schedule. The sole responsibility rests with the individuals,
hospitals, or institutions utilizing the product.
1.
The transducer acoustic surface is frangible and must be handle
with care. Gel must be wiped off from the transducer after use.
These precautions will prolong the life of the unit.
The user must check that the equipment does not have visible
evidence of damage that may affect patient safety or product's
capability before use .The recommended inspection interval is
once per month or less. If damage is evident, replacement is
recommended before use.
2.
To ensure the product is always functional when required, the
following maintenance shall be performed:
Visual Inspection
Cleaning the product and its accessories
Check the battery fuel gauge
Testing product Performance
Correction: manually calculate the FHR with hearing fetal heartbeat
sound for qualification.
Recommended maintenance and care:
It is important that the Product is stored at the operating
temperature range if it is expected to be used. Optimal battery life
will be obtained if stored and operated at room temperature. See
Section 7 for Temperature Specifications.
The Product requires no calibration.
6.2 Visual Inspection
The product and its accessories should be carefully inspected prior to
installation, once every 16 months thereafter and each time the
equipment is serviced.
Carefully inspect the equipment for physical damage
Inspect all external connections for loose connectors or frayed
cables.
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