunity of the Accutorr Plus. It can also cause delayed
recovery after the discharge of a cardiac defibrillator.
WARNING: The Accutorr Plus should not be used adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is
necessary, the Accutorr Plus should be observed to verify
normal operation in the configuration in which it will be
used.
WARNING: Perform the decontamination or cleaning process with the
unit powered down and power cord removed.
WARNING: When attached to other products ensure that the total
chassis leakage currents of all units (combined) do not
exceed 300µa.
WARNING: Use only authorized accessories. Use of unauthorized
accessories may result in erroneous measurements.
WARNING: It is essential that a single use disposable probe cover is
used when taking temperature measurements.
