Explanation of Symbols
Warning indications
Warning indications in the text are
marked with a triangle and boxed.
Signal words at the beginning of a warning indi-
cation specify the type and severity of the con-
sequences, if the measures to avert the hazard
are not adhered to.
_ NOTE means that property damage can occur.
_ CAUTION means that light to fairly serious
personal injury can occur.
_ WARNING means that serious personal injury
can occur.
_ DANGER means that life-threatening personal
injury can occur.
Important information
Important information that do not lead to
hazards for humans or property damage
are marked with the icon aside and are
also boxed.
Other symbols in the Manual
Symbol
Meaning
▷
Item of an operation description
_
Item of a list
▪
Subitem of an operation descrip-
tion or a list
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Numbers in square brackets refer
to position numbers in graph-
ics/figures
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Other symbols on the product
Symbol
Meaning
Medical device
MD
MD
Unique Device Identifier
UDI
UDI
Article number
REF
REF
Batch code
LOT
LOT
Manufacturer
Country of manufacture
General Safety Instructions
When using the product, always observe the fol-
lowing safety instructions:
CAUTION:
A defective product can lead to malfunctions!
On detection of damage or a functional defect
of the product:
▷ Label the product as defective.
▷ Prevent further operation until the product
has been repaired.
NOTE:
Any serious incident that has occurred in rela-
tion to the device should be reported to the
manufacturer and the competent authority of
the Member State in which the user and/or
patient is established.
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