Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 17)

SAFETY INFORMATION
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©2007-2013 Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
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Note: The features of the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator which could come in either direct or
casual contact with the patient or caregiver during normal use are not manufactured with materials
that contain latex as an intentionally added component or expected impurity.
POSSIBLE IMPROPER DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Changing factory default settings will change the behavior of the device. Changes to
the default settings must only be made by authorized personnel.
POSSIBLE DEVICE SHUTDOWN
Always have immediate access to a spare, fully charged, properly maintained battery.
Replace the battery when the device displays a low battery warning.
SAFETY RISK AND POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
POSSIBLE INJURY OR SKIN BURNS
Monitors, defibrillators, and their accessories (including electrodes and cables)
contain ferromagnetic materials. As with all ferromagnetic equipment, these products
must not be used in the presence of the high magnetic field created by a Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) device. The high magnetic field created by an MRI device
will attract the equipment with a force sufficient to cause death or serious personal
injury to persons between the equipment and the MRI device. This magnetic attraction
may also damage and affect the performance of the equipment. Skin burns will also
occur due to heating of electrically conductive materials such as patient leads and
pulse oximeter sensors. Consult the MRI manufacturer for more information.
POSSIBLE SKIN BURNS
A defect in the neutral electrode connection on HF surgical equipment could cause
burns at the lead or sensor site and damage to the monitor/defibrillator. Do not apply
patient leads or sensors when using high frequency (HF) surgical (electrocautery)
equipment.
WARNINGS (CONTINUED)