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II.Important information
First of all, we should like to thank your clinic for choosing our mobile operating table 1118.
1.Important information on these Directions for Use:
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Please read these Directions for Use carefully. We have prepared them for you so that you can familiarize yourself
with the system’s characteristics.
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Always follow the instructions contained here.
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Keep these Directions for Use near by the equipment at all times.
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In these Directions for Use, we have used the following symbols:
Note
This symbol is displayed with all notes which help you to avoid equipment malfunctions.
2.Use of an operating table in the manner intended
The operating tables which MAQUET sells are intended for human medicine purposes only. Prior to use, the user
must be given instructions for operation of the equipment in the manner intended. The provision of instruction must be
verified in the form of a hand-over report. The chosen place of use for the equipment must conform to the applicable
standards and guidelines. A compulsory requirement for use is proper installation and maintenance of the equipment.
3.Purpose:
The purpose of the operating table is to position patients for surgery
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directly before, during and after the operative phase
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in rooms which are used for medical purposes and fulfil the following conditions:
- they are equipped with electric shock protection devices
- additional equipotential bonding
- electrically conductive floor covering (as per Groups 1 or 2 according to VDE 0100, part 710)
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under medical surveillance
Due to the design of the table top, the operating table is suitable for all surgical disciplines. The range of possible
positionings is listed in the Directions for Use.
Movements are initiated manually; they are executed electrohydraulically by means of pedals and handles, otherwise
they are executed hydraulically. Side rails are provided for securing accessories in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s specifications.
The translucent table top of the operating table permits intraoperative use of X-ray equipment.
4.Basic safety aspects
This operating table meets the provisions of the international IEC 601-1 standard and IEC 60601-2-46.
The operating table is classified as Class I equipment under the Medical Products Act. You should include it in your
inventory.
For your maintenance work, please remember that the MAQUET Customer Service is the right address as far as
quality of work and warranty are concerned. We are sure you will appreciate that MAQUET can only accept respon-
sibility for the safety of your equipment if installation, extension work, adjustments, modifications and repairs to your
equipment have been carried out exclusively by our Customer Service or by technical experts authorised by us and
also if the equipment has been operated strictly in accordance with our Directions for Use.
This symbol indicates safety instructions in accordance with the prevailing international
standard for medical equipment.
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