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USER MANUAL
RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG
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Calibration and Storage
Calibration:
The RETevet™ device includes automated internal fl ash calibration and QC checks. No testing
can be carried out by users.
Storage:
Store the device in the docking station and place dust cover over the device when not in use.
Store the device at temperatures between -40 °C and 35 °C (-40 °F and 95 °F), humidity
between 10 % and 90 % non-condensing, and atmospheric pressure between 62 kPa and
106 kPa (-4,000 m to 13,000 m).
Short-term shipping conditions can be between -40 °C and 70 °C (-40 °F and 158 °F), humidity
between 10 % and 90 % non-condensing, and atmospheric pressure between 62 kPa and
106 kPa (-4,000 m to 13,000 m).
Product Performance
The RETevet™ device’s normal operation includes measuring fl icker implicit time with a single-patient, single-day standard
deviation that is typically less than or equal to 1.0 ms; therefore, the RETevet™ device must operate with no unintended
deviations in settings and with typical operation.
Contact the EICKEMEYER® customer service if changes in performance are noted.
Essential Performance
The RETevet™ device is neither life supporting nor life sustaining nor is it a primary diagnostic device, its function is to aid a
physician in making a diagnosis in combination with other data and in light of the physician’s knowledge and experience, as
such the RETevet™ device has no Essential Performance as pertains to risk.
Operating Environment
Temperature: 10 – 35 °C (50 – 95 °F)
Humidity: 10 – 90 % non-condensing
Air pressure: 62 – 106 kPa (-80 m / -260 feet / 4,000 m / 13,000 feet)
Lifetime
The lifetime of the device is 7 years or 10,000 test protocols performed, whichever comes fi rst. The manufacture date of the
device can be found on the device labels. The number of protocols performed will appear on the
System / Settings
screen
beginning after the fi rst 200 protocols have been performed.
EICKEMEYER® will service RETevet™ devices that are within their lifetime. Firmware updates and support may require an
annual subscription service after the initial one-year warranty period.
The expected battery life is at least 1 year. If the RETevet™ device fails to hold a charge, a new battery can be ordered.
Precautions
• All servicing of this equipment is to be performed by EICKEMEYER®.
• Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and needs to be
installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided herein.
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect RETevet™ performance.
•
Input overload can occur in proximity to defi brillator or electrocautery devices.
• Do not connect the animal to a high frequency (HF) surgical equipment simultaneously with the RETevet™, as it may result
in burns at the site of the electrodes and may damage the RETevet™.
• Operation of the RETevet™ in close proximity to a shortwave or microwave therapy equipment may produce instability in
the RETevet™ recordings.
