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Warning: AVOID THE USE
of flammable solvents, anesthetics, and oxidizing gases
such as nitrous oxide (N
2
O) and oxygen. The high temperatures produced during
normal use of the laser system may ignite some materials, such as cotton or wool.
Warning:
After cleaning any treatment head with alcohol solution,
DO NOT
use until
the alcohol solution completely evaporates. Doing so may cause the laser to ignite
alcohol solutions or vapors.
Take the following steps to secure the treatment room, or the controlled area:
•
Alert patients and personnel of laser safety precautions before they enter the laser
treatment controlled area. Post a laser safety sign on the outside of the treatment
room door when the laser is in use.
•
Close the treatment room door during operation of the laser. The remote interlock
connector can be connected to the treatment room door through an interlock circuit
so laser emission stops when the treatment room door is opened.
4.2. Patient Preparation
Warning:
Use carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use over sensitive skin
areas or in the presence of poor circulation. The unattended use of the device by
children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.
Warning: DO NOT
allow any reflective objects to fall into or obstruct the path of the
laser while it is emitting. Direct or indirect eye contact with scattered laser light from
any reflective surface can cause serious, irreparable corneal and/or retinal damage,
and possible blindness to one or both eyes.
Warning: DO NOT
pretreat tissue (e.g., with a heating pad or wet compress) before
laser treatment. Tissue to be treated must be dry and at normal temperature before
laser treatment begins.
Before a treatment, do the following preparation:
•
The operator, all assistants, and the patient must remove all reflective objects (rings,
metal watchbands, and jewelry) prior to treatment.
•
The area to be treated must be exposed.
DO NOT
treat through clothing or bandages.
•
The treatment area should be clean and free of surface dirt or oils.
•
Isopropyl alcohol solution (70% alcohol) may be used to clean all instrument surfaces
that contact the patient (see Section 5.1). Remember to allow the alcohol solution to
completely evaporate before initiating the Laser System.
