Lightmed LightLas 532 - 2.2 Warnings and Precautions

LightLas 532 – Operator's Manual Rev. No 01 Page 11 of 115
EN62366 :2008
IEC62366 :2007
EN 980:2008
ISO14971 (2012)
2.2 Warnings and Precautions
The following warnings and precautions apply to the LightLas 532 Laser System and
should be observed by all users at all time:
 DO NOT look directly into the laser beam or at laser reflections since direct
and reflected laser light from the laser aperture can cause permanent eye
injury.
 DO NOT operate the laser unless observers are using the correct protective
eyewear. The protective eyewear must have an optical density of OD4 or
more at 532 nanometers wavelength. This information must be present on
the eyewear.
 DO NOT use objects that can readily reflect light in the vicinity of the laser
beam to avoid reflecting the beam in a hazardous manner.
 DO NOT fire the Laser directly onto flammable agents or gasses as the
focused laser beam may cause ignition. There is no AP/ APG protection.
 DO NOT try to service or repair the laser other than what is included in this
manual. Service should only be performed by an authorized and trained
agent of the manufacturer.
 DO NOT fire the laser on a patient without first checking the operation of the
laser and verifying the optical alignment of the treatment Laser beam.
 ALWAYS use the lowest power settings possible when treating a patient
with the laser and start the treatment with minimum level of power.
 ALWAYS set the correct spot size and/or use the most appropriate one for
the power setting and type of procedure that is to be performed.
 DO NOT put the laser into ‘TREAT’ mode until ready to operate on the
patient.
 DO NOT inhale any laser plume generated by the Laser during surgery.
Personnel should take an extreme measured precaution, such as wearing
surgical masks or use plume evacuation systems when a treatment is
undergoing. Caution - Laser plume may contain viable tissue particulates.
 ALWAYS take particular care of the optical fibers that connect the Laser
Delivery Units to the Console to make sure they do not get damaged.