Da Vinci Firefly Imaging System User Manual Addendum 552064-10 Rev. A
Note: Keep the light guide connector clean at all times. Contaminants on the light guide
connector may cause overheating.
WARNING: The Endoscope Controller receptacle has a spring-loaded shutter designed to
prevent light from exiting the receptacle if no connector is installed. If you observe light
coming from the receptacle while no light guide is installed, do not look directly into the
receptacle. Avoid direct eye exposure as directed by the yellow warning label on the front of
the Endoscope Controller, to prevent eye injury (see Light Safety on page 35).
Select the Visualization Mode
Users can change between visible light and Firefly (near-infrared) imaging at both the Surgeon
Console touchpad and the Vision Cart touchscreen. Firefly imaging (Standard mode and Sensitive
mode) is also deactivated automatically when the endoscope is detached from the arm; the system
reverts to visible light imaging.
WARNING: To prevent user confusion, follow instructions to enter and exit fluorescence
mode.
WARNING: To minimize exposure to laser energy that could result in eye injury to operator
or patient, deactivate Firefly imaging when removing the endoscope from the patient.
CAUTION: Use default settings if visualization is sufficiently reduced in an advanced
imaging mode to prevent tissue damage.
CAUTION: Follow the provided instructions for safe and effective use of advanced imaging
features, including reverting the system to visible light imaging for sufficient surgical
visualization to prevent tissue injury.
Note: Before delivering the ICG into the patient, locate the target anatomy in visible light
mode and then activate Firefly imaging.
Firefly Settings Overview
On the Surgeon Console touchpad Settings tab, the Firefly section enables the surgeon to activate
Firefly and configure Firefly imaging controls:
• Restore Firefly to Factory Defaults
• Firefly Mode (OFF/ON)
• Firefly Fingerswitch
• Firefly Intensity
• Background Brightness
• Sensitive Mode
Note: Sensitive mode is not available with all endoscopes. Contact your Intuitive
representative for additional information.
Note: See Sensitive Mode Operation on page 23 for specific instructions on activating and
using Firefly imaging in Sensitive mode.
Firefly Imaging Operation | Select the Visualization Mode
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