Cynosure Cynergy, Technical Manual

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Cynergy Technical Guide 850-1265-000, Rev. 4 13 of 112
Section 2 Equipment Safety
Introduction
As with any electrical equipment, there are potential hazards involved with the operation and
servicing of the laser system. This section of the technical guide identifies these potential hazards
and suggests precautions to avoid them.
Potential Hazards
Optical Hazard
The PDL side of the Cynergy laser generates laser light at a wavelength of 585 nm ± 2% with a
maximum energy of approximately 8 joules delivered from the handpiece. The YAG side
generates laser light at a wavelength of 1064 nm with a maximum energy of approximately 63
joules delivered from the handpiece. Greater energies can be generated from the laser head
especially during service operations. At these wavelengths and energy levels, serious and
permanent damage to the eyes can occur when there is direct or even indirect optical exposure.
WARNING: Do not look directly at laser resonator as the flashlamps fire or severe and
permanent eye damage may occur. These lasers produce laser light each time the
flashlamps fire. Make certain to wear the correct laser eyewear for the wavelength you are
servicing.
Please adhere to the following precautions to avoid optical damage during the operation or
servicing of the laser:
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Ensure that everyone present during service procedures wears the appropriate protective
eyewear recommended by Cynosure.
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Never look directly into the laser light, even while wearing protective eyewear.
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Mark treatment rooms clearly to avoid unexpected entry during treatment or servicing.
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Limit entry to the treatment or servicing room to trained, necessary personnel only.
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Cover windows and other openings in the treatment room to avoid the inadvertent escape
of laser light.
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Cover reflective objects, such as jewelry or mirrors, which could reflect the laser beam to
an area other than the intended treatment area.
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Put the laser into the standby mode when the laser is not in use.
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Ensure that everyone present during service procedures can shut down the laser in an
emergency.