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E-Z Scan 5500+ Series AB5500+ Combined A-Scan / B-Scan B5500+ B-Scan Operators Manual Sonomed, Inc. A Subsidiary of Escalon Medical 1979 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, NY 11042 USA Tel 800-227-1285 516-354-0900 Fax 516-354-5902 www.sonomedinc.com 5550-A-1901-1C 0413...
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Introduction 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.2 B-SCAN FEATURES 1.3 A-SCAN FEATURES 1.4 ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS Section 2 Getting Started 2.1 UNPACKING 2.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Terms as Marked on the Equipment Terms as Used in This Manual General Warnings General Cautions 2.3 SYSTEM SET-UP...
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Table of Contents 3.4 PATIENT PREPARATION Direct Contact Measurements Immersion Technique 3.5 PATIENT EXAMINATION Direct Contact Scanning/Automatic Mode Direct Contact Scanning in Manual Mode Water Immersion Technique Performing IOL Calculations Printing 3.6 IMAGE ARCHIVE 3.7 SOURCES OF ERRORS AND HOW TO 3-10 AVOID THEM Corneal Compression...
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Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE System General Inspection Cleaning Storage Probe General Inspection 5.2 A-SCAN FUNCTIONALITY CHECK Sensitivity Test 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING Electromagnetic Interference 5.4 WARRANTY 5.5 DISPOSAL Section 6 System Specifications PHYSICAL ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENTAL INTERFACE DISPLAY PROBES...
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Table of Contents Appendices VELOCITY TABLES Appendix-1 TABLE OF IOL CONSTANTS Appendix-2 HAIGIS FORMULA INFORMATION Appendix-3...
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AC ADAPTER UNITED KINGDOM NORTH AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALIA FOOT SWITCH AC ADAPTER PART NO. 9200-1604-1A CAUTION: TR EADLITE II LINEMASTER SWITCH CORP. WOODSTOCK, CT USA 15 VDC @ 2A VIDEO PRINTER JOYSTICK B-PROBE A-PROBE INSTRUCTION MANUAL STYLUS PEN E-Z SCAN 5500+...
1285 (or in NY at 516-354-0900) at any time Selectable Compression Curves (Log, with questions or concerns regarding system use. Linear, and S-curve) Thank you for your trust in Sonomed to provide Zoom and Pan Controls for your ophthalmic imaging needs. Area and Distance Measurements 1 - 1...
Available information that is displayed on the screen when the print key is depressed. Several features help to distinguish the Sonomed E-Z Scan 5500+ series, including: Live A-Scan Display Gain Control Storage of Five (5) Scans for Later Review...
Touch Screen Stylus Black & White Video Printer Ultrasonic Coupling Gel * Use only those items supplied with the instrument or approved by Sonomed, Inc. Use of unapproved parts may damage the instrument or degrade performance. 5500+ Options available with the E-Z S...
Sonomed immediately to report the problem. WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. 2 - 1...
Getting Started Section 2 GENERAL WARNINGS! SOMMAIRE DES MESURES DE Use only the AC Adapter that is supplied with SÉCURITÉ the system. (P/N: 9200-1604-XX) POUR VOTRE PROTECTION, S.V.P. lire ces To avoid explosion, DO NOT operate this instructions de sécurité complétement avant product in the presence of flammable gases or d’installer et de mettre sous tension ou d’opérer fumes.
Section 2 Getting Started Afin d’éviter tout risque d’explosion ne pas utiliser ce produit en présence de produits SYSTEM SET-UP inflammable. L’opération d’un produit électrique dans de tel conditions constitue un CONNECTING ACCESSORIES risque d’explosion. on a flat level surface. 1.
“STORED DATA LOST” warning message will be displayed. Please contact Sonomed service department for further assistance. 3. If either LED does not illuminate or Main Screen does not appear, immediately power OFF the system and contact your local representative or Sonomed for assistance.
Section 2 Getting Started SETTING THE DATE AND TIME From Main Screen, select [ SET DATE ] key at the bottom of the screen (see Figure 2-1). Verify that the Enter Date and Time Screen appear on the display (see Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2 Set Date and Time Screen Display 2.
The resulting gain level in “dB” (decibels) will be displayed. IMPORTANT If a measure within 10.00 ± 0.1 mm cannot be Figure 3-1 Main Screen Display obtained, contact Sonomed service department for assistance. 2. Ensure the Calibration Screen appears. 3 - 1...
A-Scan Operation and Use Section 3 It is recommended that calibration be performed 2. IOL Formula Selection. Within the User prior to obtaining measurements; however, the Data Screen, touch the [ FORMULA ] calibration mode may be skipped if so desired button to scroll through the different by touching any of the other menu buttons (ex: available IOL formulas.
Section 3 A-Scan Operation and Use when finished entering patient ENTERING PATIENT INFORMATION information. Patient information including name, identification number, K readings, and eye to be WARNING examined can be stored within the EZ-S The EZ-Scan assumes a keratometer index of memory.
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A-Scan Operation and Use Section 3 When Pseudophakic mode is selected, one of five different pseudophakic lens types PATIENT EXAMINATION (PMMA, Acrylic, Silicone-I, Silicone-II or a User “Custom” Lens) may be selected Following entry of user and patient information, touching the [ LENS ] key. The average A-scan measurements may be obtained.
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Section 3 A-Scan Operation and Use Once accepted, the scan pattern will be displayed on the screen; the axial length will be calculated and stored under “SCAN 1” in the upper center of the Measure Screen. The location of the key structures in the scan waveform will be indicated by flashing gate markers displayed above the waveform as well as a blinking red dot at the threshold...
