Introduction; Intended Use; Safety Information; Warnings - ConMed LS7700 Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION

t is recommended that personnel study
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this manual before attempting to operate
and/or clean the ConMed Linvatec LS7700
300 Watt Xenon Light Source and accessories.
The safe and effective use of this equipment
requires the understanding of and compliance
with all warnings, cautionary notices, and
instructions marked on the product, and
included in this manual.
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Intended Use

The ConMed Linvatec LS7700 300 Watt Xenon
Light Source is intended to be used with an
endoscope to provide illumination during
endoscopic procedures.
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Safety Information

This equipment is designed for use by medical
professionals completely familiar with the
required techniques and instructions for use of
the equipment. Read and follow all warning
and cautionary notices and instructions
marked on the product and included in this
manual .
It is important to read, understand, and comply
with all of the following safety precautions.
Failure to follow these precautions could result
in injury to the patient or user or cause damage
to the LS7700 Light Source or associated
equipment.
After each use, thoroughly clean the unit and
accessories (See "3.2 Cleaning" on page 10 ).
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Warnings

1. Do not attempt to open or service
the light source chassis. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside.
Removing the cover may introduce an
electric shock hazard by exposing you to
dangerous high voltages or other risks. If
the system malfunctions, return it for
service immediately.
2. Use of this light source and the
accompanying light guide can cause the
scope tip to get hot as a result of high
intensity light. Do not allow the light
emitting end of the light guide to contact
either the patient or the surgical drape. This
can cause the drape to ignite and potentially
cause severe burns to the patient and / or
operating room personnel.
3. Do not use in the presence of flammable
anesthetics, gases, disinfecting agents,
cleaning solutions, or any material
susceptible to ignition due to electrical
sparking. There is a possibility of
explosion.
4. Do not use a cardiac defibrillator on a
patient without first removing from the
patient the endoscope to which the light
source is attached.
5. Do not use in surgical procedures requiring
direct illumination of the eye.
6. This device is designed for use in standard
medical environments. Components of the
system that are meant for patient contact are
constructed from biocompatible materials.
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