Philips IntelliVue TRx, Instructions For Use Manual

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Draft - 1 Aug 08
General Safety
2-4 Product Safety
Warning Warning
If the Alarms Suspend indicator on the transceiver remains illuminated
after the button combination to unsuspend alarms is pressed, a transceiver
malfunction may have occurred. (Alarms resume automatically after the
configured alarm suspend duration, or you can resume them manually at
the Information Center.) The transceiver should be replaced, and the
malfunctioning unit should be sent to your service provider.
Warning Warning
If the remote Silence key in the Overview window is enabled for IntelliVue
monitors connected to the Information Center, remote silencing for these
beds may be enabled in other clinical units
Warning Warning
Place the transceiver in a pouch or over clothing, or both, during patient
use. The transceiver should not touch the patient’s skin during use.
Warning Warning
To avoid the risk of strangulation, do not tie a pouch solely around the
patient’s neck.
Warning Warning
Patients should be instructed not to open the battery compartment while
the transceiver is in use.
Warning Warning
Failure on the part of the responsible individual hospital or institution
employing the use of this equipment to implement satisfactory maintenance
as needed may cause undue equipment failure and possible health hazards.