Heidelberg Engineering SPECTRALIS, User Manual

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3 General Safety Messages
The inappropriate use of this medical device could damage the
medical device and/or cause harm, incorrect data or data loss. A
thorough understanding of how to properly use the medical device
will increase efficiency and allow for the best possible results.
Therefore, follow the instructions given below before using the
medical device.
▪ Carefully read the user documentation.
▪ Mind all safety instructions provided on the product or in the
software and in the user documentation.
▪ Keep the user documentation within easy access.
3.1 Patient Safety
Follow the instructions below to ensure patient safety and
guarantee the best examination results possible:
▪ Never leave the patient alone in the examination room during the
examination.
▪ Clean and disinfect the head rest, the chin rest, and the objective
lens in front of the patient. Dirty device parts can transmit
pathogenic germs causing infections.
CAUTION!
Artifacts due to reflections from internal optics
can be visible in reflectance images
Residual reflections from optical surfaces may
appear as bright spot artifacts in reflectance images.
Central artifacts are more likely in patients with lower
fundus signal, e.g. patients with cataract or small,
undilated pupils as well as in patients with high
myopia.

Do not mistake such artifacts for a pathology.
WARNING!
Incorrect patient data can lead to incorrect
diagnostic interpretation
An incorrect diagnostic interpretation can result in
incorrect therapeutic approaches.
 Confirm that the correct patient data is used when
starting an examination.
 Confirm that the correct patient data is used when
selecting the examination method.
 Confirm that the correct patient data is used when
drawing diagnostic conclusions.
General Safety Messages
Patient Safety
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