UM-1151140EN, Rev. C, May 2016
5.5. Intra-Operative
Instructions
Incorrect treatment settings can cause serious tissue damage.
Therefore, it is recommended that you use the lowest acceptable
treatment settings until you are familiar with the instrument’s
capabilities. Use extreme caution until you thoroughly understand
the biological interaction between the laser energy and tissue.
1.
Set the treatment values, as instructed in this manual, and verify that
the desired settings are displayed on the control panel.
2.
Ensure that the aiming beam is visible and position it on the target
tissue.
3.
Set the laser system to Ready mode.
4.
Press the footswitch to deliver the treatment beam to the tissue.
5.
The laser emission icon will illuminate on the control panel, and the
system will emit a beep for each pulse delivered.
6.
If surgery must be interrupted, set the laser system to Standby mode
to disable the footswitch.
5.6. Post-Operative
Instructions
1.
Set the laser system to Standby mode.
2.
Turn off the laser system by unplugging it and coiling the power
cable to prevent damaging
it.
3.
Unplug the footswitch and coil the cable to prevent damaging it.
4.
If desired, disconnect the delivery system and store the laser and
delivery system components, as instructed in this manual and in the
delivery system operator manual. Refer to the delivery system operator
manual for additional postoperative instructions specific to the delivery
system.
5.
Disconnect the remote interlock (if used).
6.
Clean the exterior surfaces of the laser, as instructed in the
Maintenance chapter of this manual.
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