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C linical Application
10. To remove the Tip from the Handpiece, use the Tip Remover tool; place a new Tip in the
Handpiece as described in Section 7. If it’s not immediately needed, use the Tip plug to avoid
contamination and damage to the Handpiece until it can be cleaned and sterilized for the next
patient.
11. Clean and sterilize the Handpiece, as outlined in Section 11.
12. Disposable, single-use, q uartz (glass) Tips must be disposed of in a biohazard medical waste
sharps container. Single-use Tips should not be reused. Reusable Sapphire Tips must be cleaned
and sterilized between patients to prevent cross contamination.
A. Select the desired procedure from the Home (Procedures Main) screen.
B. Begin the procedure with Step 1; the optimum settings for each step of each procedure have
been preset at the factory.
C. Carefully place the tip approximately 1-2 mm from the targeted tissue.
D. Step on the Footswitch and slowly move the tip along the tissue surface. The incision will be
noticed immediately after laser activation.
NOTE:
Bleeding is controlled through a reduction in water. The
most effective hemostasis is achieved when the water spray is
eliminated completely.
Waterlase iPlus User Manual
Cutting efficiency will vary depending upon the power setting, tip diameter, and spray configuration. If the
system appears to be working slowly at the preset power setting, the air and water spray settings can be
adjusted; tap the pull down arrow at the top of the screen and then use the sliders to increase or decrease
the air and water values as needed. Note that clinical efficiency depends on power as well as spray; with
experience, the user will be able to gauge spray and power efficiency from the sound of the popping water
droplets. A sharper, more distinct popping sound represents a higher cutting rate. Use clinical judgment to
adjust the air and water spray to compensate for variations in tissue composition, density and/or thickness.
SOFT-TISSUE CUTTING
Soft-tissue procedures are performed with direct laser energy, either with or without water spray.