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Safety
Instructions for use • C-MAC S PEDIATRIC IMAGER • PNO713_EN_V1.0_03-2021_IFU_CE-MDR 6
3 Safety
3.1 Serious incidents
According to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), a “serious incident” includes incidents that
directly or indirectly had, could have had, or could have any of the following consequences
(MDR, Art. 2, No. 65 [1]):
– Death of a patient, user, or another person
– Temporary or permanent serious deterioration in the medical condition of a patient, user,
or another person
– A serious threat to public health
The manufacturer and appropriate authority must be notified of all serious incidents.
3.2 Unsterile product
The product is not sterile when delivered. The use of non-sterile products poses a risk of
infection for patients, users, and third parties.
Reprocess the product in line with the reprocessing instructions before initial use and
every subsequent use.
3.3 Correct handling
If the product is not handled correctly, patients, users, and third parties may be injured.
Only persons with the necessary medical qualification and who are acquainted with the
application of the product may work with it.
Check that the product is suitable for the procedure prior to use.
Check the product for the following points before and after every use:
– Completeness
– Good working order
– Rough surfaces left inadvertently
– Sharp corners
– Burred edges
– Correct assembly of the components
– Functionality
Do not leave broken-off components inside the patient.
Do not overload the product with mechanical stress.
Do not bend bent products back to their original position.
3.4 Damaged products
Damaged products can result in injury to patients, users, or third parties.
Before each use, check all components of the product for damage.
Do not use damaged products.
3.5 National guidelines on airway management
Failure to observe the national guidelines on airway management may put the patient at risk.
National guidelines on airway management must be observed in addition to the
documentation accompanying the product.