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1 Risks and hazard warnings
1. Please first check the packaging, the Video Rhino Laryngoscope and the accessories for complete-
ness and shipping damage. In case of damage, make a note of the damage and notify your dealer
or the manufacturer.
2. Before each treatment, take a test image of a known object so that you can be sure of the
the correct image quality, the correct image orientation (even if the angulation unit moves) and the
orientation (even if the angulation unit is moved) and that the Video Rhino Laryngoscope is working
laryngoscope. Particular attention should also be paid to colour fidelity.
3. Only use the Video Rhino Laryngoscope for its intended purpose, in accordance with the
of the MPDG or MDR, in accordance with the generally recognised rules of technology, as well as
in accordance with the valid occupational safety and accident prevention regulations.
4. Before using the Video Rhino Laryngoscope, visually inspect it to ensure that it is in good working
order.
to ensure that it is in proper working order and condition. The Video Rhino Laryngoscope is a high-
quality precision mechanical-optical instrument; handle it with care.
Caution:
Do not use the Video Rhino Laryngoscope if it has any defects that could endanger patients,
or third parties, e.g. sharp edges due to damage.
Caution:
Do not use the Video Rhino Laryngoscope if it is leaking. (See chapter 9).
Serious infections may otherwise occur.
Attention:
Only use medically approved devices (PC, tablet, laptop) together with the Video Rhino Laryngo-
scope. Approved according to DIN EN 60601-1 or IEC 60601-1.
The computer must have double insulation (2 MOPP).
Otherwise, the patient or user could be endangered in unfavourable cases. Observe the instructions in
chapter 7.
Caution:
Handle pointed or sharp objects such as scalpels or needles carefully in the vicinity of the
Video Rhino Laryngoscope carefully so that no mechanical damage could be caused to the endo-
scope and especially to the flexible insertion tube.
This also applies in particular to insertion into a disinfection bath.
Caution:
Do not look directly into the light exit at the distal end. The energy of the internal light sources can
cause eye damage. In particular, do not use the laryngoscope for eye examinations contrary to its in-
tended use.
Attention:
Do not look into the connected light guide!
