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2.3 Laser System Safety Features
The S3 system provides the following safety features for both operator and patient:
2.3.1 Laser emission
The laser will only emit when the READY button is activated and when the foot switch
is pressed. The device is in STANDBY mode after the power switch is set to the ON
position. The READY button is activated to enable the foot switch. This is to remind
the operator that the laser is going to emit. The user/ associate (s) and patient shall
wear the protective glasses/ goggles. The laser will emit when the foot switch is
pressed.
2.3.2 Visible and audible lasing signals
Whenever the foot switch is pressed, an audible signal (high pitch beeping) will
sound. A visible LASER FIRING icon will also appear on the screen to indicate that
Serious eye and skin damage
Never look directly into the outlet of the handpiece or glass fibre bundle,
even with protective glasses.
Identify the laser area so that no unauthorized person will enter during
the procedure.
Restrict access to the procedural room to the dentist and assistant.
Cover windows and openings to the procedural room to prevent the
laser from accidentally exiting.
Only direct the active laser to the treatment site of the patient.
No reflecting objects (instruments or holders) may be in the procedure
area.
Make sure that employees know how to turn off the laser in an
emergency.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
All the up, down, left, and right orientations in this manual are based on
the front screen.
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