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Safety Information
WARNING: Do not autoclave the monitor.
WARNING: Before use, carefully read sensor or probe directions for use, including
all warnings, cautions, and instructions.
WARNING: Do not use damaged cuffs, sensors and other cables. Do not immerse
cuffs, sensors and other cables completely in water, solvents, or cleaning solutions
because the connectors are not waterproof. Do not sterilize cuffs, sensors and other
cables by irradiation, steam, or ethylene oxide. Refer to each cleaning instructions in
the directions for use.
WARNING: If the battery shows any signs of damage, leakage, or cracking, it must be
replaced immediately, by a qualified service person, and only with a battery
approved by the manufacturer.
WARNING: The monitor is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. It must
be used in conjunction with clinical signs and symptoms.
WARNING: The measurement of ARGUS VCM vital signs monitor can be affected
by patient conditions, motions, sensors, environmental condition and electromagnetic
external condition.
WARNING: It is possible that any radio frequency transmitting equipment and other
sources of electrical noise such as cellular phones, due to close proximity or strength
of a source, may result in disruption of performance.
WARNING: To ensure patient safety, do not place the monitor in any position that
might cause it to fall on the patient.
WARNING: Disconnect ARGUS VCM and sensors during magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) scanning. Use during MRI could cause burns or adversely affect the
MRI image or the monitor's accuracy. Also, to avoid burns, remove the sensors from
the patient before conducting MRI.
WARNING: During prolonged and continuous SpO2 monitoring, check the sensor
site at least once every 4 hours. Inspect the patient's skin integrity and circulation,
and relocate the sensor if necessary. Tissue damage can result from improper or
prolonged sensor attachment.
WARNING: Do not lift the monitor by a sensor cable or a power cord because the
cable could disconnect from the monitor, causing the monitor to drop on the patient.
WARNING: ARGUS VCM may not operate effectively on patients who are
experiencing convulsions or tremors.
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