Natus® Brain Monitor &
Embla Dx Series™
User and Service Manual
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As with all medical equipment, there is a risk of injury if the harness/belt and pouch are used
without ensuring they are secured to the patient properly. Refer to the
REPETITIVE STRESS INJURY HAZARD:
Sustained use of this product without ergonomic
consideration may result in repetitive stress injury.
User is not to position ME equipment in such a way as to make it difficult to operate the
disconnection device.
The Brain Monitor & Embla Dx Series Amplifier systems do
NOT
include SpO2 or Pulse Rate
alarms.
If a video camera is present in the patient environment, it should be connected via Ethernet
directly to the computer, and not to a network.
Neither the pouch nor the breakout box should be covered by blankets or any other material; nor
should they be placed back-to-back. Failure to follow these instructions could raise the
temperature of the Breakout above normal operational levels.
The breakout box should only be used in conjunction with the Modular Pouch.
If a computer is located in the patient environment, it must be 60601-1 approved or 60950-1
approved and powered by a 60601-1 approved isolation transformer.
Do not use the Brain Monitor & Embla Dx Series Amplifier system in the vicinity of MRI or CT
systems.
Transportation Warnings
Make sure that any platform, table, cart, or other surface used during the operation, transport, or
temporary or permanent storage of the system and its components is adequate, sturdy, and
safe. Natus is not responsible for any injury or damage that may result from inadequate, poorly
constructed, or unapproved transports, carts, or operating surfaces. Natus is not responsible for
any injury or damage that may result from improper cable storage during transport.
TIPPING HAZARD:
During transport, the user should guide the cart using both hands, ensuring
the wheel base is aligned so that a single caster leads in the direction of motion. Failure to lead
the cart with one wheel could result in a tipping hazard when ascending or descending steps or
thresholds.
Pulse Oximeter Sensor Warnings
Refer to the pulse oximeter sensor user manual for associated precautions, warnings, and
instructions for use.
