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4 Operating Instructions
4.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR
REQUIRED
Doctor, patient, assistant and all others inside the operatory must wear
appropriate laser eyewear protection for the laser wavelength of 940nm.
Periodically inspect laser eyewear for pitting and cracking. For
replacement or additional protective laser eyewear, please contact
Biolase or your authorized dealer.
LASER
PLUME
Special care must be taken to prevent infection from the laser plume
generated by vaporization of virally or bacterially infected tissue. Use
high speed suction and clinical masks for protection at all times during
the laser procedure.
4.2 PREPARATION FOR USE
Before using the iLase, make sure the following conditions have been met:
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The iLase charging station power supply is plugged into working AC power receptacle, and at least
one battery is connected to the charging station and charged for at least 2 hours.
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The iLase cover has been sterilized using the sterilization instructions noted in Chapter 6 “Cleaning
and Sterilization.”
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The tips that you plan to use have been sterilized using the sterilization instructions noted in
Chapter 6 “Cleaning and Sterilization.”
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The iLase main body and battery have been disinfected by following the cleaning and disinfecting
instructions noted in Chapter 6 “Cleaning and Sterilization.”
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The iLase has been assembled, including the cover and a fully charged battery assembly.
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A tip appropriate for the planned procedure has been installed in the iLase cover.
4.3 STARTING THE ILASE
Turn on the iLase by installing the battery.
NOTE: To avoid Error message, do not hold the handpiece over the rubber finger grip area at any time in
STANDBY mode. If an error message occurs, simply remove your fingers from the rubber grip and wait until
message clears.
The iLase Welcome Screen is displayed.
Figure 4
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Welcome Screen
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