GE Venue Go Service Manual

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IRECTION 5813707-100, REVISION 2 VENUE GO™ SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-7
PRELIMINARY
1-3-2 Standard Hazard Icons
Important information will always be preceded by the exclamation point contained within a triangle,
or the symbols for “Danger”, “Warning” or “Caution”, as seen throughout this chapter. In addition to text,
several different graphical icons (symbols) may be used to make you aware of specific types of hazards
that could cause harm. Even if a symbol isn’t used in this manual, it may be included for your reference.
Other hazard icons make you aware of specific procedures that should be followed.
NOTE: The Venue Go™ system has no unintended or motorized moving parts that could cause pinching; all
moving parts are mechanically operated by the user.
Pay attention to move such parts carefully (e.g. articulated arm).
Table 1-3 Standard Hazard Icons
ICON POTENTIAL HAZARD USAGE SOURCE
Biological Hazard
Describes precautions necessary to
prevent the risk of disease transmission
or infections.
• Patient/user infection due to contaminated
equipment.
• Cleaning and care
instructions
• Sheath and glove
guidelines
ISO 7000
No. 0659
Electrical Hazard
Describes precautions necessary to
prevent the risk of injury through electric
hazards.
• Electrical micro-shock to patient, e.g.,
ventricular
Probes
• ECG, if applicable
• Connections to back panel
Moving Hazard
Describes precautions necessary to prevent the
risk of injury through moving or tipping hazard!
• Console, accessories or optional storage
devices that can fall on patient, user, or others.
• Collision with persons or objects may result in
injury while maneuvering or during system
transport.
• Injury to user from moving the console.
Moving
• Using brakes
• Transporting
Acoustic Output Hazard
Patient injury or tissue damage from ultrasound
radiation.
ALARA, the use of Power
Output following the ‘as low
as reasonably achievable’
principle.
Explosion Hazard
Describes precautions necessary to prevent the
risk of injury through explosion hazard!
• Risk of explosion if used in the presence of
flammable anesthetics.
Flammable anesthetic
Fire and Smoke Hazard
• Patient/user injury or adverse reaction from fire
or smoke.
• Patient/user injury from explosion and fire.
• Replacing fuses
• Outlet guidelines

GE Venue Go Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Venue Go
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English