LUMENIS smart532 - Chapter 2 Laser Safety and Regulatory; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Training and Institutional Requirements

UM-1151140EN, Rev. C, May 2016
2-1
Caution
Chapter 2
Laser Safety and Regulatory
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Training and
Institutional
Requirements
Operators must take precautions to prevent exposure of laser energy to the
eyes and skin from either direct or diffusely reflected laser beams, except
as a therapeutic application. Additional precautions must be taken to
prevent fire, electrical injury, and explosion.
Lumenis does not make recommendations regarding the practice of
medicine. Laser treatment parameters are provided as a guide. Individual
treatment should be based on clinical training, clinical observation of
laser-tissue interaction, and appropriate clinical endpoints.
Patient safety should always be the clinician's first concern. This chapter
of the manual includes the minimum information required to operate the
system safely. In addition to the guidelines presented here, follow all
applicable institutional procedures. Read this chapter completely before
attempting a procedure with the Smart532 laser system.
This chapter includes:
● Basic institutional requirements, including responsibilities of the Laser
Safety Officer.
● Detailed information concerning the safety eyewear required when
using the Smart532 laser system and its associated delivery systems.
● Hazards associated with unsafe laser use.
● Safety features of the Smart532 laser system.
● Compliance with regulatory standards and regulatory labels adhered to
the Smart532 laser system.
No one should use the Smart532, or any other medical laser,
without specific training in both medical laser use and laser safety.
Both operator and safety training is available from Lumenis. Contact your
Lumenis representative to inquire about seminars in your area.