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Satisfactory equipment performance requires the use of service personnel specially
trained on x–ray apparatus. GE Medical Systems is responsible for the effects on
safety, reliability, and performance only if the following conditions are met:
•
The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with the Regulations for
the electrical equipment of buildings published by the Institution of Electrical
Engineers as well as all national and local codes.
•
All assembly operations, extensions, re–adjustments, modifications or repairs
are carried out by GE Medical Systems’ authorized service representatives.
•
The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
Establish
It is not always possible to determine when some components, such as x–ray
Emergency
tubes, are nearing the end of their operating lives. These components could stop
Procedures
operating during a patient examination.
Establish procedures for handling the
patient in case of the loss of fluoroscopic imaging or other system func-
tions during an exam.
Always be alert to safety when you operate this equipment. You must
be familiar enough with the equipment to recognize any malfunctions
that can be a hazard. If a malfunction occurs or a safety problem is
known to exist, do not use this equipment until qualified personnel
correct the problem.
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING THE PATIENT IN CASE
OF THE LOSS OF FLUOROSCOPIC IMAGING OR OTHER SYSTEM
FUNCTIONS DURING AN EXAM.
FOR CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL. STUDY
THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT AND
KEEP IT AT HAND FOR QUICK REFERENCE.
RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AND ONLY AFTER SUFFICIENT TRAINING.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO USE
BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN.
PERFORM PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE
USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. (SEE
Appendix B – Planned Maintenance
).
IF ANY SAFETY PROBLEM OCCURS, PLEASE STOP USING THIS
DEVICE AND CONTACT OUR SERVICE AT ONCE.
FOR
TRAINING
PURPOSES
ONLY!
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