CS 8100 3D Family Safety, Regulatory & Technical Specifications (SM844)_Ed10 7
WARNINGS
Unit
Read and understand this Safety Information before using the unit.
You are responsible for the operation and maintenance of this unit. Only
legally qualified persons can operate this unit. They MUST have training
to use the radiological equipment. Do NOT open the cover of the unit.
When necessary, have a trained authorized service technician carry out
inspection and maintenance operations.
Install this unit in an X-ray room that complies with current installation
standards. From this location, you must be able to maintain visual or
audio communication with the patient and be able to access the
Acquisition interface module during exposure.
This unit must be permanently connected to the ground with a fixed
power supply cable. To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment
must ONLY be connected to a mains supply with protective earth.
Do NOT operate the unit if there is the threat of an earthquake. Following
an earthquake, ensure that the unit is operating satisfactorily before
using it again. Failure to observe this precaution may expose patients to
hazards.
X-ray equipment is hazardous to patients and the operator if you do not
observe the exposure safety factors and operating instructions.
Considering radiation safety of pediatric population, protocol for
Acquisition on Pediatric patients must be followed. For more
information on imaging pediatric patients more safely and effectively,
refer to FDA Pediatric X-ray Imaging webpage:
http://www.fda.gov/radiation-emittingproducts/radiationemittingproduct
sandprocedures/medicalimaging/ucm298899.htm
Do NOT place objects within the field of operation of the unit.
The patient should wear a protective lead-lined shoulder apron with a
thyroid collar, unless other Radiation Protection Protocols apply locally.
While adjusting the height of the unit, ensure that the patient is kept
clear of the mechanism.
When the unit is not in use, ensure that the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF
(O).
If the unit develops a fault, switch it to off (O), display an “Unserviceable”
notice and contact a service technician.
To dispose of the unit or its components, contact a service technician.
Ask the patient to refrain from moving during the entire period of
exposure.
Ask the patient to remain still until the unit arm has stopped moving and
the RESET movement has completed.
Do NOT use this unit in conjunction with oxygen-rich environments.
This unit is not intended for use with flammable anesthetics or
flammable agents.
Do NOT hang from the cephalostat
It is not recommended to use accessories other than those specified in
this document and sold by Carestream Health.