Welch Allyn PROPAQ CS - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety summary
Warnings
This Safety Summary should be read by all Propaq CS monitor users. Specific warnings
and cautions are placed throughout the documentation where they apply.
Caution: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale, distribution, or use by or on the
order of a licensed medical practitioner.
WARNING Place the Propaq monitor and accessories in locations where they
cannot harm the patient if they fall from their shelf or mount. Lift the monitor only
by its handle; do not lift it by any attached cables.
WARNING Do not connect more than one patient to a monitor. Do not connect
more than one monitor to a patient.
WARNING Do not use the monitor in an MRI suite or a hyperbaric chamber.
WARNING Do not autoclave the monitor. Autoclave accessories only if the
manufacturer's instructions clearly approve it. Many accessories can be severely
damaged by autoclaving.
WARNING Inspect the power adapter cord periodically for fraying or other
damage, and replace the adapter as needed. Do not operate the apparatus from
mains power with a damaged power adapter cord or plug.
WARNING Make frequent electrical and visual checks on cables and electrode
wires.
WARNING When connecting the Acuity hardwire connection, connect the
Propaq CS monitor to an Acuity system only. Connecting to other networks could
damage the monitor or injure a patient.
WARNING Safe interconnection between the Propaq monitor and other devices
must comply with applicable medical systems safety standards such as IEC
60601-1-1. Within certain governmental jurisdictions, all interconnected accessory
equipment must be labeled by an approved testing laboratory. After
interconnection with accessory equipment, risk (leakage) current and grounding
requirements must be maintained.
WARNING As with all medical equipment, carefully route the patient cabling to
reduce the possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
WARNING Avoid electrosurgery burns at monitoring sites by ensuring proper
connection of the electrosurgery return circuit so that the return paths cannot be
made through monitoring electrodes and probes.