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Thank you for purchasing the Welch Allyn Video Colposcope. Follow the operation and maintenance instructions found in
this manual and your video colposcope will provide you with many years of reliable service. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before attempting to use your new video colposcope.
IMPORTANT: The material outlined in this manual should be reviewed and understood prior to operation of the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and complies with emissions standard EN60601-1-2: 1993, CISPR Publication
11:1990/EN55011: 1991 for Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class B.
This equipment also has been tested and complies with susceptibility standards to electrostatic discharge (ESD), radiated elec-
tromagnetic fields, fast transient bursts, and conducted surge interference. The procedures and criteria for conformance are
contained in IEC801-2, 801-3, 801-4, 801-5, and EN60601-1-2: 1993.
In addition, this equipment has been tested and complies with EN6000-3-2 (1st Edition) covering harmonic disturbances in
supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment, Part 2, and EN 6000-3-3 (1st Edition) cover-
ing voltage fluctuation disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Part
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INDICATIONS FOR USE: For examination of the tissues of the vagina, cervix, and external genitalia, to investigate, by means
of magnification, abnormal cervical cytology or suspicious lesions of the lower female genital tract. Also used for correspond-
ing biopsy and treatment, when indicated.
NOTE: This device complies with the guidelines of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
threshold limits values for ultraviolet radiation for exposure time and distance consistent with the intended use of
this device.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts sale of this device to, or to the order of, a physician or other appropriately
licensed medical professional.
WARNING: Users of this equipment should be thoroughly trained in the appropriate medical procedures. Fur-
thermore, they should take the time to read and understand these instructions before performing any proce-
dure. They should also read and understand the instructions for any other equipment used in conjunction with
the video colposcope (i.e. electrosurgical generators). Failure to do so may result in injury to the patient and/or
damage to the video colposcope.