GE Voluson S6 User Manual

The Voluson® S6/S8 scanner system has been designed for utmost safety for patient and
user. Read the following chapters thoroughly before you start working with the machine! The
manufacturer guarantees safety and reliability of the system only when all the following
cautions and warnings are observed.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
This system is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation in the
following clinical applications:
Image Acquisition for diagnostic purposes incl. measurements on acquired image.
Clinical applications: Patient population: Operator profile:
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Abdominal
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Small Parts
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Obstetrics
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Gynecology
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Cardiology
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Urology
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Peripheral Vascular
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Pediatrics
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Neurology
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MSK
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Age: all ages (encl. embryos
and fetuses)
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Location: worldwide
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Sex: male and female
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Weight: all weight categories
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Qualified and trained
physicians or sonographers
with at least basic ultrasound
knowledge.
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The operator must have read
and understood the user
manual.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The Voluson® S6/S8 system is not intended for:
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ophthalmic use or any use causing the acoustic beam to pass through the eye.
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The system is not intended for intra-operative use except vagina and rectum.
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician!
Describes general precautions necessary to protect health and the equipment.
Describes important information that has to be read before proceeding.
Describes precautions necessary to prevent the risk of disease transmission or infections.
Describes precautions necessary to prevent the risk of injury through electric hazards.
Describes precautions necessary to prevent the risk of injury through explosion hazard!
Safety
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Voluson® S6/S8 Basic User Manual
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GE Voluson S6 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Voluson S6
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English