Important Information To Consider Before Operating; Proper Use; Warnings And Precautions - Riester ri-vital Mode D'emploi

Important Information to Consider before Operating

You have purchased a high-quality RIESTER product, which was manufactured in accor-
dance with Directive 93/42 EWG and is continuously subject to strict quality control.
Please read this manual carefully before operating the device keep it in a safe place.
We will be glad to assist you should you have any questions. You will find our address in
this manual. We will provide you the address of our partner upon request.
Please note that all of the devices described in this manual are intended solely for use by
appropriately trained personnel.
Please also note that correct and safe functioning of this device is only guaranteed when
used with the original Riester accessories.

Proper Use

ri-vital ® is a medical device for measuring arterial blood pressure by means of the oscillo-
metric method and arterial oxygen saturation. The pulsoximeter was calibrated to display
the functional oxygen saturation, which is determined from the length of the pulse wave
using two, highly precise light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The device is suitable for measure-
ments in adults, children and infants. It can be used to measure and display the described
values in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices and similar facilities. Other use is not intended.

Warnings and Precautions

Explanation:
WARNING: Indicates things that could harm the patient or user.
CAUTION: Indicates things that could damage the device.
COMMENT:Indicates other important information.
WARNINGS:
Do not use this device together with flammable anaesthetic.
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Do not use this device in environments where there is danger of explosion.
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Do not use this device in the vicinity of magnetic resonance imaging (MR) scanners. MR
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scanners can generate currents that lead to burns.
This device's readings must be linked to clinical symptoms and signs. The device is only
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intended as a tool for diagnosis.
If your affix certain sensors with plaster or adhesive tape, do not apply it too tightly in
order not to interrupt the patient's blood circulation at the measurement site.
If you connect this device to another device, check that this combination if functioning cor-
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rectly and ensure that no danger is posed to the patient or the user by this combination.
Each person who creates such a combination is configuring a medical system and is
therefore responsible for complying with the provisions of Standard 60601-1-1.
SpO2 sensor that were incorrectly placed can yield incorrect readings. Please heed the
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operating manual of the sensors.
Using defective sensors can result in incorrect displays, which could harm the patient in
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the worst case scenario. Therefore, you should not use defective sensors.
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