Laser Surgical Unit diomax
®
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Intended Use
The diomax
®
is a laser surgical device operating on a diode laser. It is intended for treating
biological tissue by way of:
•
hyperthermia
•
cutting
•
coagulation
•
vaporization
To this end, the electric energy provided by the power supply network is converted into
infrared laser light enabling the surgical applications specified above.
Safe laser surgery presupposes that the user is fully familiar with the surgical technique and its
various forms of application.
Prior to using the laser unit, be sure to read and understand the
information contained herein!
This user manual describes how to handle the unit properly. Please note that
improper use of the laser or its accessories releases the manufacturer from any
liability for damage, irrespective of whether such damage is caused within or
after the period of warranty!
The laser surgery device may be used only in rooms intended for medical purposes that are
marked as laser rooms!
The operator may operate the device only if an on-site functional test has previously been
performed by Gebrüder Martin or a person authorized by Gebrüder Martin. In addition, a
responsible person designated by the operator must have been instructed in the proper
handling, application and operation of the unit, as well as in its permissible combination with
other medical devices, objects and accessories. This duly instructed officer shall subsequently
be responsible for familiarizing the operator’s staff with the unit as the need arises. We
recommend documenting all user instructions in a medical device logbook. A copy of the
logbook is available from Gebrüder Martin.
The operating safety of the device must be checked in regular intervals, see section 7
“Maintenance”, page 63 and section 12 “Safety Check (SC)”, page 69.
If the device is not functionally reliable and / or safe to operate, it must be marked as such
and withdrawn from service. A technical check is mandatory in any such case.
