Philips V24CT, V26CT manual Monitor Installation Patient Safety

Introduction

The M1205A V24 and V26 Patient Monitors and compatible modules and accessories are designed to comply with the following international safety requirements for medical electrical equipment:

•UL 2601-1

•CSA C22.2 No. 601-1

•IEC 601-1

•IEC 601-1-1

Classification (IEC 601-1):Class 1, type CF, continuous operation.

IP20 indicates ordinary protection against the ingress of liquids.

Note—If you have the M1205A option 020, 022, 024, or 025 versions of the V24 and V26 Patient Monitor, refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DOC) for a complete list of international safety requirements for medical electrical equipment.

The patient leakage current is less than 10µA. All systems and the Anesthetic Gas Module have floating inputs and are protected against the effects of defibrillation and electrosurgery.

This symbol appears next to certain connectors located on the front and/ or rear of the instrument. It indicates that the connectors are designed to have special protection against electric shocks and are defibrillator proof.

Warning

Do not touch the patient, table or instruments during defibrillation.

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