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Therefore, avoid direct contact of tissue with the light emission area.
Caution:
Use the automatic control of the light source, if available, or manually adjust the light source to the -
minimum light output required for the application to minimise burn risks.
Caution:
The high light energy emitted at the distal end can lead to high heating or even ignition when the laryn-
goscope is placed on heat-sensitive or combustible surfaces. Therefore, always store the laryngo-
scope in a suitable holder.
Remove dirt from the optical surfaces of the laryngoscope to prevent accidental heat build-up.
Reduce the intensity at the light source or switch it off when the laryngoscope is not in use.
Switch off the light source if the laryngoscope will not be used for a long time!
Caution:
Do not look directly into the light output of the light source or a connected light guide! The energy of
powerful light sources can cause serious and permanent eye damage.
Caution:
The Video Rhino Laryngoscope may only be used by persons who, on the basis of their training or
knowledge and practical experience, can guarantee proper handling.
The operational safety and usability of the medical device depend not only on your skill, but also on
the care of the device. Regular cleaning and care are therefore necessary (see chapter Cleaning,
care and disinfection).
Qualified service and the use of original spare parts give you the guarantee that the operational
safety, the operational capability and the value of your medical device are maintained.
2 Intended use
The Video Rhino Laryngoscope RX1, RS1-PAL, RS1-NTSC is used for endoscopic examina-
tions in human ear, nose and throat medicine. The flexible Video Rhino Laryngoscopes can be
used to examine the nose, pharynx and larynx, nasal cavities and nasopharynx. The examina-
tion regions can be displayed on high-resolution screens via a (panel) PC.
The Video Rhino Laryngoscope is not intended for examination of the paranasal sinuses and
lower larynx.
It is used exclusively in medical practices and clinics by staff specially trained in handling en-
doscopes.
Caution:
The Video Rhino Laryngoscope RX1, RS1-PAL, RS1-NTSC may only be used on persons who have a
sufficiently large body opening for the insertion of the insertion tube. This is especially important for
nasal examinations in children.
