About This Document; Safe Handling; General Information - B. Braun Aesculap Acculan 4 GA346 Gebrauchsanweisung/Technische Beschreibung

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About this document

1.1 Scope
These instructions for use apply to the products listed below:
Art. no. Designation
GA346 Acculan 4 Li-ion battery short
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For instructions for use of specific items and information on material
compatibility, see B. Braun eIFU at eifu.bbraun.com
1.2 Warnings
Warnings indicate risks to patients, users, and/or the product that could
develop while using the product. Warnings are marked as follows:
DANGER
Indicates a potential danger. If it is not prevented, death or severe
injuries may result.
WARNING
Indicates a potential danger. Minor or moderate injuries may result if
this is not prevented.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential damage to property. The product may become
damaged if it is not prevented.
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General information

2.1 Use/intended use:
Task/Function
The rechargeable Acculan 4 Li-Ion battery GA346 supply power to the
Acculan units and contain the circuitry required to activate and control
the electric motors of the Acculan units in accordance with operator com-
mands.
Application Environment
The product fulfills the requirements of Type BF in accordance with
IEC/DIN EN 60601-1.
For use in operating rooms, outside of the explosive hazard zone (e.g. areas
with highly pure oxygen or anesthetic gases).
2.2 Main functions and design characteristics
DC voltage
9.9 V
The Li-Ion battery GA346 is a replacement for the NiMH battery GA666
2.3 Indications
The indications are listed in the instruction for use of the relevant Acculan
units.
2.4 Contraindications
The contraindications are listed in the instruction for use of the relevant
Acculan units.
Energy content
10.89 Wh
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Safe handling

WARNING
Risk of injury and damage to property due to improper handling of the
product!
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Comply with instructions for use for the Acculan 4 machines and
the Acculan 3Ti machines.
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Follow the instructions for use of all products used.
WARNING
Fire, combustion and explosion hazard due to battery poles shorted by
fluids or metal components!
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Do not short-circuit, open, crush or incinerate battery.
CAUTION
Damage to or destruction of the batteries due to reprocessing!
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Do not sterilize batteries.
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Inspect the new product after removing its transport packaging and
prior to first use to ensure it is in good working order; fully charge using
charger GA320 and verify functionality.
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To prevent damage caused by improper setup or operation, and to not
compromise the manufacturer warranty and liability:
– Use the product according to these instructions for use.
– Follow the safety and maintenance instructions.
– Only combine Aesculap products with each other.
– Follow the application advisories acc. to standard, see Extracts from
relevant standards.
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Ensure that the product and its accessories are operated and used only
by persons with the requisite training, knowledge, or experience.
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Keep the instructions for use accessible for the user.
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Always adhere to applicable standards.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Fully charge the product for the first time at the latest after 12 months
of storage, see Storage and transport.
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Keep product dry.
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Observe the instructions for use for the corresponding Acculan
machines.
Note
The user agrees to report all serious incidents occurring in connection with
the product to the manufacturer and to the competent authority of the
country in which the user is registered.
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