
bkSpecto Ultrasound System General Information
SM41406-4 1-3
1.3 WARNINGS and CAUTIONS:
For your own and others safety please read the following carefully:
Warnings:
Opening the instrument can expose live parts.
Any work done on the open instrument with power on must only be done by BK
Ultrasound or their authorised representatives, who are aware of the hazards
involved.
Any repair on the bkSpecto system must be followed by an electrical safety test to
verify a continuous safe operation of the system.
Only the original mains cable must be used NEVER USE EXTENSION CABLES!!
The bkSpecto system contains a Lithium battery. Under no circumstances must this
battery be removed or replaced by the user as there is danger of explosion.
SR-w1: Service and repair of BK Medical electromedical equipment must be carried
out only by the manufacturer or its authorized representatives. BK Medical reserves
the right to disclaim all responsibility, including but not limited to responsibility for the
operating safety, reliability and performance of equipment serviced or repaired by
other parties. After service or repairs have been carried out, a qualified electrician or
hospital technician should verify the safety of all equipment.
Personal Safety:
Be aware that there may be a risk of infection due to contaminated equipment, especially
puncture guides/needles and transducers. The following precautions should be taken:
At the hospital – before working on or receiving any equipment – ask staff to sterilize
transducers and puncture guides. Consoles must be disinfected. Hospital staff shall
follow the recommendations in the Care and Cleaning Guide.
Use gloves when working with equipment that may be contaminated, especially if
you have open wounds or scratches.
Equipment that may be contaminated must be sterilized before being returned to a
customer. Follow the recommendations in the Transducer User Guide.
Always wash your hands after working with the equipment.
If you scratch yourself on contaminated equipment, immediately contact the hospital
staff or see a doctor.
Cautions:
Always use correct fuses.
Switch off all equipment before connecting or disconnecting their interfaces. Failure
to do so could damage the equipment.
The power supply cord is the means of connecting the bkSpecto system from the
main power supply.