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3.3 Accessories
With the device are associated optional accessories, such as optical fiber (for a list of optional
accessories supplied with the device, see Chapter 11 "Accessories").
3.3.1 Optical fiber
The optical fiber is used for the application of the laser radiation to the patient. It is
connected to the device through a special connector on the optical mechanism accessible
from the frontal panel. The connector has a micro switch that stops the laser if the fiber is
missing or not installed properly. Depending on the surgical applications, optical fiber used
may be sterile and mono use or Sterilizable. For more information about cleaning and
sterilization of the fibers refer to Chapter 7, "Maintenance and cleaning ".
DANGER:
Any tampering between the optical fiber contact and the device may cause unwanted
emission of laser radiation. Potential danger in inserting, folding strongly or not
properly secure the optical fibers; if you do not follow the manufacturer
recommendations may damage the fiber or the optical beam transmission system
and / or cause injury to the patient or user.
The optical fiber consists of a quartz tube that allows the transmission of laser
radiation from the laser source to the patient.
DANGER:
Any tampering of the protection of the optical fiber may cause undesired emission of
laser radiation.
The fibers are enhanced externally near the SMA connector. Twisting, straining, or
too exaggerated curves can damage and / or break the optical fiber and the
consequent internal irradiation of the metal sheath.
DANGER:
This sheath protects the user and the patient from the potential radiation danger
cause of breakage of the fiber
DANGER:
Before performing any laser emission, make sure that the probe is inserted, pay
attention to the pointing direction
of fibers or other connections
than those not supplied by the manufacturer,
not original, does not guarantee the achievement of security requirements
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