User's Manual

9 Clinical Considerations
Effects of Electrosurgical Equipment
9.2 RECOVER BP IABP/VAD System – Operator’s Manual
Effects of Electrosurgical Equipment
The RECOVER BP Console may exhibit the following effects during
the use of electrosurgical equipment:
• Display becomes blank or distorted
• Alarm sounds
• Pumping stops or becomes erratic
The display and the pumping function will resume normal operation
within 10 seconds after the completion of electrosurgery.
Effects of Defibrillation Equipment
WARNING: Be extremely careful when a defibrillator is used on a
patient. Dangerous high voltage is present during defibrillation. Do
NOT touch the Console, patient, table, accessories, cables, or any
connected equipment.
The Console is classified as Type CF defibrillation-proof
(IEC 60601-1) equipment.
The following effects may occur during defibrillation:
• Display becomes blank or distorted
• Alarm sounds
• Pumping stops or becomes erratic
The display and the pumping function will resume normal operation
within 10 seconds after the completion of defibrillation.