Warnings - Interacoustics Affinity 2.0 Gebrauchsanweisung

1.5 Warnings

Throughout this manual, the following definitions of warning, caution and notice are used:
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
Federal law restricts the sale, distribution, or use of this device to, by, or on the order of a licensed medical
practitioner.
1. This equipment is intended to be connected to other equipment thus forming a Medical Electrical
System. External equipment intended for connection to signal input, signal output or other connectors
must comply with the relevant product standard e.g. IEC 60950-1 for IT equipment and the IEC 60601-
series for medical electrical equipment. In addition, all such combinations – Medical Electrical Systems –
must comply with the safety requirements stated in the general standard IEC 60601-1, (edition 3.1),
clause 16. Any equipment not complying with the leakage current requirements in IEC 60601-1 must be
kept outside the patient environment i.e. at least 1.5m from the patient support or must be supplied via a
separation transformer to reduce the leakage currents. Any person who connects external equipment to
signal input, signal output or other connectors has formed a Medical Electrical System and is therefore
responsible for the system to comply with these requirements. If in doubt, contact a qualified medical
technician or your local representative. When the instrument is connected to a PC, or other similar items,
beware of not touching the PC and patient simultaneously.
2. A Separation Device (isolation device) is needed to isolate the equipment located outside the patient
environment from the equipment located inside the patient environment. In particular such a Separation
Device is required when a network connection is made. The requirement for the Separation Device is
defined in IEC 60601-1 clause 16.
3. To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to supply mains with a
protective earth.
4. Do not use any additional multiple socket-outlet or extension cord. For safe setup please refer to section
2.3
5. No modification of this equipment is allowed without the authorization of Interacoustics.
Interacoustics will make available on request circuit diagrams, component part lists, descriptions,
calibration instructions, or other information. This will assist service personnel to repair, the parts of this
audiometer that are designated by the Interacoustics service personnel as repairable.
6. For maximum electrical safety, turn off the power to a mains- powered instrument when it is left unused.
7. The instrument is not protected against ingress of water or other liquids. If any spillage occurs, check the
instrument carefully before use or return for service.
8. No part of the equipment can be serviced or maintained while in use with the patient.
9. Do not use the equipment if it is showing visible signs of damage.
Affinity2.0/Equinox2.0 – Instructions for Use - EN
The WARNING label identifies conditions or practices that may present danger
to the patient and/or user.
The CAUTION label identifies conditions or practices that could result in
damage to the equipment.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
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