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Chapter 1 Safety
A medical device can either generate or receive electromagnetic interference. The EMC standards
describe tests for both emitted and received interference.
Samsung Medison’s ultrasound systems do not generate electromagnetic interference in excess of
the referenced standards.
An Ultrasound System is designed to receive signals at radio frequency and is therefore susceptible
to interference generated by RF energy sources. Examples of other sources of interference are
medical devices, information technology products, and radio and television transmission towers.
Tracing the source of radiated interference can be a dicult task. Users should consider the following
in an attempt to locate the source.
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Is the interference intermittent or constant?
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Does the interference show up only with one probe operating at the same frequency or with
several probes?
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Do two dierent probes operating at the same frequency have the same problem?
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Is the interference present if the system is moved to a dierent location in the facility?
The answers to these questions will help to determine if the problem resides with the system or
the scanning environment. After you answer the questions, contact your local Samsung Medison
customer support department.
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