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0900‑4868 REV‑08
ENVIRONMENTS OF INTENDED USE
The GlideScope BFlex Single‑Use Bronchoscope system is intended to be used in professional healthcare
environments such as hospitals.
STATEMENT OF PRESCRIPTION
Caution: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
NOTICE TO ALL USERS
Verathon recommends that all users do the following:
• Read the manual before using the equipment.
• Obtain instruction from a qualified individual.
• Practice using the bronchoscope on a mannequin before clinical use.
• Acquire clinical training experience on patients without airway abnormalities.
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
Warnings
indicate that injury, death, or other serious adverse reactions may result from use or misuse of
the device.
Cautions
indicate that use or misuse of the device may cause a problem, such as a malfunction,
failure, or damage to the product.
WARNINGS: USE
Before every use, ensure that the instrument is operating correctly and has no sign of damage.
Do not use this product if the device appears damaged. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Always ensure that alternative airway management methods and equipment are readily
available.
Report any suspected defects to Verathon Customer Care. For contact information, visit
verathon.com/global‑support.
WARNING
The video signals produced and used by this system are intended for device positioning only. Do
not use the system as the sole diagnostic method of any pathology.
WARNING
Verathon has conducted no analysis to establish the compatibility of the system with
environments where magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment is installed. Because of this,
the owner of the system must exclude it from any magnetic resonance (MR) environment.
WARNING
