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2049809-001 Rev B
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Chapter 2: Safety
WARNING
RECEIVER CONNECTORS: Operator shall not touch the J1 and J2 connector at the back plate of the
Receiver and the patient simultaneously
WARNING
INTERFERENCE: The use of TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) used for pain relief
in labor can interfere with fetal/maternal monitoring with Coro monitors.
WARNING
APPLIED PARTS: Audio headset and the transducer cables can also come in contact with the patient
other than the labeled applied parts. These are classified as Type B.
WARNING
BATTERY: Only GE authorized / recommended battery pack shall be used to avoid wrong mounting
of battery, dangers related to polarity reversal, short circuit or flames.
The following table contains cautions for this manual. A Caution statement is used when the possibility of
damage to the equipment exists.
CAUTION
Mini Telemetry services shall be done only by authorized service personnel.
CAUTION
ANNUAL SERVICING—For continued safety and performance of the equipment, it is recommended
that the calibration, accuracy and electrical safety of the equipment be verified on an annual basis
by an Information Technologies Service Representative.
CAUTION
DAILY INSPECTION—It is essential that the equipment and accessories be inspected prior to every
use.
CAUTION
ENVIRONMENT—The performance of the equipment has not been tested in certain areas, such as
x-ray and imaging suites. The equipment is not recommended for use in these environments.
CAUTION
PERFORMANCE—Report all problems experienced with the equipment. If the equipment is not
working properly, contact your Service Representative for service. The equipment should not be
used if it is not working properly.
CAUTION
Check the health of the line voltage. Few hospital sites may find noise in FECG/MECG when used
with power adaptor.
CAUTION
Periodic check needs to be done for mother’s parameter by the caregiver to ensure uninterrupted
monitoring.
CAUTION
Avoid over charging the battery or shorting the battery terminals.
CAUTION
STANDARD MAINTENANCE: Standard maintenance must be performed by authorized service
personnel for the lifetime of the product (7 years).
CAUTION
ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER: Visually inspect the ultrasound transducer on a regular basis to ensure
there are no cracks or damages around the transducer face, cable, strain relief and connector pins.