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Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect User’s Guide

A-B Type USB Cable (Control Unit to Computer)

A USB cable is provided to connect the A-Scan Plus Connect Control Unit to

the computer.

Printer

In order to print out the measurements and the IOL calculations, you will need a

local or network printer attached to the PC.

Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect Software

The software for the Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect is provided on a CD or

can be found on Accutome’s Support site at support.accutome.com.

Assembling the A-Scan Plus Connect

CAUTION: Do not connect the A-Scan Plus Connect to the computer until the

software has been loaded and instructed to do so.

Assemble the personal computer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Connect the printer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Introduction17
Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect Overview17
- Figure 1-1 Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect17
About this Manual20
Chapter 2: Safety22
Safety Information22
- Safety Issues to Consider When Using the Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect22
- Indications for Use22
- Side Effects22
- Contraindications23
- Symbol Definitions for the Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect23
Safety Precautions23
Disposal Requirements23
- Disposal of the Product Within the EU24
- Disinfection and Cleaning24
How to Prevent Patient-To-Patient Transfer of Infection24
Electrical Hazard and Safety25
Avoiding Equipment Damage26
- Avoiding Electromagnetic and Other Interference27
Chapter 3: Getting Started28
Assembling the Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect28
- What You Need28
- Personal Computer Specifications29
- A-Scan Plus Connect Control Unit29
- A-Scan Plus Connect 10Mhz Composite A-Probe29
- USB Foot Switch29
- A-B Type USB Cable (Control Unit to Computer)30
- Printer30
- Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect Software30
Assembling the A-Scan Plus Connect30
- Connecting the Probe31
- Figure 3-1 Control Unit and Probe Connector (Right Side of Instrument)31
Probe Setup32
- Figure 3-2 Probe Connected32
Basic Operation38
- Starting Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect Program38
- Figure 3-10 Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect Desktop Shortcut38
- How to Start a New Patient Exam39
- Entering Patient Exam Information39
- Figure 3-11 Main Screen Starting New Exam39
- Figure 3-12 New A-Scan Study Screen40
- Figure 3-13 Entering New Patient Information40
- Figure 3-14 Selection Facility41
- Figure 3-15 Selection Physician42
- Figure 3-16 Selecting Operator42
- Figure 3-17 Click Done Creating a New Exam43
- Figure 3-18 Measurement Screen43
- Using the Test Block44
- Figure 3-19 Measuring Test Block44
- Preparing a Patient for Examination45
- Measurement Settings45
- Figure 3-21 Measurement Screen Shown45
- How to Take a Patient Measurement46
- How to Perform a Calculation47
- Figure 3-22 Measurement Done47
- Figure 3-23 IOL Calculation Screen48
- Figure 3-24 K1, K2 Values49
- Figure 3-25 Calculation Complete50
- How to Print or Save Report51
- Figure 3-26 Saving a Report51
- Figure 3-27 Click Yes to Save52
Chapter 4: How to Navigate the Screens and Buttons53
Overview53
Main Tabs53
- Exams54
- Figure 4-1 A-Scan Plus Connect Exams Screen54
- Measurement55
- Figure 4-2 Measure Screen55
- IOL Calculation56
- Figure 4-3 IOL Calculation Screen Selected56
- Setup57
- Figure 4-4 Setup Screen Selected57
Chapter 5: Setting up Personal Preferences58
