GE H
EALTHCARE
D
IRECTION
FQ091013, R
EVISION
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ANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Section 1-3
Safety Considerations
1-3-1
Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
1-3-2
Human Safety
Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.
Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Only personnel who have participated in Vivid
i
n/ Vivid q N Training are authorized to service the
equipment.
Local laws may restrict this device for sale or use by or on the order of a physician.
1-3-3
Mechanical Safety
DANGER:
WHEN THE VIVID
I
n or Vivid q N
SCANNER IS USED WITH THE SAFELOCK
CART, MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS FIRMLY SECURED IN THE CORRECT POSITION ON
THE CART SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
DANGER:
WHENENVER THE SAFELOCK CART IS TO BE MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE,
USE EXTREME CAUTION. MAKE SURE THAT THE VIVID
I
n or Vivid q N
SCANNER AND
ALL PERIPHERALS ARE SECURELY MOUNTED ON THE CART BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO MOVE IT.
DANGER:
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
THAT CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
DANGER:
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO MECHANICAL
SHOCK OR IMPACT. EVEN IF THE PROBE APPEARS TO BE UNBROKEN, IT MAY IN
FACT BE DAMAGED.
CAUTION: The Vivid
i
n and Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner
weighs 5kg (11 lbs.) or more,
depending on carry-on peripherals when ready for use. In addition, the SafeLock cart weighs
approximately 40kg (88 lbs.), excluding peripherals. Care must be used when moving the unit or
replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions listed could result in injury, uncontrolled
motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
•
Use two people when moving or lifting more then 16 kg (35 lbs).
•
Use the handle to move the system
•
Be sure the pathway is clear.
•
Use slow, careful motions.
•
Do not let the system strike walls or door frames.
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