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Generic Safety Directions
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Edition 1, Revision 3 Generic Safety Directions for HealthCare Imaging Products Page 8 of 28
3.3
System Labels concerning Laser Radiation
According to its classification, laser radiation can lead to eye and skin injuries.
Each laser source is classified from class 1 to class 4, based on standard
DIN EN 60825-1:2007.
The table below lists the meaning of the different laser classes. Note the detailed
instructions in the user manual and technical documentation.
Class # Meaning Example Label
Class 1:
Not dangerous to the human eye, even
when using optical instruments. Can
nevertheless produce irritating effects,
especially with low ambient light
conditions.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Class 1 M:
Not dangerous to the human eye if no
optical instruments (magnifying glass or
binocular) are used.
Can nevertheless produce irritating
effects, especially with low ambient light
conditions.
CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
LASER RADIATION
Class 2:
Dangerous to the human eye for
intentional staring into the beam.
Not dangerous for short term exposure
< 0,25 seconds.
Using optical instruments does not
increase the risk of eye injury.
Can even for short term exposure < 0,25
seconds produce dazzling and irritating
effects, especially with low ambient light
conditions.
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
LASER RADIATION
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