User's Manual Part 1

Important Information FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System
page 14 User’s Manual
Contraindications
None
To assure safe and reliable operation for the use and the patient, please read and heed
the following warnings and cautions.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS:
To assure safe use and accurate results when using the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System
be aware of the following conditions:
Read and understand all procedures prior to use.
Before using the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System, you must read and understand all the
instructions and procedures in this User’s Manual. Failure to comply with the instructions
may affect the safety of the patient, clinician, and/or the accuracy of the exam results. For
the most up-to-date version of the User’s Manual, go to
http://www.verathon.com/manuals.htm.
Clean after every use.
To ensure the reliability of the FloSensor, it is imperative that you clean the FloSensor
with a typical disinfecting bathroom cleaner after every use.
When cleaning FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System components, do not use any
products containing ammonia.
Sterilization.
Do not sterilize this instrument.
Power Supply.
Only connect the FloPoint
®
Elite AC adapter to power sources consistent with the input
specifications shown on the adaptor label.
Risk of fire and/or explosion.
Do not use the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
Risk of device damage:
Do not allow any foreign objects fall onto or into the device. Only expose the unit to fluids
as directed for uroflow measurements and cleaning.
Do not subject the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System to mechanical vibration, dust, or shock.
Do not store or use the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System near heat sources such as
radiators. Do not operate this device in temperatures below 10ºC (50ºF) or above 35ºC
(104ºF). Do not store this device in temperatures below -10ºC (14ºF) or above 35ºC
(95ºF).
Assure that the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System is situated in an area with proper
ventilation.
To comply with IEC 60601-1 and national electrical codes, the FloCharger must be wall-
mounted as described in this manual.
Never cover the FloCharger or FloSensor with any cloth or other object that might
interfere with proper ventilation.
Do not store or operate the FloPoint
®
Elite Uroflow System near equipment or devices
that generate strong electro-magnetic fields.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the FloSensor or FloCharger.