Protecting Non-Target Tissues
Lumenis Pulse 120H UM-10012510 Rev. F
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Protecting Non-Target Tissues
WARNING:
• When using a fiber-optic delivery device, always inspect the fiber-
optic cable to ensure that it has not been kinked, punctured, fractured,
or otherwise damaged. The fiber-optic cable may be damaged if
stepped on, pulled, left lying in a vulnerable position, kinked, or
tightly coiled. Do not clamp the cable with a hemostat or other
instruments. If sterile tape is used, always remove the tape before
lifting the cable. A damaged fiber-optic cable may cause accidental
laser exposure or injury to the treatment room personnel or patient,
and/or fire in the treatment room.
• Never deliver the treatment beam to the target tissue if the aiming
beam integrity has not been verified; the optical fiber may be
damaged. A damaged fiber may cause accidental laser exposure to the
treatment room personnel or patient, and/or fire in the treatment room.
• Except during actual treatment, the laser must always be in standby
mode. Maintaining the laser in standby mode prevents accidental laser
exposure if the footswitch is inadvertently pressed.
CAUTION:
• To prevent accidental laser discharge, always make sure that the
footswitch is not being operated while connecting the delivery system.
• Never place hands or other objects in the path of the laser beam.
Severe burns could occur.
• Only the person directing the aim of the laser beam should have access
to the laser footswitch. Use caution pressing the laser footswitch when
it is in proximity to footswitches for other equipment. Verify the
footswitch pressed is the correct one in order to avoid accidental laser
exposure.
• Never discharge the laser without a target to absorb it and without
consideration given to what lies behind the target. Place energy-
absorbing material behind the target tissue when aiming the laser at an
oblique target.