Fraxel
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1550, Fraxel 1927 and Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 Laser System
Part Number 10-05170 Rev. O
Page 48 of 92
3.2.1
A designated Facility Laser Safety Officer (F-LSO) and the
physician shall control and enforce the safety aspects of the laser in
the health care facility.
3.2.2
A fire extinguisher shall always be available to extinguish any
flames.
3.2.3
Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher in case of fire.
3.2.4
Never test-fire the laser over a patient who is receiving oxygen
through an endotracheal (airway) tube as inadvertent exposure may
start an airway fire which could result in serious injury.
3.2.5
Exercise great care with the use of oxygen, especially as an airway
gas. In the event of fire, oxygen will accelerate the progress of a fire
which could cause serious injury.
3.2.6
Do not attempt to operate the laser without a non-flammable
backstop downrange from the handpiece. Without the nonflammable
backstop, inadvertent exposure of the laser beam may cause a fire
and serious injury could result.
3.2.7
Always moisten gauze with water before treating to minimize the fire
risk.
3.2.8
Hair in the treatment area should be shaved prior to the procedure
to reduce the potential for interference with the operation of the
laser system, including the IOTS, which may increase the risk of
burns or other injury.
3.2.9
If alcohol is used for cleaning and disinfection of the skin, allow the
area to dry completely before using the laser in order to reduce the
possibility of alcohol fuelling a fire. Replace the cover on the alcohol
container and remove the alcohol from the immediate area prior to
initiating treatment to reduce the possibility of alcohol fuelling a fire
which could cause serious injury.
