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WARNINGS
This manual contains critical information regarding safe handling, use and care of this system. Harm to
personnel or property damage could result if all instructions are not followed.
Hazard Description
Hazard Mitigation
Failure to read and understand these
Instructions for Use is hazardous and
may result in injury to personnel.
Personnel tasked with use and
maintenance of the device should
fully familiarize themselves with the
contents of these Instructions for
Use and only attempt use of the
device once they have a complete
understanding of these Instructions.
Users should refrain from operating
or servicing the equipment in any
manner other than is set forth in
these Instructions for Use.
Transporting on surfaces which
are not flat may result in the
colposcope tipping and causing
injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
Transport on only flat surfaces.
Tilting the colposcope will create an
overbalance condition which could
cause Injury to personnel or damage
to equipment.
Do not tilt the colposcope.
Use the colposcope on flat surfaces
only.
Horizontal and vertical forces create
instability and may result in an
overbalance condition which could
cause injury to personnel or damage
to equipment.
Do not push on the support pole
surfaces.
Shock hazard. This device contains
high voltages. Maintenance of this
device poses additional hazards.
Do not operate with the cover
removed.
Employ only authorized and properly
trained personnel to perform
maintenance functions
This device emits intense illumination
that can be harmful. Eye damage or
fire hazards exist if used improperly.
Never look directly at the LED ports
or reflected from the LED or the fiber
optic light guides.
Limit exposure of tissue or organs
other than is required for the relevant
surgical procedures.
Do not illuminate patient until ready
and turn illumination off when the
procedure has been completed.
Do not direct the illumination beam at
the patient’s eyes/ shield the patient’s
eyes if necessary.
Do not operate the illuminator with
the light guides disconnected.