Candela AlexTriVantage, Operator'S Manual

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1-10 Confidential 8501-00-1800, Revision 05
Candela Corporation AlexTriVantage Laser System
Fire Hazards
WARNING! Refer to the American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers ANSI Z136.3-
2005 Section 7.
Treatment Area
Never use any flammable substance, such as alcohol or acetone in the preparation of
the skin for treatment. Use soap and water if necessary.
Anesthetics
Anesthetics administered either by inhalation or topically must be approved as non-
flammable.
Instruments
Since laser beams are reflected by most shiny surfaces, all instruments used in laser
procedures should have brushed, burnished, or blackened, non-reflective surfaces.
Laser Fiber Fire Hazard
The AlexTriVantage Laser System fibers carry significant laser energy. If the fiber were
to break during laser pulsing, a sudden flash or flame may be observed at the break
point. This flash or flame with each pulse will continue until pulsing is stopped.
Individuals in contact with this flash or flame could receive a burn. Ignition of
combustible materials (including clothing) in the proximity of the fiber break could also
occur.
If a break or sudden flash or flame is observed in the fiber, discontinue pulsing
immediately.
Because a break could occur suddenly, always position the fiber during each use
such that it is in full view. For example, do not drape the fiber over the shoulder or
around the back, leaving a portion of the fiber out of view during use.
Do not lay the fiber across combustible materials during use.
Do not drape the fiber over the shoulder or back or place it on combustible material.
Laser Generated Air Contaminants (LGAC)
Caution! Laser plume may contain viable tissue particulate.
Please reference the American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI
A136.3.-2005), section 7.3 Laser Generated Air Contaminants (LGAC).
It is recommended that some mechanism for decreasing LGACs be used. Based on
the type of condition being treated by the laser, there may be a higher incidence of
LGAC.
Caution! NIOSH Hazard Controls.
Reference the NIOSH Hazard Controls: Control of Smoke from Laser/Electrical
Surgical Procedures bulletin (HC11) – US Department of Health and Human
Services, Public Health Service: National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, September 1996.
NIOSH has shown that airborne contaminants generated by laser use can be
effectively controlled by proper ventilation and work practices. (The thermal
destruction of tissue creates smoke byproduct, which can contain a variety of
gases, vapors, dead and live cellular material, including blood fragments).