Laser Exposure - GE Medical Systems PRODIGY Service Manual

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Laser Exposure

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1-20 Safety
• The PRODIGY is equipped with a Class II Laser device. This laser is
used for patient positioning. A Class II rating indicates a low power visible
laser that is not normally hazardous to eyesight but has the potential to
be hazardous if viewed directly for an extended period of time. Because
of this potential hazard, DO NOT stare directly into the beam while the
laser is in operation, and DO NOT allow the beam to shine directly into
the patients' eyes. No specific eye protection is required with a Class II
laser.
• A amber laser-on indicator, located on the front of the scan arm, is lit
when the laser is on. The program activates the laser during positioning
for an image acquisition. The program then turns off the laser when you
begin the scan. The emergency stop button will turn off the laser.
• There is a caution label (Figure 1.2) on the scan arm near the Display
Panel.
Figure 1-2. Laser Warning Label (U.S. systems only)
Figure 1-3. Laser Warning Label (Canadian Systems only)
Figure 1-4. Laser Warning Label (International systems only)
Note: DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM while the laser is
operating.
PRODIGY Service Manual (Rev C - 2000)