Overview58
- Figure 5-1 Desktop Icon58
- Figure 5-2 Select Setup Tab59
Setup Tab Selections60
- Figure 5-3 Setup Tab Opened60
Save and Confirm Configuration Changes64
- Figure 5-7 Selecting Save Changes64
How to Set the Default Eye Type70
- Eye Type70
- Eye Type Materials and Velocities71
- Selecting the Default Eye Type72
How to Set the Default Formula72
- Figure 5-14 Selecting the Default Eye Group72
How to Set the Default Capture Mode75
- Automatic75
- Manual75
- Selecting the Default Capture Mode75
- Auto Restart75
- Figure 5-17 Selecting Default Capture Mode76
How to Set the Auto Capture Mode77
Audio Feedback on Live Scan78
- How to Activate Audio Feedback on Live Scan78
Selecting the Default K Index78
- Setting the IOL Step79
- How to Adjust the IOL Step79
Target79
- How to Set the Default Target Refraction79
- Figure 5-18 Selecting the K Index79
Reset All to Defaults80
- Figure 5-19 Selecting Save Changes80
- Figure 5-20 Are You Sure80
Gain81
- Adjusting the Gain81
- Figure 5-21 Gain Adjustment Knob81
Import /Export82
- How to Turn on Synergy Mode82
- Figure 5-22 Turn on the Synergy Mode82
Snapshots/ Reports83
- How to Activate the Export Snapshots Function83
- Figure 5-23 Selecting the Snapshot Format83
- How to Activate Save Patient Demographics to an XML File with Snapshot Function84
- How to Activate the Show Snapshot in a Separate Window Function84
- Figure 5-24 Snapshot Selection Completed84
- Select Folder to Export the Snapshot85
- Default Folder85
- Figure 5-25 Selecting Network Location85
How to Activate the Export Reports86
- Print New Report to Default Printer86
- Show Report in Separate Window86
- Figure 5-26 Activating Export Report86
- Convert PDF to JPEG87
- Select the Folder and Drive to Export Report87
- Figure 5-27 Selecting Network Location87
R/W Test88
Facilities88
- How to Add New Facilities88
- Figure 5-28 Successful Read Write Test88
- Figure 5-29 Selecting "New" Facility88
- Figure 5-30 Facility Information Being Entered89
- Deleting Facilities90
- Figure 5-31 Are You Sure90
- Duplicate Facilities from Selected91
- Set Selected Facility as Default91
- Save91
- Figure 5-32 Are You Sure91
Physicians92
- How to Add a New Physician92
- Figure 5-33 Physicians Screen92
- Figure 5-34 Physician Name Entered93
- Figure 5-35 Are You Sure93
- Deleting Physicians94
- Set Selected Physician as Default94
- Save94
- Figure 5-36 Are You Sure94
Users95
- How to Add a New User95
- Figure 5-37 Users Screen95
- Figure 5-38 New User Information96
- Deleting Users97
- Figure 5-39 Are You Sure97
- Figure 5-40 Are You Sure97
- Set Selected User as Default98
- Save98
Eye Types98
- Overview98
- Figure 5-41 Are You Sure98
- To Add a New Eye Type99
- Figure 5-42 Additional Eye Types99
- Figure 5-43 Eye Type Screen99
Adding a New Lens Material100
- How to Add a New Lens Material100
- Figure 5-44 New Lens Material Window Activated100
- Figure 5-45 New Lens Material Entered101
- Figure 5-46 Are You Sure102
- How to Remove Lens Material103
- Figure 5-47 Are You Sure You Want to Remove103
- Adding a New Anterior/Vitreous Material104
- How to Add a New Anterior/Vitreous Material104
- Figure 5-48 New Anterior/Vitreous Material Window Activated104
- Figure 5-49 New Anterior/Vitreous Material Entered105
- How to Remove an Anterior/Vitreous Material106
- Figure 5-50 Are You Sure106
- Figure 5-51 Are You Sure You Want to Remove106
- Figure 5-52 Are You Sure106
- How to Create New Eye Type107
- Figure 5-53 Creating a New Eye Type107
- Figure 5-54 New Eye Type Window Opened108
- Figure 5-55 New Eye Type Name Entered109
- Figure 5-56 Selecting Lens Material110
- Figure 5-57 Entering Assumed Thickness111
