Welch Allyn 246 Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor v.3.7X - User Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Directions for Use General information 5
WARNING If a product has been dropped or severely abused, send it to a
qualified service person to confirm proper operation and acceptable risk (leakage)
current values.
WARNING Some or all NIBP safety functions are disabled in the NIBP TEST
screen in the Service Menu. Do not attempt to conduct NIBP TEST when the cuff
is attached to a patient.
WARNING Do not use the Propaq CS monitor in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) suite or a hyperbaric chamber. Such use can cause fire or explosion
resulting in patient injury and monitor damage.
WARNING Impedance pneumography and CO
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monitoring may not operate
properly when used in conjunction with high-frequency jet ventilation or
high-frequency oscillatory ventilation.
WARNING This monitor should only be repaired by qualified service personnel.
The operator should not attempt to open the monitor case or perform any
maintenance on the monitor except for procedures explicitly described in this
manual that can be performed by operators such as inspection and cleaning.
WARNING When taking NIBP measurements, periodically observe the patient’s
limb to make sure that the circulation is not impaired for a prolonged period of
time. Also make sure the blood pressure cuff is properly placed according to the
Propaq CS Directions for Use. Be especially careful when using the short-term
automatic mode (TURBOCUF). Prolonged impairment of circulation or improper
cuff placement can cause contusions.
WARNING The range of values measured by the monitoring parameters is
provided in the Specifications section of the Propaq CS Directions for Use.
Operation of the monitor outside the range of specified values is not
recommended and may cause inaccurate results.
WARNING Electronic equipment that emits very strong electromagnetic or radio
frequency signals can cause electrical interference with monitor operation,
including causing the monitor to turn off power. Avoid operating this monitor near
such equipment. For guidance about electromagnetic emissions and the
recommended separation distance between the monitor and such equipment,
refer to the specifications section of this manual.
WARNING Military radars are allocated as primary users in the bandwidths
between 5.25 - 5.35 GHz and 5.47 to 5.725 GHz. In the event a radar signature is
detected, the Access Point moves to a new channel, which can temporarily
interrupt patient monitoring. If the device (wireless) is operated near a military
radar, the radar could cause damage to the device.
WARNING This product contains no user-serviceable components. Any
unauthorized changes to the product invalidate Welch Allyn’s warranty and also
invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
WARNING Do not use the pulse oximeter as a replacement or substitute for
ECG-based arrhythmia analysis.