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Safety
ARCADIS Varic
SPR2-310.620.30.02.02
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Combinations with other systems
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To ensure the required operational safety, only products and components
expressly approved by Siemens AG, Medical Solutions may be used in combina-
tion with this product.
For further details regarding the attachment of non-Siemens products to the
image intensifier see
(
→
Page 25).
Additional components placed into the beam path (e.g. positioning aids) will
attenuate radiation and can degrade image quality.
Attachment of dedicated options
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The attachment of certain (dedicated) options is permitted only if the following
conditions are complied with:
General safety requirements
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The use of accessories that do not comply with the relevant safety requirements
of this system can result in a reduced safety level of the combined system.
When choosing accessories, the following aspects must be considered in partic-
ular:
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Use of accessories close to the patient.
❏
Proof that the accessories have been safety tested according to the applicable
IEC 60601-1 guideline and/or the IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national stan-
dard.
Tilting resistance; mechanical strength; central ray migration
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To comply with the tilting resistance, mechanical strength and the central ray
migration standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-32, UL 60601-1, 4 times load,
IEC 60601-1-3), the additional weight attached to the image intensifier must not
exceed 4.5 kg (10 lbs).
If these conditions are not fulfilled, the function may be impaired.
Attachment
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When a dedicated option is used on the image intensifier, it must be ensured that
there is no danger due to insufficient or incorrect attachment of the option.