Safety Precautions 1-11
1.5 Latex Alert
When choosing a probe sheath, it is recommended that you directly contact CIVCO for
obtaining probe sheath, pricing information, samples and local distribution information.
For CIVCO information, please contact the following:
CIVCO Medical Instruments Tel: 1-800-445-6741
WWW.civco.com
WARNING:
Allergic reactions in latex (natural rubber) sensitive patients
may range from mild skin reactions (irritation) to fatal
anaphylactic shock, and may include difficulty in breathing
(wheezing), dizziness, shock, swelling of the face, hives,
sneezing or itching of the eyes (FDA Medical Alert on latex
products, “Allergic Reactions to Latex-containing Medical
Devices”, issued on March 29, 1991).
1.6 Warning Labels
The warning labels are attached to this system in order to call your attention to potential
hazards. The symbol on the warning labels indicates safety precautions.
The warning labels use the same signal words as those used in the operator’s manual.
Read operator’s manual carefully before using the system.
The name, pattern and meaning of each warning label are described as follows:
No. Warning Labels Meaning
1
Read this information carefully before using
the system.
2
The following labels are available
when the system works with the
mobile trolley.
a. Do not place the system on a sloped
surface. Otherwise the system may slide,
resulting in personal injury or the system
malfunction. Two persons are required to
move the system over a sloped surface.
b. Do not sit on the system.
c. DO NOT push the system when the
casters are locked.