Arjo Huntleigh D900 MKIII Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 3

1. Introduction
The D900 is a battery powered hand-held Doppler for vascular use. It provides an audible sound of vascular
bloodfl ow. This equipment is for use only by suitably qualifi ed healthcare practitioners and is not intended for
use by the patient.
Before using this equipment, study this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the controls, display
features and operation.
Experience with use of ultrasonic dopplers is preferable, but for novice users training material is provided with
the online documents. Exposure to ultrasound should be kept As Low As Reasonably Achievable - (ALARA
guidelines).
Scan the QR code on the rear cover of this IFU with a smartphone, or visit the Huntleigh website for electronic
copies of user literature. All documents are available to download as PDF fi les. To read them, you must have a
PDF reader installed on your device. Alternatively paper copies are available upon request.
1.1 Unpacking / Preliminary Checks
On receipt of your Doppler, check that all items are present and undamaged. If items are missing or have been
damaged in transit, inform Huntleigh Healthcare immediately.
Handheld Doppler
Ultrasound Gel
2. Safety
2.1 Warnings
• Dopplers are screening tools to aid the healthcare professional. If there is doubt as to vascular status,
further investigations should be undertaken immediately using alternative techniques.
• Do not use in the presence of fl ammable gases.
• Do not use in a sterile fi eld* unless additional barrier precautions are taken.
• Do not sterilise the product or its accessories*. The product will be damaged.
• Do not expose to excessive heat, including prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fi re as this can cause them to explode.
• The Doppler is not waterproof and must not be immersed.
• This product contains sensitive electronics, which are susceptible to interference, this will be indicated by
unusual sounds.
• This equipment must not be modifi ed.
Note: *Does not apply to Intraoperative Probe. Refer to Intraoperative Probe IFU for details on cleaning/
sterilisation processes.
2.2 Patient Applied Parts
As defi ned in IEC 60601-1 the patient applied parts of the Dopplers are the ultrasound probes.
2.3 Intended Use & Indications
The Doppler is intended for use by qualifi ed healthcare practitioners in primary, acute and community healthcare
environments, for the assessment of vascular blood fl ow, to assist in diagnosis.
The Doppler is indicated for the assessment of blood fl ow, within veins and arteries, by audible means.
2.4 Contraindications
• Do not use on broken or fragile skin.
• Do not use on the eye.
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