GE
RAFT
V
OLUSON
™ P8 / V
OLUSON
™ P6
DIRECTION 5723243, R
EVISION
6
DRAFT (M
AY
23, 2018)
B
ASIC
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
10-14
Section 10-7 - Using a Phantom (Optional)
Section 10-7
Using a Phantom (Optional)
The use of a Phantom is not required during Preventive maintenance. Customer may use it as part of
their Quality Assurance Program tests.
Section 10-8
Electrical Safety Tests
10-8-1
Safety Test Overview
The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and conform to IEC60601-1 standard including
national deviations. They are intended for the electrical safety evaluation of cord-connected, electrically
operated, patient care equipment. If additional information is needed, refer to IEC 60601-1 documents
including national deviations.
To minimize the risk of a probe causing electrical shock, the customer should observe the following
recommendations:
•
DO NOT use a probe that is cracked or damaged in any way
•
Check probe leakage current:
*
once a year on surface probes
*
once a year on endocavitary probes
*
whenever probe damage is suspected
WARNING
WARNING
!! WARNING:
THE USER MUST ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE PERFORMED AT
LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PATIENT
SAFETY STANDARD IEC60601-1 standard including national deviations. ONLY
TRAINED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO PERFORM THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
MENTIONED ABOVE.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
To avoid electrical shock, the unit under test must not be connected to other electrical
equipment. Remove all interconnecting cables and wires. The unit under test must not be
contacted by users or patients while performing these tests.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated probes and other components
that have been in patient contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures
before handling the equipment.
WARNING
WARNING
!! WARNING:
Test the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 system, peripherals and probes for leakage
current.
Excessive leakage current can cause FATAL INJURY OR DEATH.
High leakage current can also indicate degradation of insulation and a potential for
electrical failure. DO NOT use probes or equipment having excessive leakage current.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Compare all safety-test results with safety-test results of previously performed safety tests e.g.
last year etc. In case of unexplainable abrupt changes of safety-test results consult experienced
authorized service personnel or GE for further analysis.
