New GentleYAG
Cryogen Spray Alignment Procedure
Candela Corporation
8503-01-0845, Revision A
Candela Corporation Proprietary
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Test #2 - Cryogen Coverage:
Purpose
:
To verify the proper spray duration required to fill the distance gauge ring. (Note: the
distance gauge ring is larger than the spot size marking).
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If you use multiple size distance gauges, these checks should be made utilizing
the smallest and largest distance gauges in your product configuration.
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The following sizes are available
GentleYAG Distance Gauge
P/N (5 Pack)
3mm
8mm
7122-00-3502
10mm
7122-00-3503
12mm
7122-00-3109
15mm
7122-00-3504
18mm
7122-00-3505
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Note:
The below tests and values are not intended to represent treatment
parameters, but rather provide a check on proper functionality of the handpiece
and provide a reference for the user to help identify changes in the handpiece
operation.
Procedure:
1.
Put on appropriate laser safety glasses
2.
Put the laser in “standby Caution- laser should remain in “Standby“mode for
duration of test
3.
Select “DCD –on”.
4.
Install appropriate distance gauge from chart below.
5.
Select “Spray Duration” per chart.
6.
Place hand piece distance gauge over desired distance gauge spotson template
(1301-00-8291).
7.
Press purge button.
8.
Remove hand piece QUICKLY from template
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DCD Spray should completely fill inner spot.
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Spray is acceptable to be found outside of spot as long as inner spot is
completely filled. (This spray may be from reflected spray off the paper).
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As a guide -select the res pective spray duration from the following table:
VPYAG
