WARNING
Because of the laser radiation from the devices, there is a risk of fire or explosion if the
laser is used in the presence of flammable materials, solutions or gases or in an
environment that is enriched with oxygen.
Users should take the following precautions to prevent fires caused by laser radiation:
• Expose only the proposed body areas to laser emission
• Use non-flammable substances for preparing the treatment and for cleaning and
disinfecting handpieces directly before and during treatment. If it is not possible to
avoid using solvents such as alcohol or isopropyl alcohol directly before and during
treatment, the vapor should be removed by aeration before firing the laser or at
least a pause observed.
• Use non-flammable substances for anesthesia, if at all.
• Avoid the use of oxidizing gases, e.g. nitrous oxide (N
2
O) and oxygen. Be especially
careful when using oxygen. Oxygen increases both the intensity and the extent of
fire.
• Keep a minimum of flammable materials in the treatment room. If the treatment
must use flammable materials, moisten them.
• Keep clothes as far as possible away from the treatment zone.
• Some materials, which are saturated with oxygen (e.g. cotton), could be ignited at
the high temperatures which develop when the laser is used as intended.
• Always have a small fire extinguisher and water ready in the treatment room
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