Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
vi 0070-10-0699-02 Accutorr V Operating Instructions
Nellcor Patents: This device (Nellcor SpO
2
Module) is covered under one or more of the
following U.S. Patents Patent No. 5,485,847, 5,676,141, 5,743,263, 6,035,223,
6,226,539, 6,411,833, 6,463,310, 6,591,123, 6,708,049, 7,016,715, 7,039,538,
7,120,479, 7,120,480, 7,142,142, 7,162,288, 7,190,985, 7,194,293, 7,209,774,
7,212,847, and 7,400,919. Possession or purchase of this device does not convey any
express or implied license to use the device with replacement parts which would, alone, or in
combination with this device, fall within the scope of one or more of the patents relating to
this device.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Read and adhere to all of the warnings and cautions listed throughout this manual.
A WARNING is provided to alert the user to potentially serious outcomes (death, injury or
serious adverse events) to the patient or the user.
A CAUTION is provided to alert the user that special care should be taken for the safe and
effective use of the device. They will include actions to be taken to avoid effects on patients
or users that will not be potentially life threatening or result in serious injury, but about which
the user should be aware.
A NOTE is provided when additional general information is available.
Warnings
WARNING: Internal Electrical Shock Hazard - This unit does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Do not remove instrument
covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When the
integrity of the protective earth conductor, in the installation
or its arrangement, is in doubt, the equipment should be
operated from its internal battery. Observe all CAUTION and
WARNING labels on the unit.
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Do not operate machine near
flammable anesthetic agents or other flammable
substances. Do not use flammable anesthetic agents (i.e.,
ether or cyclopropane.)
WARNING: Continued use of the STAT NIBP mode or short term
automatic mode may result in surface vessel rupture
(petechia).
WARNING: Always place the unit on a flat, rigid surface or onto a
Mindray approved stable mounting bracket.
WARNING: To ensure proper performance and safety and to prevent
the voiding of the warranty, only use authorized parts and
accessories with the Accutorr V. Use of unauthorized
accessories may result in erroneous readings.
WARNING: Use only cuffs with approved quick connect type connectors.
WARNING: The Accutorr V is not intended for use in a magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) environment and may interfere
with MRI procedures.