Laser Surgical Unit diomax
®
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Cleaning and Disinfecting
The responsibility for cleaning and disinfection lies with the operator/user of the product. Be
sure to observe your local cleaning and hygiene regulations!
WARNING
Danger of serious injury when using defective accessories!
Using a unit that is not in perfect working order or using defective accessories can pose a
hazard to patients or users and compromise the proper functioning of the device.
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The unit and its accessories must be kept in perfect operating condition at all times. Be
sure to perform a visual inspection and check for cleanliness and integrity
.
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A unit or accessories found to be unfit for use must be withdrawn from service.
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Never sterilize the unit!
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Always disconnect the unit from the supply before cleaning and disinfecting it.
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No liquid must be allowed to enter the unit. Therefore clean and disinfect it with care.
Do
not
use
sprays
!
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Never clean the unit with abrasive cleaners, disinfectants or solvents that could scratch the
housing or damage the device in other ways.
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For surface cleaning and surface disinfection, use the procedure recommended by your
hospital or use another nationally recognized and approved method.
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When disinfecting accessories (by surface disinfection or immersion), be sure to observe
the instructions of the manufacturer of the disinfectant regarding material compatibility,
dosage and exposure time.
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Accessories not suitable for sterilization, such as the foot switch, must be cleaned with a
disinfecting detergent.
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All disinfectant residues must be completely removed before putting the unit in operation.
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If accessories must be disinfected or sterilized, be sure to observe the respective
Instructions for Use.
CAUTION
Danger of damage to eyes, skin and other organs!
Soiled lenses tend to absorb laser light! This could reduce the effectiveness of the laser
application and damage or even destroy the optical system itself.
Optics and optical application components must always be checked for proper functioning
(light transmission) prior to using them with the diomax
®
. The pilot laser light can be used for
this purpose.
