Laser Surgical Unit diomax
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Revision 6
3.6
Requirements for Treatment Rooms
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Rooms in which the device is to be operated must be marked with a laser warning sign
(included in the delivery) at all accesses.
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All access doors to the laser area must be equipped with a warning lamp. When the
warning lamp is activated, the laser area may be accessed only by authorized persons
wearing the required laser protection goggles.
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The doors to the laser area must be kept closed during laser application.
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Avoid surfaces in the laser area that may reflect laser radiation, or cover them
appropriately.
3.7
Safety Requirements for the Laser Device
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The instruments to be used must have a shape and surface finish to eliminate dangerous
reflections as far as possible.
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Optical systems for observation of the operation area must be designed for laser
applications. They may be used only with suitable attachment filters that meet the
requirements for laser protection goggles.
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If any defects on the laser device are noted, the device may no longer be operated! The
defects must be recorded in the medical product log and reported to the laser safety
officer. Immediately contact Gebrüder Martin or an authorized service technician.
3.8
Safety Notes for the Pilot Laser
CAUTION
Possible distraction caused by pilot laser light!
Direct or reflected light of the pilot laser can blind the user and temporarily impair
his/her working ability.
The laser protection goggles D 980 nm L4 / LB4 are used to protect the eyes from infrared
laser light but not from the pilot laser light!
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Do not directly look into the pilot laser light!
