Lightmed LightLink CXL, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2
SAFETY
This Corneal Cross-Linking System has been designed and tested to function in a safe
and correct when used as indicated in this manual.
DO NOT use this system before reading and understanding completely this Operators
Manual.
This manual presents the necessary information to properly operate the LightLink-CXL
Corneal Cross-Linking System. The manual purpose is to familiarize the user with all the
equipment functions and demonstrate how to attain the intended treatment as well as
ensuring patient safety.
Note that the chosen clinical protocols often depend on individual patient response, and
the available options in the equipment are based on clinical evidence found in the
literature. For any questions, request assistance and guidance from our technical
assistance.
This equipment can only be operated by properly identified doctors or under their
supervision (identified as “user”). It is the user responsibility to be aware of the entire
protocol on how to use the equipment, its prescription and application in a particular
patient, as well as ministering the dosage of photosensitive drugs applied to the patient.
The ultraviolet photosensitive drug is not an integral part of the LightLink-CXL Corneal
Cross-Linking System. Its acquisition, storage and handling are the user responsibility.
The ultraviolet photosensitive drug is not included in the registry of LightLink-CXL
Corneal Cross-Linking System in the regulatory bodies.
2.1 Product Classifications
The LightLink-CXL Corneal Cross-Linking System is a ultraviolet lamps
Ophthalmic device as specified in the standard USA 21 CFR’s 1040.20.
The LightLink-CXL Corneal Cross-Linking System is classified as Class I Type B
Electromedical equipment as specified in the IEC60601-1 standard.
The LightLink-CXL Corneal Cross-Linking System is classified as a Class II device according
to the FDA CFR21 regulations.
The LightLink-CXL Corneal Cross-Linking System is classified as a Class II Type B Medical
Device according to the MDD 93/42/EEC (as amended by 2007/47/EC).
The
LightLink-CXL has been designed to comply with the following standards :

Ultraviolet lamps standards
USA 21 CFR 1040.20 (1979)