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Operation
Selecting and connecting a temperature probe
CAUTION
•
Do not use high frequency surgical instruments or endocardial catheters while the
Altrix
system is in use. This is to
avoid the risk of electrical shock, burns, or electromagnetic interference.
•
Always use Stryker accessories. Only IEC 60601-1 equipment shall be hooked to the patient temperature ports.
Failure to comply with these instructions may invalidate any or all warranties and may negatively affect the products
EMC performance. This also protects the product from cardiac defibrillation.
Use only Stryker temperature probes. See
Patient temperature probes on page 46
.
To connect the temperature probe:
1.
Inspect the temperature probe and reusable adapter cable for wear, breakage, or fraying. Replace, if necessary.
2.
Align the red dot on the
Reusable Adapter Cable
(B) to the controller (A) with the red dot on the patient probe port A
or port B.
A
B
C
Figure 7: Port selected
3.
Connect the plug (C) to the patient temperature probe.
4.
Apply the temperature probe to the patient. Follow your hospital protocol and the manufacturer’s directions for the
selected temperature probe use.
5.
Tap Confirm, if applicable.
Note:
Temperat ure readings may vary between temperature measurement sites.
Connecting the reusable patient temperature output cable
This feature allows the operator to view the temperature on the
Altrix
system and on an external device. Always connect
the reusable patient temperature output cable to a 400 series compatible external device for temperature accuracy.
CAUTION
Always use Stryker accessories. Only IEC 60601-1 equipment shall be hooked to the patient temperature ports. Failure to
comply with these instructions may invalidate any or all warranties and may negatively affect the products EMC
performance. This also protects the product from cardiac defibrillation.