- Figure 5-58 Selecting the AC Material112
- Figure 5-59 Selecting Vitreous Material113
- How to Create a New Eye Type Based on a Previously Stored Eye Type114
- Figure 5-60 Are You Sure114
- Figure 5-61 Create New Eye Type from Existing Eye Type114
- Figure 5-62 New Eye Type Completed115
- Figure 5-63 Are You Sure115
- How to Delete an Existing Eye Type116
- Figure 5-64 Are You Sure116
- Personalizing IOL Overview117
- Personalizing Lens Constants117
- How to Personalize Constants117
- Auto Personalization118
- Figure 5-65 IOL Personalization118
- Figure 5-66 Selecting IOL Group119
- Figure 5-67 Selecting Lens to be Personalized119
- Figure 5-68 Selecting the Formula120
- Selecting the Patient Record to be Personalized121
- Figure 5-69 Files Transferred121
- Figure 5-70 Selecting Patients to be Personalized122
- Figure 5-71 Power of Lens Entered122
- Figure 5-72 Multiple Entries Completed123
Manual Entry of Personalization Information124
- Overview124
- Selecting IOL Group and Lens124
- Figure 5-73 Unlock IOL Groups124
- Figure 5-74 Select Lens125
- Manual Entry of a Patient Record to be Personalized126
- Figure 5-75 Selecting the Formula126
- Figure 5-76 Select Manual Enter126
- Figure 5-77 Manual Entry127
- Save and Confirm Configuration Changes128
- Figure 5-78 Selecting Save Changes128
- Updating IOL Constant129
- Figure 5-79 Are You Sure129
- Deleting Postoperative Results130
- Figure 5-80 Are You Sure130
- Deleting Current Postoperative Result131
- Figure 5-81 Are You Sure131
- Deleting All Postoperative Results132
- Figure 5-82 Are You Sure132
- Save and Confirm Configuration Changes133
- Figure 5-83 Selecting Save Changes133
- Figure 5-84 Are You Sure133
Chapter 6: Entering Patient Information134
Overview134
Exam Tab134
New A-Scan Study135
- Figure 6-1 Selecting New Exam135
- Figure 6-2 Create New A-Scan Exam135
Required Fields136
- First and Last Name137
- Medical Record Number137
- Figure 6-3 New A-Scan Study Screen137
- Figure 6-4 Medical Record Number Field137
- Date of Birth138
- Figure 6-5 Entering Patients Date of Birth138
- Figure 6-6 Entering Patients Gender138
- Remark139
- Figure 6-7 Entering Remark139
Entering Information on New A-Scan Plus Connect Study Screen136
- Entering Data136
- Moving between Fields136
- Selecting Items from a Drop down List136
- Patient Info136
Control Unit Info140
Serial Number140
Name140
- Figure 6-8 Control Unit Info140
Facility141
Physician141
- Figure 6-9 Selecting Facility141
- Figure 6-10 Selecting Physician141
Operator142
How to Start Exam142
- Figure 6-11 Selecting Operator142
- Figure 6-12 Starting New Exam, Click Done142
Recall Existing Patient143
- Figure 6-13 Measurement Screen143
Selecting Existing Patient for Rescan144
- Figure 6-14 Recalled Patient Record144
Selecting Rescan145
- Figure 6-15 Select Rescan to Start Measurement145
- Figure 6-16 Rescan Are You Sure145
Import Patient Information from Previously Saved B-Scan Plus/ UBM Plus Information146
- Selecting Existing B-Scan/ UBM Patient for Rescan146
- Figure 6-17 Exams Tab146
- Figure 6-18 Import B-Scan Exam147
- Figure 6-19 List of Saved B-Scans147
Delete Selected Exams Button148
- Figure 6-20 Selecting a Patient Record to Delete148
Refresh List149
Select Folder149
- Figure 6-21 Are You Sure149
- Figure 6-22 Select Folder Open149
Exams Folder150
Reset Exams Folder150
Manage Version 4.0 Exams150
- Figure 6-24 Manage Version 4.0 Section150
Chapter 7: Measuring a Patient151
Overview151
Measurement Tab152
- Figure 7-1 Measurement Screen152
Eye Type153
- How to Set the Eye Type153
- Figure 7-2 Select Eye Type153
Capture Method154
Immersion154
Contact154
Display Range154
Auto Mode155
Gain155
