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15020-101 Rev-D

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Reichert Technologies (Reichert) is not responsible for the safety and reliability of 
this instrument when:

• 

Assembly, disassembly, repair, or modification is made by unauthorized 

dealers or persons.

• 

Instrument is not used in accordance with this User’s Guide.

WARNING:  AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO RISK OF INJURY OR 

DEATH.

 WARNING: 

UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW AND EUROPEAN 

REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT THIS DEVICE BE PURCHASED ONLY BY A 
PHYSICIAN OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A PHYSICIAN. 

 WARNING

: THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S 
GUIDE.  THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND THE PERFORMANCE OF 
THE INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF USED IN A MANNER 
NOT SPECIFIED BY REICHERT TECHNOLOGIES.

 

WARNING:

 DO NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS INSTRUMENT WITHOUT 

AUTHORIZATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.  ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE 
TO THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPERIENCED 
PERSONNEL OR DEALERS WHO ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT OR 
SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR.

 WARNING: 

MODIFICATIONS TO THIS INSTRUMENT ARE NOT 

ALLOWED. ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS UNIT MUST BE AUTHORIZED 
BY REICHERT OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT 
MAY OCCUR.

 WARNING: 

IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MODIFIED, APPROPRIATE 

INSPECTION AND TESTING MUST BE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE 
CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.

 WARNING:

 THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE 

PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE ANESTHETIC MIXTURES, SUCH AS 
OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.

 WARNING:

 THE BATTERY SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WITH THE 

BATTERY SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.  USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY 
MAY CAUSE FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.

 

WARNING:  

DO NOT PLACE A SHORTING DEVICE BETWEEN THE 

BATTERY TERMINALS, OR ALLOW THE BATTERY TO BECOME WET.  
MISUSE OR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS BATTERY MAY CAUSE IT 
TO BECOME VERY HOT, IGNITE OR EXPLODE.  DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT 
AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

 

WARNING:  

DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERIES.  THE BATTERY IS NOT 

DESIGNED TO BE CHARGED BY ANY ELECTRICAL SOURCE.  CHARGING 
COULD GENERATE GAS AND INTERNAL SHORT-CIRCUITING, LEADING 
TO DISTORTION, LEAKAGE, OVERHEATING, EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Warnings & Cautions

Summary of Contents for Reichert PDM

Page 1: ...PDM Digital PD Meter User s Guide...

Page 2: ...in the product described in this manual without notice and without incorporating those changes in any products already sold ISO 9001 13485 Certified Reichert products are designed and manufactured un...

Page 3: ...for Use 9 Turning on the PDM 9 Calibration Verification 9 PD Measurement 9 Monocular PD Measurement 9 Adjustable Distance PD Measurement 9 Vertex Distance Measurement 10 Cleaning Maintenance 11 Cleani...

Page 4: ...TRAINED BY REICHERT OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT MAY OCCUR WARNING MODIFICATIONS TO THIS INSTRUMENT ARE NOT ALLOWED ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS UNIT MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY REICHERT OR SER...

Page 5: ...ON TO THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT CAUTION DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS INSTRUMENT AS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR SEE MAINTENANCE SECTION FOR DETAILED CLE...

Page 6: ...in this User s Guide Consult Instructions for Use REF Catalog Number SN Serial Number Type B Product Classification Class II Equipment 2015 Date of Manufacture Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equip...

Page 7: ...guide to ensure optimum performance of your new instrument Properly trained eyecare professionals such as ophthalmologists optometrists opticians and eye care technicians should operate this instrume...

Page 8: ...ance LD modes 5 LCD Screen Measurement data is displayed on the LCD 6 Viewfinder Operator looks through the viewfinder to see the index lines and the patient s eyes 7 Magnification Switch Changes the...

Page 9: ...at the contact information in the Introduction section of this manual PD Measurement 1 Set the Distance Dial to infinity 2 Carefully position the instrument in front of the patient using the Nose and...

Page 10: ...ctive patient windows 3 Approach the patient s head from the side and position the PDM so that the fixed index line appears to be touching the front of the cornea 4 Position the Forehead Support again...

Page 11: ...necessary apply a small amount of clean water to a clean soft cloth to remove any residual soap solution 3 Dry the exterior using a clean soft cloth 4 Isopropyl alcohol may be used to clean the Foreh...

Page 12: ...cular 46 82mm 0 5 mm 0 5mm steps Monocular 23 41mm 0 5 mm 0 5mm steps Vertex 5 23mm 0 5 mm 0 5mm steps Distances 30cm Infinity Disposal This product does not generate any environmentally hazardous res...

Page 13: ...e or handling of the product If notified promptly in writing of any action brought against the purchaser based on a claim that the instrument infringes a U S Patent Reichert will defend such action at...

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