Philips epiq 7, User Manual

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Read This First
This manual is intended to assist you with the safe and effective operation of your Philips
product. Before attempting to operate the product, read this manual and strictly observe all
warnings and cautions. Pay special attention to the information in the
“Safety” section.
The user information for your Philips product describes the most extensive configuration of the
product, with the maximum number of options and accessories. Some functions described may
be unavailable on your product's configuration.
Intended Audience
Before you use your user information, you need to be familiar with ultrasound techniques.
Sonography training and clinical procedures are not included here.
This document is intended for sonographers, physicians, and biomedical engineers who operate
and maintain your Philips product.
Intended Use
This product is intended to be installed, used, and operated only in accordance with the safety
procedures and operating instructions given in the product user information, and only for the
purposes for which it was designed. For indications for use, see
“Indications for Use and
Supporting Transducers” on page 176 . However, nothing stated in the user information
reduces your responsibility for sound clinical judgment and best clinical procedure.
Installation, use, and operation of this product is subject to the law in the jurisdictions in which
the product is used. Install, use, and operate the product only in such ways that do not conflict
with applicable laws or regulations, which have the force of law.
Use of the product for purposes other than those intended and expressly stated by Philips, as
well as incorrect use or operation, may relieve Philips or its agents from all or some
responsibility for resultant noncompliance, damage, or injury.
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