Welch Allyn Hillrom H12+, User Manual

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USER SAFETY INFORMATION
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Caution(s)
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The H12+ recorder is not waterproof. It may be placed in an optionally available sealed, clear pouch
that will protect it from moisture, but should not be submerged in water.
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To prevent possible damage to the device, do not use sharp or hard objects to depress buttons, only
use fingertips.

To prevent pinching, press down on the battery door latch when removing and replacing the battery
door.

Do not attempt to clean the device or patient cables by submersing into a liquid, autoclaving, or steam
cleaning as this may damage equipment or reduce its usable life. Use of unspecified
cleaning/disinfecting agents, failure to follow recommended procedures, or contact with unspecified
materials could result in increased risk of harm to users, patients and bystanders, or damage to the
device. Do not sterilize the device or patient cables with Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas.

The device and patient cable should be cleaned between each use. Inspect cable and connection for
damage or excessive wear prior to each use. Replace cable if damage or excessive wear is noted.

Do not pull or stretch patient cables as this could result in mechanical and/or electrical failures.
Patient cables should be stored after forming them into a loose loop.

The device will only work with devices that are equipped with the appropriate option.

Do not format the SD Card using standard Microsoft Windows formatting conventions on the
computer. This will cause the SD card to be non-functional for Holter recording.

When removing the SD card from the system card reader, it is recommended to use the “Safely
Remove Hardware and Eject Media” feature on the computer to reduce the possibility of SD card
errors.

No user-serviceable parts are inside. Damaged or suspected inoperative equipment must be
immediately removed from use and must be checked/repaired by qualified service personnel prior to
continued use.

This device is not recommended for use in the presence of imaging equipment such as Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) devices, etc.

When necessary, dispose of the device, its components and accessories (e.g., batteries, cables,
electrodes), and/or packing materials in accordance with local regulations.

AA batteries are known to leak their contents when stored in unused equipment. Remove battery
from device when not used for an extended period of time.
To prevent possible damage to the device, the following environmental conditions must be adhered to:
Operating Temperature: +10

to +45

C
Storage Temperature: -40

to +70

C
Relative Humidity: 10 to 95%, non-condensing
Ambient Air Pressure: 700 to 1060 millibars