LUMENIS Novus Spectra, Operator'S Manual

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Novus Spectra
0642-543-01, Rev A, 12/02
62 Safety and Regulatory
Additional Safety Considerations
Protecting nontarget tissues
WARNING - When using a fiber optic delivery device, always inspect the
fiber optic cable to ensure that it has not been kinked, punctured, fractured, or
otherwise damaged. The fiber optic cable may be damaged if stepped on, pulled,
left lying in a vulnerable position, kinked, or tightly coiled. Do not clamp the
cable with a hemostat or other instruments. If sterile tape is used, always
remove the tape before lifting the cable. A damaged fiber optic cable may cause
accidental laser exposure or injury to the treatment room personnel or
patient, and/or fire in the treatment room.
WARNING - Never deliver the treatment beam to the target tissue if the
aiming beam is not visible; the fiber optic cable or the delivery device may be
damaged. A damaged cable or device may cause accidental laser exposure to
the treatment room personnel or patient, and/or fire in the treatment room.
WARNING - Except during actual treatment, the laser must always be in
standby mode. Maintaining the laser in standby mode prevents accidental laser
exposure if the footswitch is inadvertently depressed.
WARNING - -Unintended tissue damage can occur due to incorrect energy,
repetition rate, exposure duration, or power application. The lowest energy,
repetition rate, exposure duration, and power settings that are effective for the
intended application should be used until familiar with the instrument’s
capabilities. Extreme caution should be employed until you understand the
biological interaction between the laser energy and tissue.
WARNING - Laser beam integrity checks are extremely important for the
safe operation of your laser equipment. Do not use the laser or delivery system
if aiming and treatment beams are not coincident; contact your local Lumenis
representative. Misalignment of aiming and treatment beams may result in laser
exposure to nontarget tissues and possible injury.
WARNING - To prevent accidental laser discharge, always place the laser in
standby mode before connecting the delivery system.
WARNING - Never place hands or other objects in the path of the laser
beam. Severe burns could occur.
WARNING - Activate the laser only when the aiming beam is directed at the
targeted lesion or structure and there is a clear view of the treatment site.
CAUTION - Only the person directing the aim of the laser beam should have
access to the laser footswitch. Use caution depressing the laser footswitch
when it is in proximity to footswitches for other equipment. Make sure the
footswitch depressed is the correct one to avoid accidental laser exposure.