Using A Phantom; Electrical Safety Tests; Safety Test Overview - GE LOGIQ S8 Service Manual

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Section 10-6

Using a Phantom

Refer to the User Manual of the Phantom for information on using a phantom and quality assurance
tests. For measurement accuracy of the system review chapter 13.5 of the Basic User Manual of
LOGIQ™ S8. To get comparable results, use Multi-purpose phantom, Model 539-05 from ATS
Laboratories Inc.
Section 10-7

Electrical Safety Tests

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Safety Test Overview

The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and conform to UL60601-1 (For USA) and
IEC60601-1 Medical Equipment Safety Standards. They are intended for the electrical safety evaluation
of cord-connected, electrically operated, patient care equipment. If additional information is needed,
refer to the UL60601-1 (For USA) and IEC 60601-1 documents.
THE USER MUST ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE PERFORMED AT
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LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PATIENT
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SAFETY STANDARD UL60601-1 AND IEC60601-1. ONLY TRAINED PERSONS ARE
ALLOWED TO PERFORM THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.
To avoid electrical shock, the unit under test must not be connected to other electrical
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equipment. Remove all interconnecting cables and wires. The unit under test must not be
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contacted by users or patients while performing these tests.
Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated probes and other components
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that have been in patient contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures
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before handling the equipment.
Test the system, peripherals and probes for leakage current. Excessive leakage current
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can cause FATAL INJURY OR DEATH. High leakage current can also indicate
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degradation of insulation and a potential for electrical failure. DO NOT use probes or
equipment having excessive leakage current.
To minimize the risk of a probe causing electrical shock, the customer should observe the following
recommendations:
• DO NOT use a probe that is cracked or damaged in any way
• Check probe leakage current:
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* once a year on surface probes
* once a year on endocavitary probes
* whenever probe damage is suspected
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