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SONOTRAX Series Ultrasonic Pocket Doppler User Manual Safety Guide
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WARNING
7 Check if the equipment has visible evidence of damage that may affect the
personnel’s safety or the device’s capability before use. If the damage is evident,
replace the defective part(s) before use.
8 Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be
certified according to the respective IEC/EN standards (e.g. IEC/EN 60950 for data
processing equipment and IEC/EN 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore all
configurations shall comply with the valid version of the system standard IEC/EN
60601-1-1. Anybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input
connector or signal output connector to configure a medical system must ensure that
the system complies with the requirements of the valid version of the system
standard IEC/EN 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult our technical service department or
your local distributor.
9 The device shall only be used when the battery cover is closed.
10 Do not throw batteries in fire as this may cause explosion.
11 Do not attempt to charge normal alkaline batteries. They may leak, catch fire or even
explode.
12 Replacement of the battery shall be done at least 1.5 meters away from patients.
13 Charge the lithium-ion polymer battery with the special charger supplied by the
manufacturer.
CAUTION
1 Federal (U.S.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
2 Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
3 The main unit is designed for continuous operation and is ‘ordinary’. Do not immerse
it in any liquid (i.e. not drip or splash-proof).
4
Electromagnetic Interference - Ensure that the environment in which the device is
operated is not subject to any source of strong electromagnetic interference, such as
radio transmitters, mobile telephones, etc.
5 SONOTRAX Series Ultrasonic Pocket Doppler is a tool to aid the healthcare
professional and should not be used in place of normal fetal monitoring.
6 Keep the device in a clean environment and avoid vibration during storage.
7 The device and accessories are to be disposed of according to local regulations after
their useful lives. Alternatively, they can be returned to the dealer or the
manufacturer for recycling or proper disposal. Batteries are hazardous waste. Do
NOT dispose them together with house-hold garbage. At the end of their life hand
the batteries over to the applicable collection points for the recycling of waste
batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery,
please contact your local Civic Office, or the shop where you purchased the product.