Introduction
Warnings, Precautions and Notes
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Accutorr Plus™ Operating Instructions
Nellcor Patents: This device (Nellcor SpO
2
Module) is covered under one or more of the
following U.S.A. patents: 4,802,486; 4,869,254; 4,928,692; 4,934,372; 4,960,126;
5,078,136; 5,485,847; 5,743,263; 5,865,736; 6,035,223; 6,298,252; 6,463,310;
6,591,123; 6,675,031; 6,708,049; 6,801,797; Re.35,122; and non-U.S.A. equivalents.
Possession or purchase of this device does not convey any expressed or implied license to
use this device with replacement parts that would, alone or in combination with this device,
fall within the scope of one or more of the patents relating to this device.
Warnings, Precautions and Notes
Please read and adhere to all of the warnings and precautions listed throughout this manual.
A
WARNING
is provided to alert the user to potentially serious outcomes (death, injury or
serious adverse events) to the patient or the user.
A
CAUTION
is provided to alert the user that special care should be taken for the safe and
effective use of the device. They will include actions to be taken to avoid effects on patients
or users that will not be potentially life threatening or result in serious injury, but about which
the user should be aware.
A
NOTE
is provided when additional general information is available.
Mindray DS USA, Inc. maintains a policy of continual product improvement and reserves the
right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Warnings
WARNING: Internal Electrical Shock Hazard - This unit does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Do not remove instrument
covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
When the integrity of the protective earth conductor, in the
installation or its arrangement, is in doubt, the equipment
should be operated from its internal battery.
Observe all CAUTION and WARNING labels on the unit.
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Do not operate machine near
flammable anesthetic agents or other flammable
substances. Do not use flammable anesthetic agents (i.e.,
ether or cyclopropane.)
WARNING: Communications Connector - Connection of non-isolated
devices to the Communications Connector on this unit may
cause chassis leakage to exceed the specification standards.
WARNING: Always place the unit on a flat, rigid surface or onto a
stable mounting pole.
WARNING: Never place fluids on top of this unit. In case of accidental
wetting, remove power, dry it immediately and have the
unit serviced to insure no hazard exists.
WARNING: If fluid spills on the unit or if the unit is damaged, refer to
qualified service personnel.
