5.8. C-U2 DENTAL CAMERA
The C-U2 dental camera system, complete with an extremely lightweight ergonomic handpiece, is specially designed for simple and well-conceived
usability in examining the oral cavity. Auto-exposure and fixed focus features provide easy operation. It is designed to allow the dentist to more efficiently
show and explain to patients all oral conditions and reasons for planned treatment. The C-U2 system allows taking high-definition (1280x720) live images
of the section in question through the touch of a fingertip on the touch-sensitive area of the handpiece. The live intraoral images are displayed on the
monitor or Personal Computer.
The camera may be used as a tool to aid in diagnosis; however, the result must always be supported with visual examination and/or
other diagnostic indications.
Evaluations and conclusions based only on the image taken by the camera may be poor as the colours and shapes, electronically
processed, may not perfectly correspond to the actual ones.
• The external PC and the external monitor must be of medical grade, namely they have to be certified and comply with the standard
IEC 60601-1 3rd Ed. They have to be able to ensure a double insulation level for both patient (2 MOPP) and operator (2 MOOP):
- with respect to the power mains;
- to all the I/O ports (USB, LAN) supplied with Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV).
• It is advisable not to use it in proximity of life support equipment (e.g. pacemakers or heart stimulators) according to the
specifications included in the user manual of such equipment.
• Disposable infection control sheaths must be used with the device and changed for each new patient.
• After putting on a new disposable infection control sheath, check it over before using the camera, making sure it is not torn anywhere.
If it is, take it off and put on a new one.
• Do not place the handpiece in liquids or in autoclave.
• Store the handpiece in a clean dry area.
• Do not bend the connecting cable excessively.
• Be extremely careful not to drop the handpiece and do not expose it to excessive vibrations.
• Never use a damaged handpiece. Make sure the camera is in good condition and has no sharp edges before attempting to use it. If
in doubt, do not use the handpiece, carefully put it away, and contact technical assistance.
• Before starting the equipment, check the condition of the lens protection.
• Do not aim the light beam at the operator’s or patient’s eyes during operation.
• During continuous use (example, more than 10 consecutive minutes), the temperature of the camera’s tip usually increases
significantly; if this is uncomfortable, put the handpiece in its holder for a few minutes to allow the light source to cool down. When
the camera needs to be used for a prolonged time, reduce light brightness using the cursor on the OSD Control Panel (see paragraph
5.8.1.).
• If left running for extended periods, make sure the temperature of the tip is acceptable before attempting to use the camera. Briefly
touch the clear plastic part with your fingertip being careful not to touch the lens in the middle.
• Do not attempt to bend, pull or remove the handpiece.
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