Optical Fiber And Single-Use Tip; Contamination; Installation - Sirona SIROLaser Advance Operating Instructions Manual

Safety information

Optical fiber and single-use tip

Optical fiber and connection socket
Single-use tips
Accessories
Tissue particles
Location
12
2.8
Optical fiber and single-use tip
Make sure that no dust, dirt and foreign particles can enter the optical
fiber socket or the optical system. Never place your finger or any other
objects in the optical connectors. Otherwise the unit may be permanently
damaged.
When disconnecting the optical fiber from the SIROLaser Advance,
always cover the connection socket with the special protection cap
supplied. Make sure that the optical system is clean before connecting
the optical fiber.
The optical fiber must not be twisted. There is a risk of breakage.
Switch the SIROLaser Advance off immediately if the optical fiber is
broken. Otherwise the single-use tips may become hot.
The single-use tips must be checked for sure seating prior to each use.
2.9

Contamination

Danger of (cross) contamination. Pay attention not to hurt or stick yourself
or any other person with the laser fiber or the tip. This applies also, if the
handpiece is placed in the holder.
Prior to each use, the handpiece sleeve and the optical fibers must be
sterilized.
By cutting and coagulation of tissue, tissue particles could get into the air.
Always wear a face mask, because a risk of infection exists.
A extractor or a filter should be used. The operating personnel should be
aware that biologically active material could get into the enviroment. It
may contain particles of viable tissue.
2.10

Installation

The SIROLaser Advance is to be protected against the intrusion of
liquids.
The SIROLaser Advance must not be used in areas, in which the
appearance of liquids is probable.
Verify that the line voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the
rating plate of the power supply or in the technical specifications.
Do not place the unit near heat sources. Do not cover the convection
openings for air cooling on the sides of the unit.
Make sure that the electrical system is equipped with the required devices
for protection against direct and indirect contact (thermomagnetic
switches, residual current circuit breakers) and has been set up by a
qualified electrician in compliance with the applicable standards.
Avoid interference between the laser emission and any optical sensors of
devices operated in the vicinity of the SIROLaser Advance.
National directives regarding electrical installations must be observed.
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Operating Instructions SIROLaser Advance
63 74 198 D3545
D3545.201.06.03.02 05.2014