Lightmed LightLas 532 - Endoprobe Devices

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 Localized retinal detachments
 Any eye requiring laser treatment out to the ora serrata
 Delivering laser treatment through small pupils or to eyes with semi-opaque
focal lenses
Contraindications for use:
 Treatment sites close to the macula, within the arcades or where precise
positioning of the Laser is not possible, should not be attempted
 Opaque cornea or lens, or blood in the vitreous humor that interferes with
the Laser delivery to the tissue requiring treatment by scattering the beam
 Do not treat albino patients that have no pigmentation
6.1.3 Endoprobe devices
The Endoprobes are typically used during Vitrectomy to perform
endophotocoagulation procedures such as sealing retinal holes during a retinal
detachment procedure or to perform panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) in the
treatment of diabetic retinopathy
The Endoprobe is a blunt intraocular needle fitted to a handle and connected to the
Laser unit by an optical fiber. The Red aiming beam is transmitted through the fiber
and allows clear identification of the position and size of the Laser spot.
The Endoprobes are used in a sterile environment and the doctor will observe the eye
through an Operating Microscope. A doctor safety filter must be fitted to the
operating microscope between the Binoculars and the Microscope. The correct
wavelength safety filter must be used to ensure for the safety of doctors’ eyes.
The Endoprobes are sterilized and single use devices. Their performance can degrade
which possible cause the delivered power decreased due to the transmission losses.
A spare Endoprobe should be kept available for any situations where the Endoprobe
is not performing satisfactorily.
Indications for use:
 During vitreous surgery to produce a chorioretinal scar around retinal breaks
or retinal sites
 To perform PRP in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
 To perform intraoperative PRP on a scleral buckle
 To perform intraoperative PRP around focal neovascularization
Contraindications for use:
 Do not treat albino patients, or eyes that have no pigmentation