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UCR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Signal words
The following signal words are used throughout this manual:
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Dangers, warnings, and cautions
Follow the dangers and warnings given below when handling this instrument.
This information is to be supplemented by the dangers and warnings given in each chapter.
DANGER
• As a TYPE BF applied part, this endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit must never be
applied directly to the heart and must not be used in procedures involving cardiac
observation or surgery.
Leakage current from the TYPE BF applied part may be dangerous and cause
ventricular fibrillation or otherwise seriously affect the cardiac function of the
patient.
Accordingly, always adhere to the following points:
− Never apply the endoscope connected to this endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit to
the heart or any area near the heart.
− Never allow the hand instruments or another endoscope applied to or near the
heart to come in contact with an endoscope connected to this endoscopic CO
2
regulation unit.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential
equipment damage.
Indicates additional helpful information.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE