Safety notes
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PROVIDO Ref. 10732418 / Version 03
PROVIDO Ref. 10732418 / Version 03 5
WARNING
Danger of eye injury due to possibly hazardous optical
infrared and UV radiation.
X
Do not look at the operating lamp.
X
Minimize exposure to eyes or skin.
X
Use appropriate shielding.
WARNING
Danger of burn injuries in otologic surgery.
X
Use the lowest comfortable light intensity.
X
Adjust the field of view to match the operating field.
X
Irrigate the wound frequently.
X
Cover the exposed parts of the pinna with a moist
surgical sponge.
WARNING
Danger of injury to the eyes.
At a short focal distance, the light source of the illumination
unit may possibly be too bright for the operating physician
and the patient.
X
Begin with the lower-intensity light source and slowly
increase it until the operating physician has an optimally
illuminated image.
WARNING
Danger of serious damage to tissue due to incorrect working
distance.
X
When using lasers, always set the working distance of
the microscope to laser distance and lock the microscope
in position.
X
Do not adjust the rotary button for manual setting of
the working distance while using the laser.
WARNING
Danger to the patient due to failure of the working distance
motor.
X
If the working distance motor fails, adjust the working
distance manually.
WARNING
Danger injury to the eyes due to laser radiation.
X
Never point the laser directly or indirectly via reflecting
surfaces to the eyes.
X
Never point the laser to the eyes of the patient.
X
Do not look into the laser beam.
WARNING
Danger to the patient due to failure of the magnification
motor.
X
If the magnification motor fails, adjust the
magnification manually.
CAUTION
Surgical microscope can move without warning.
X
Always lock the footbrake when you are not moving the
system.
CAUTION
Damage to the PROVIDO surgical microscope due to
uncontrolled tilting.
X
Hold the handle when releasing the brake.
CAUTION
Damage to the PROVIDO surgical microscope during
transportation.
X
Never move the stand in the extended condition.
X
Always change to transport position before moving the
PROVIDO stand.
X
Never roll over cables lying on the floor.
X
Do not drive on ramps with a tilt ≥ 10°.
X
Do not transport or store the system in areas with an
elevation angle bigger than 10°.
X
Do not tilt the system to more than 10° as it might tip
over.
X
Only move the PROVIDO in transport position.
CAUTION
Damage to the PROVIDO surgical microscope due to
uncontrolled tilting.
X
Grasp the handles securely before pressing the ALL-FREE
button.
CAUTION
There is a risk of damage to the surgical microscope from
uncontrolled tilting!
X
Firmly hold the handles before triggering the
"All Brakes" function.