CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
For additional technical assistance, please contact the Luxtec Service Department at 1-800-325-8966
(USA only) or +1-508-835-9700, Fax +1-508-835-9976 or email: [email protected]
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All Headlight Systems:
To ensure long life for the headband, cable, and
modules, they should be stored in the duffel bag or
case provided. Fiber optic cables are fine, high
quality optical instruments. You can prolong the
useful life by following a few guidelines:
•
Avoid stretching your cable, forming
configurations involving sharp angles or kinks,
or contact with sharp or pointed objects. The
internal light fibers are made of glass, a material
which breaks under stress. Fiber breakage will
result in diminished light output.
•
Utilize the gown clips (If provided) to keep the
headlight cable secured to the surgeon’s gown
for greater comfort and maneuverability. (This
does not include endoscopic use)
•
Do not use your fiber optic cable with any
alterations to it’s original design or fabrication.
Bundle size (aperture) of the fiber optic cable
should be matched to the aperture of the
instrument to obtain maximum light output.
•
NOTE: A larger aperture fiber optic cable will
not increase light output of a smaller aperture
instrument.
•
Keep the optical faces from contacting the floor
or other hard surfaces. The resulting scratches
will diminish light output. Store the cables in
sterilization trays for additional protection.
•
Any inadvertent cut or puncture to the silicone
tube will render the cable unsafe. It should be
taken out of service immediately.
Cleaning Modules:
The headlight module may be wiped down with
alcohol. The lens should be cleaned only with lens
tissue available at any camera store. Follow the
package directions.
Follow all applicable bloodborne pathogen cleaning
procedures as indicated by OSHA and / or your
hospital requirements when cleaning, disinfecting,
and sterilizing instruments and accessories.
Cleaning Joystick (only):
The joystick can be removed from the module for
autoclaving.
Cleaning Sweatband:
The sweatband may be cleaned using standard wash
cycles in warm water and detergent. Air dry.
Cleaning Headband:
The headband may be cleaned by an alcohol
wipedown or washed with lukewarm water and mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Cleaning Cable:
Luxtec suggests that the use of alcohol wipes to
clean the UltraLite and Sweatband headlight cables.
Disinfecting Cable:
Soaking the UltraLite 2 cables in any sterilizing
disinfectant should be avoided.
There is a lens
assembly at the light source end, which is not sealed
and could allow moisture to penetrate behind the
lensing.
Sterilizing Cable:
The UltraLite fiber optic cable has not been
specifically designed to withstand sterilization.
There is a lens assembly at the light source end,
which is not sealed and could allow moisture to
penetrate behind the lensing.
WARNING: Do not autoclave the headband,
cables, sweatband or headlight modules.
