TLC-
2000
THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL LASER
4
Document: 600-0013
Operational Safety
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The Theralase™ TLC-2000 therapeutic laser is a Class 3B medical laser and as such is a potential hazard for direct and
indirect viewing of the laser light. As a Class
3
B medical laser, the Theralase™ system carries the following warning:
Users must wear laser safety glasses with a minimum Optical Density (“OD”) of
4
or greater at
905
nm. Suitable eye
protection is required when using the TLC-
2000
laser system. Use supplied laser safety eyewear (Part #: TLC-
901
) for
patient and for all practitioners involved in the laser treatment. Two sets of laser safety eyewear have been supplied with the
Theralase™ TLC-
2000
laser system (1 patient and 1 practitioner pair).
Please note that Theralase™ supplies Laser Safety Eyewear with all of its products and can be ordered (Part #: TLC-
901
)
directly from Theralase™ Inc. The laser eyewear is for diffuse viewing of laser light only.
The Theralase™ TLC-
2000
laser output is athermic. Laser diode package cases may warm up slightly during treatment
giving a feeling of warmth to a laser treatment. Under no circumstances should the patient experience a very hot or burning
sensation during treatment. If this occurs, discontinue the treatment immediately and contact Theralase™ Inc. for service.
The Theralase™ TLC
-2000
therapeutic medical laser is a sophisticated medical device and as such should only be handled
by experienced medical practitioners suitably trained in its use.
Precautions
•
Make sure that the area to be treated is free from any substance that reflects or prevents penetration of the laser
beam. It is recommended that areas to be treated by laser are cleansed, prior to treatment.
•
Operate the laser in a well-illuminated area, as the pupils of the eye are smaller and not as easily damaged.
•
Operate the laser in an area free from mirrors or polished metal surfaces to prevent accidental reflections.
•
Operate the laser in a segregated area with a sign posted:
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