DAC-2533EN-CD
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DAC-2533EN-CD
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For more detailed information, refer to the User Manual (on Defibtech User CD).
DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS
!DANGERS:
Immediate hazards that will result in
serious personal injury or death.
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use only by qualified personnel.
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presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture.
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approved for use in hazardous locations as
defined in the National Electric Code standard.
In compliance with IEC classification, the
DDU-2300 AED is not to be used in the
presence of flammable substance/air mixtures.
!WARNINGS:
Conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices
that may result in serious personal injury or death.
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AED only as instructed in the User Manual. The
DDU-2300 AED delivers electrical energy that can
potentially cause death or injury if it is used or
discharged improperly.
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AED not to function. Maintain the DDU-2300 AED
only as described in the User Manual. The AED
contains no user serviceable parts – do not take
the unit apart.
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and currents are present. Do not open unit, remove
cover (or back), or attempt repair. There are no user
serviceable components in the DDU-2300 AED.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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attempt to recharge a lithium battery pack may
result in fire or explosion.
WARNINGS (continued)
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liquids. Immersion in fluids may result in fire
or explosion.
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Avoid spilling fluids on the AED or its accessories.
Spilling fluids into the DDU-2300 AED may damage
it or cause a fire or shock hazard.
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or its accessories.
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defibrillation pads, battery packs, and other
accessories supplied by Defibtech or its
authorized distributors. Substitution of non-
Defibtech approved accessories may cause
the device to perform improperly.
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pads are to be used.
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Defibrillation current can cause operator or
bystander injury.
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equipment in contact with the patient. Do not
touch equipment connected to the patient during
defibrillation. Disconnect other electrical equipment
from the patient before defibrillation.
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other. Do not shock with gel surface exposed.
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or to touch other ECG electrodes, lead wires,
dressings, transdermal patches, etc. Such contact
can cause electrical arcing and patient skin burns
during defibrillation and may divert defibrillating
energy away from the heart.
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use only and must be discarded after use. Reuse
can lead to potential cross infection, improper
performance of the device, inadequate delivery of
therapy and/or injury to the patient or operator.
WARNINGS (continued)
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and conductive fluids such as water, gel, blood
or saline, and metal objects, which may provide
unwanted pathways for defibrillating current.
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from the patient before defibrillation to prevent
electrical shock hazard and potential damage to
that equipment.
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defibrillation pads attached can cause damage to
the pads. Replace the defibrillation pads if they
become damaged during use.
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RF devices such as cellular phones and two-way
radios can cause improper AED operation. Normally
using a cell phone near the AED should not cause
a problem; however, a distance of 2 meters (6 feet)
between RF devices and the DDU-2300 AED is
recommended.
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diagnosis by the patient analysis system.
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analysis can cause incorrect or delayed diagnosis,
especially if very low amplitude or low frequency
rhythms are present.
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AED may have reduced sensitivity and not detect
all shockable rhythms. If you know the patient has
an implanted pacemaker, do not place electrodes
directly over an implanted device.
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skin and defibrillation pads can cause patient
skin burns. To help prevent air pockets, make
sure self-adhesive defibrillation pads completely
adhere to the skin. Do not use dried out or expired
defibrillation pads.
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to assess the DDU-2300 AED’s readiness for
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performance or detect abuse, damage, or a defect
that occurred after the most recent test is completed.
WARNINGS (continued)
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cause the device to perform improperly and/or
result in injury to the patient or operator.
!CAUTIONS:
Conditions, hazards, or unsafe practices that
may result in minor personal injury, damage to the
DDU-2300 AED, or loss of data.
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Do not install battery packs after the
expiration date.
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Use defibrillation pads prior to their expiration
date. Do not re-use defibrillation pads. Discard
defibrillation pads after use (in the event of
suspected pad malfunction, return pads
to Defibtech for testing).
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accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws.
To avoid fire and explosion hazard, do not burn
or incinerate the battery pack. Do not crush.
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range of environmental conditions specified in the
technical specifications.
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the patient prior to use of other defibrillators.
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electrodes are still connected to the patient.
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damage the unit and will void the warranty.
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a wide variety of field use conditions, rough
handling beyond specifications may result in
damage to the unit.
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or on the order of a physician.
