USE IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS MUST BE EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED.
STMicroelectronics PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF
STMicroelectronics. As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are those
which (a) are intended for surgical implant into
the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and
whose failure to perform, when properly used in
accordance with instructions for use provided
with the product, can be reasonably expected
to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life
support device or system whose failure to
perform can reasonably be expected to cause
the failure of the life support device or system,
or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
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