Contraindications; Warnings - Clarity RetCam3 User Manual

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Contraindications

Any patient with a perforating injury to the globe must not be imaged with the RetCam until
the wound is repaired.
In the case of an eye infection, and if at all possible, use of the RetCam must be delayed
until treatment for the infection has been rendered.
The RetCam must not be used to image a patient determined to be unstable by a
neonatologist.

Warnings

RetCam 3 and RetCam Shuttle User Manual
Carefully inspect and clean the lens piece before each use. DO NOT use if
the lens piece has nicks, breaks, scratches, or rough surfaces that may
damage the eye. See Cleaning the Lens Piece on page 152
Manual for proper cleaning instructions.
To mitigate the potential for excess light exposure, always start at the lowest
light intensity level and increase if necessary. Use only the shortest amount
of exposure time necessary, no greater than 5 minutes per eye.
Use care when imaging the eye; that is, the lens tip is immersed in coupling
gel, and does not contact the eye directly. Ensure the camera is supported
(held) in a manner that does not put direct pressure on the cornea. Clarity
recommends practice with the simulator eye model before imaging a patient.
Assess the risk to benefit ratio before confirming a patient for RetCam
imaging if they are photosensitive, concomitantly exposed to
photosensitizing agents, or aphakic.
To mitigate your potential for excess light exposure, avoid looking directly at
the illuminated light source.
NOTE
Binocular Indirect
The use of a Binocular Indirect ophthalmoscope, by a trained
ophthalmologist, as an adjunct to RetCam imaging, may be considered if the
RetCam system is unavailable, or if the image detail in the area of interest is
unsatisfactory for any reason.
Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
of this User
PN 18-000393 Rev. A