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10.2
General Safety Precautions
Review this manual with all personnel involved with the use of the CR4000.
Always mark the empty gas cylinder so it can be replaced immediately
Liquid N
2
O or CO
2
will damage the CR4000 surgical unit. Use only siphon gas cylinders.
If for any reason the Ophthalmic Cryo CR4000 console, probes or accessories has to be
returned to MIRA Inc., see section 11.0 for shipping information.
The initial set-up procedure described in section 4.0 should be performed/triple checked
each time an element of the CR4000 system is added, changed or disassembled.
The test procedure described in section 6.0 should be performed before patient treatment.
Turn the gas cylinder OFF and depressurize the CR4000 system before changing the
Micro-filter/Sintered metal filter or “O” ring
When the probe is not in use, the protective cap should be kept on the probe jack to
prevent foreign matter and moisture from entering the probe system during storage,
handling, cleaning and sterilization.
Also, please ensure that the probe tip cap is in place whenever the probe is not in
use. Do not change the shape of the probe tip as this is vital to the proper
functioning of the device.
To assure proper probe operation, gas must be purged from the probes prior to their use.
The probes can be cleaned in accordance with protocols (see addendum A). The entire
probe should never be submerged in any solution.
DO NOT
expose the gas cylinder to direct heat.
Improper storage temperatures or overfilling cylinders can cause equipment malfunction.
Non-siphon cylinders must be used and should be stored in the upright position.