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2.8 Emission of plume
Vapour/smoke plume
There is considerable concern about the biological plume created by electrocautery units, bone
saws and lasers. Current medical literature recommends that a smoke evacuator and in-line
filter be used to capture this plume. The plume should be regarded as a source of active
biological material and a possible carcinogen.
plume may contain viable tissue particulates.
2.9 Safety Measures for the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The device MH01 doesn’t include any type of direct connection with other external devices.
The device MH01 can be disturbed by the interference with external electromagnetic fields
generated by other electrical devices installed near to it.
This device MH01 must be installed and used according to EMC information described in the
tables reported in Attachment B.
2.10 Emission of toxic gas or vapour
The laser radiation of this LASER device is able to melt, to burn or to vaporize almost all the
materials. The use of this LASER device is limited to the applications specified in this manual.
2.11 Warning and instructions for the device disposal
At the end of the service life of the device, it has to be handle according to the National or Local
regulations for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
The device is subject to national standards which regulates the disposal of waste such as
electrical equipment. It is forbidden to dispose of the device as municipal waste but has to be
collected separately according to the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment).
The penalties for violating the requirements of the law are severe.