Warnings and Cautions
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. The words
warning, caution, and note carry special meanings and should be carefully
reviewed:
Warning
Warnings indicate risks to the safety of the patient or user.
Failure to follow warnings may result in injury to the patient or
user.
Caution
Cautions indicate risks to the equipment. Failure to follow
cautions may result in product damage.
Note
Notes provide special information to clarify instructions or
present additional useful information.
To avoid potential serious injury to the user and the patient and/or damage to
this device, the user must obey the following warnings. The warranty is void if
any of these warnings is disregarded.
1.
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to use by, or on order of, a
physician.
2.
Attempt no internal repairs or adjustments not specifically detailed in
this operating manual. Refer any readjustments, modifications, and/or
repairs to Stryker Endoscopy or its authorized representatives.
3.
Pay close attention to the care and cleaning instructions in this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in product damage.
4.
Install this device in an operating room that complies with all applicable
IEC, CEC, and NEC requirements for safety of electrical devices.
5.
DO NOT use the Crossfire™ system on patients with cardiac
pacemakers or other electronic device implants. Doing so could lead to
electromagnetic interference and possible death.
Fire/Explosion Warnings
1.
DO NOT use this device in the presence of flammable anaesthetics,
other flammable gases or objects, near flammable fluids such as skin
prepping agents and tinctures, or oxidizing agents. Observe appropriate
fire precautions at all times.
2.
DO NOT use this device in oxygen-enriched atmospheres, nitrous
oxide (N₂O) atmospheres, or in the presence of other oxidizing agents,
to prevent risk of explosion. Ensure that oxygen connections are not
leaking.
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