Chapter 6 Safety and Regulatory
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Part Number: 0160-6411, Rev A, 02/2019
Software Release: cOS 5.00
6.4 Electrical Hazards
WARNINGS
Installation, maintenance, and repair should be performed only by
OPTIMEDICA
‐certified
personnel per the manufacturer’s recommendation and institutional standards.
Never open the laser console protective covers or attempt internal repairs or adjustments not
specifically detailed in this operator manual. Opening the covers will expose you to high voltage
components, the laser resonator, and possible laser radiation.
Do not operate the laser if any of the components are damaged or if the cords are faulty or
frayed.
6.5 Fire Hazards
WARNINGS
Do not use in the presence of flammables or explosives such as volatile anesthetics, alcohol,
certain surgical preparation solutions, or other such substances. An explosion and/or fire could
occur.
The treatment beam can ignite most nonmetallic materials. Use fire retardant drapes and
gowns. The area around the treatment site can be protected with towels or gauze sponges
moistened with sterile buffered saline solution. If allowed to dry, protective towels and sponges
can increase the potential fire hazard. A UL‐approved fire extinguisher should be readily
available.
Per IEC 60601‐2‐22, the use of flammable anesthetics or oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide
(N
2
O) and oxygen should be avoided. Some materials (e.g., cotton wool) when saturated with
oxygen may be ignited by the high temperatures produced in normal use of the
CATALYS®
System. The solvents of adhesives and flammable solutions used for cleaning and disinfecting
should be allowed to evaporate before the system is used. Attention should also be drawn to the
danger of ignition of endogenous gases.
6.6 Protecting Non-target Tissues
WARNING
Never place hands or other objects in the path of the laser beam. Severe burns could occur.
CAUTION
During treatment, only a certified operator should have access to the touchscreen control panel.