Sessantaquattro+ User Manual v.2.0 –March 2023
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•In proximity of inflammable substances (especially inflammable liquids and gases) or in
environments with high concentration of oxygen.
•On patients carrying life-supporting equipment that might be adversely affected by electromagnetic
interferences, such as pacemakers, etc.
The following precautions should be observed:
•Only use electrodes supplied by the manufacturer: Sessantaquattro+ is guaranteed to achieve
tested performance only if used with electrodes supplied by the manufacturer.
•Contact the manufacturer immediately if extraneous materials permeate into the device (liquids,
powders, etc.). In case of strong impacts (like dropping on the floor, etc.), verify that no crack or
any other kind of damage is visible. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer.
•The Sessantaquattro+ is subject to electromagnetic interference that is not dangerous for the
patient (such as electrostatic or electromagnetic interference generated by electrical motors and
other sources). This interference may affect the measurements of the physiological variables
derived from the EMG or EEG signals. These measurements are not meant to be used for diagnostic
purposes, and thus these signal alterations cannot be dangerous for the patient, please always
take into account the presence of noise in your signal processing tasks and evaluations.
•The connection between Sessantaquattro+ and other electrical devices must be done in compliance
with the European standard EN 60601-1-1 on medical devices.
•The use of the Sessantaquattro+ is restricted to skilled personnel.
•Incorrect measurements can arise when unskilled personnel use the device in presence of strong
sources electromagnetic interference (e.g., strong electromagnetic fields). The presence of
interference in the signals is easily recognised by skilled personnel. Read carefully the instruction
remarks before use.
