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Excimer Laser System Version 26 Operator’s Manual
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Safety Precautions
1. The laser must be operated only by trained personnel.
2. Establish a controlled-access laser operating area to limit access to persons instructed
in the safe operation of lasers.
3. Post “LASER IN OPERATION” warning signs at all entries to the laser operatingarea.
4. Persons in the laser operating area including doctors, nurses, observers and the
patient must wear the appropriate protective eyewear and protective gloves.
Protective eyewear of 5 or greater at a 308 nanometer (nm) wave-length must be
worn when operating the laser system. The laser safety glasses must state the OD
rating and wavelength on the lens or on the side shields. Spectranetics oers safety
glasses that may be purchased by calling Customer Service. Sources of information
about eye protection include: Rockwell Laser Institute (rli.com) and Ultra-Violet
Products (uvex.com).
5. Never look directly into the laser beam.
6. Avoid uncontrolled reections of the laser beam.
7. Skin exposure to excimer laser radiation should be avoided.
8. Do not allow direct or reected laser radiation to go beyond the laser operatingarea.
9. When not in use, the laser system should be protected against unauthorized use by
removing the key.