Od/Os155
Rescan/Stop155
Auto/Manual Capture155
To Switch between the Auto and Manual Modes156
Auto Restart156
Using the Footswitch156
- Figure 7-3 Sclera and Retina Activated156
Edit Exam157
Save Exam157
Snapshot157
Printing Records157
- How to Print a Record158
- Screen Printout Formats158
- How to Select the Right Printout Format158
- Sample Printouts158
- Figure 7-4 Measurement Reports159
- Figure 7-5 Calculation Reports159
Moving Gates160
- Overview160
Available Gates/Threshold161
Selecting Gates/Threshold to Adjust161
- Figure 7-6 Gates161
- Figure 7-7 Reset Gates162
Chapter 8: Performing Calculations163
Overview163
Calculating the Lens163
- Calculation after Corneal Refractive Surgery163
IOL Calculation Tab164
- Overview164
- Figure 8-1 IOL Calculation Screen164
- Figure 8-2 IOL Calculation Screen165
Manage IOL Groups166
- How to Manage IOL Groups166
- Figure 8-3 Manage IOL Groups Screen166
- Manage IOL Groups Screen167
- Figure 8-4 IOL Groups Screen Opened167
- Entering IOL Group Information168
- Figure 8-5 Select New IOL Group168
- Figure 8-6 New IOL Group Selected168
- Figure 8-7 Group Name Added169
- Figure 8-8 Entering the Description of the Lens169
- Figure 8-9 Entering A-Constant171
- Figure 8-10 First Lens Entered171
Clear172
Restore172
- Figure 8-11 Lens Group Completed and Locked172
Remove Selected Groups173
Done173
- Figure 8-12 Selecting Lens Group to be Removed173
Save Changes174
- Figure 8-13 Save Changes174
Select IOL Groups175
Selecting Formula175
- Figure 8-14 Selecting IOL Group175
- Figure 8-15 Formula Selected175
Changing the AXL Value176
- Selecting an Individual Measurement176
- Entering an AXL Value176
Entering K1 and K2 Values177
- How to Enter the K1, K2 Values178
- Entering the Target Refraction178
- Figure 8-16 K1 and K2, Target Fields178
Rx Surgery179
- Overview179
- Double K Method179
- Determining Corneal Power after Refractive Surgery180
- Post Rx Surg IOL Calculation Steps180
- Changing Rx Surg Field to Yes181
- Figure 8-17 Changed Rx Surg Field181
- Clinical History Method182
- Clinical History Fields182
- Figure 8-18 K-Post Formula Selection Window Open183
- Contact Lens Method184
- Figure 8-19 Post Rx on Completion of Contact Lens Method184
- Shammas Clinical Method185
- Figure 8-20 Post Rx on Completion of Shammas Method185
Calculation Results186
Formula Compare Feature186
- Figure 8-21 Compare All Featured Turned on186
Printing Records187
- Screen Printout Formats187
- How to Select the Right Printout Format187
- How to Print a Record187
- Od/Os187
- Figure 8-22 Print Icon187
- Sample Printouts188
- Save Exam188
Chapter 9: Synergy Mode189
Introduction189
How to Turn on Synergy Mode189
- Figure 9-2 Setup Screen189
Network Folder or USB Disk Mode190
Iolmaster 500 Version 7.7190
- Figure 9-3 Import/Export Screen190
IOL Master 500 Version 7.5 or Older (7.4, 7.3, Etc)193
- Figure 9-5 Export Icon193
  - Operation of the Accutome A-Scan Plus Connect Software with IOL Master 500 Version 7.7194
Chapter 10: Maintenance196
General Maintenance196
- Safety Inspection196
- Visual Inspection196
- Ultrasound Inspection196
- Calibration of Accutome A-Scan Plus196
Chapter 11: Specifications197
Overview197
Physical Specifications197
Environmental Specifications198
Measurement Accuracy199
Computer Specification199
Operating Modes200
Formula References201
Storage/Range Specifications202
Acoustic Output204
EMC Compliance Information205
Chapter 12: Warranty and Repairs206
Warranty206
Product Returns207
- Service and Repair207
- All Other Returns207
- Non-Returnable Merchandise207
Replacement Parts208
- Documentation208
Appendix209

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