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Clement Clarke Perkins Mk2 User Manual

Clement Clarke Perkins Mk2
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Perkins Mk2
Hand-Held
Applanation Tonometer
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuale di istruzioni
Manual de instrucciones
Please read these instructions
before using the equipment
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Table of Contents

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Clement Clarke Perkins Mk2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandClement Clarke
ModelPerkins Mk2
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Technical Description

Details the mechanical and electrical components of the tonometer.

Purpose of Use

Explains the application of applanation tonometers in eye examination.

Appliance Description

Describes the Goldmann method and advantages of the tonometer.

General Layout

Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety Notices

General safety warnings, user limitations, and precautions for patient safety.

Prism Replacement and Usage

Guidelines on checking, replacing, and safe usage duration of measuring prisms.

Transportation and Storage

Specifies environmental conditions for transport and storage of the tonometer.

Notes on Usage

Information on qualified personnel, user responsibility, and handling precautions.

Statutory Requirements

Outlines the device classification and compliance with medical standards.

Cautionary Notes

Emphasizes the importance of observing safety regulations and warnings.

Regulatory Information CE-Mark

Lists standards that the product fulfils, including CE marking requirements.

Environmental Conditions of Use

Defines the operating temperature, humidity, and pressure for the equipment.

EMC Declaration

Addresses electromagnetic compatibility and precautions for medical devices.

Product Labelling and Symbols

Explains the importance of labels and safety precautions on the equipment.

Safety Symbols Explanation

Details the meaning and significance of various safety symbols used on the tonometer.

Taking a Pressure Measurement

Preparing the Tonometer for Use

Tonometer Removal from Case

Instructions on safely removing the tonometer from its carrying case.

Doubling Prism Preparation

Guidance on preparing the doubling prism for measurement.

Prism Insertion

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the prism into the holder.

Tonosafe Disposable Prism

Information on using sterile disposable prisms for infection control.

Battery Installation

Procedure for installing AA batteries into the tonometer handle.

Illumination Bulbs

Details on the type, fitting, and inspection of illumination bulbs.

Forehead Rest Adjustment

Instructions on adjusting the forehead rest for patient comfort and measurement accuracy.

Operating the Tonometer

Patient Preparation

Steps for anaesthetizing the eye and applying fluorescein for measurement.

Patient Instructions

Guidance on how to instruct patients during the measurement procedure.

Cleaning the Equipment

General Notes and Specific Cases

Astigmatism Considerations

How corneal astigmatism affects measurement and correction methods.

Use on Animals

Specifics and considerations for using the tonometer on animal eyes.

Special Precautions

Important handling, calibration checks, and antiseptic measures.

Measurement Procedure and Errors

Sources of Measurement Error

Identifies common errors in the measurement process and their corrections.

Horizontal Centering Accuracy

Guidance on correcting inaccurate horizontal alignment during measurement.

Vertical Centering Accuracy

Guidance on correcting inaccurate vertical alignment during measurement.

Pressure Reading Accuracy

How to ensure accurate pressure readings by adjusting the thumb wheel.

Case Contents

Calibration Check Procedure

Storage of Prism and Tonometer

Technical Specifications

References

Catalogue Information

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