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A-Scan Operation and Use Section 3 MANUAL MODE 3. Tissue Velocity. Ensure the appropriate tissue velocities are selected by pressing the [TVEL] key once the examination MODE user select Manual Mode has been selected. continuously pressing the [MODE] key until “Manual”...
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Section 3 A-Scan Operation and Use 4. Prepare Immersion Shell (see instructions to insure that no air bubbles have been provided with shell). Unscrew the probe trapped on the tip of the probe. handle and pull it away from the probe tip. Insert the probe tip into the shell, advancing 7.
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A-Scan Operation and Use Section 3 displayed above the waveform to indicate PERFORMING IOL CALCULATIONS the detected positions of the cornea, anterior lens, posterior lens and the retina. uses the measurement data and The EZ-S selected IOL calculation formula to determine IMPORTANT and display appropriate IOL powers.
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Sonomed. Information regarding this software can be obtained by contacting the Sonomed Customer Service Department at 800-227-1285. To archive while in the A-scan Mode, press the [ARCHIVE] key while in the Measure Mode.
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A-Scan Operation and Use Section 3 scan under consideration with those of an optimal A-Scan pattern. SOURCES OF ERRORS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM Characteristics of an Optimal A-Scan are as follows: There are a few common errors which may occur when performing A-scans which deserve 1.
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Section 3 A-Scan Operation and Use EXAMINATION MODES Before performing an axial length measurement the user should always verify the operating mode (cataract, dense cataract, aphakic, pseudophakic or manual mode). Since this mode governs the manner in which the instrument evaluates an A-Scan pattern and the parameters the instrument will utilize in its calculations, mistakes and/or large numerical errors will be...
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Section 4 B-Scan Operation and Use Section 4 B-SCAN OPERATION AND CLINICAL USE 5500+ The B-Scan mode of the E-Z S allows for imaging of the eye and surrounding SYSTEM SET-UP tissue. After completion of scanning, a hardcopy may be obtained using the video printer supplied ENTERING USER INFORMATION with the system.
B-Scan Operation and Use Section 4 ENTERING PATIENT INFORMATION PATIENT PREPARATION Patient information including name, The patient should be seated in a comfortable, identification number and eye to be examined upright position preferably in an examination memory. Only can be stored within E-Z S chair with a headrest.
Section 4 B-Scan Operation and Use Table 4-2 Menu Functions B-SCAN OPERATING CONTROLS MENU FUNCTION Select scanning mode: B-only, The operation of B-scan mode is controlled with MODE B/a or A/b the following soft key buttons and menus. On- screen directions appear, where needed, for Display Measurement menu: MEASURE when each soft-key is pressed...
B-Scan Operation and Use Section 4 SOFT-KEY DESCRIPTION Pressing [AREA] will cause a blinking cursor to appear on the display. Using the joystick, the user can position the cursor at a point where the measurement is to begin. Pressing [SET] will MENU enable the joystick to trace an outline around an object.
Once this key is pressed a status message will be displayed. BRIGHT Sonomed Scan Viewer Software is available directly from Sonomed. Information concerning Pressing this key will cause [+] / [-] keys to this software can be obtained by contacting appear.
(REAR PANEL) downloading and viewing these images is also required and is available from Sonomed. VIDEO OUT: Information regarding this software can be obtained by contacting the Sonomed Customer Used to connect the EZ-scan to an external Service Department at 800-227-1285.
Section 5 Maintenance and Service Section 5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CLEANING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE System: Periodic cleaning of the EZ-S enclosure with a soft cloth is all that is usually The maintenance described below should be required to keep the system looking new. ...
A-probe is operating. IMPORTANT 5. Carefully examine the probe tip for any If a measure within 10 ±0.1mm cannot be chipping or rough edges which may injure obtained, contact Sonomed service department the cornea. for further help. 5 - 2...
A-SCAN SENSITIVITY TEST In general this is due to a loss of sensitivity in Sonomed A-scan probes are constructed to be the Probe. If this is the case the Probe should reliable products which may be used for several be replaced.
If it is deemed necessary to return the system WARNING and/or probes to Sonomed for service, a To avoid personal injury, do not open system – return authorization will be issued. Please there are no internal user-serviceable parts.
This warranty is strictly limited to replacement or repair of the part which is found to be defective in material or workmanship. At the option of Sonomed said part shall be replaced or repaired free of charge F.O.B. our factory by Sonomed.
Section 6 Specifications ALARA SECTION AND EMISSIONS If more accuracy is desired, the intensity in the body at any transducer point may be calculated (As Low As Reasonably Possible) according to the formula recommended by the FDA: Probe Material: Lead Metanioboate exp(-0.069fz), Nominal Center Frequency: where I...
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Specifications Section 6 a depth of 50 mm; at an acquisition of 128 rays, the depth is 60 mm. Minimum is 18 mm. Acoustic Output Reporting Tables Typical measured results are below. There is a considerable variation in transducers, and any individual transducer may be quite different.
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VELOCITY TABLES Notes: DEFAULT INDIVIDUAL VELOCITIES Classification of Eye Velocity [m/s] uses 2, 3, or 4 1. The Sonomed EZ-S gates to measure an eye based on the “Eye Anterior Chamber Depth (ACD) 1532 Type” selected. Individual velocities are...
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Appendix Haigis Formula Appendix C HAIGIS FORMULA The Haigis IOL formula developed by Wolfgang For physicians primarily in Europe, Africa and Haigis, Ph.D. may be ordered as an option on Asia, consult the website: 300 and E/Z-Scan 5500+ the P http://www.augenklinik.uni-wuerzburg.de/uslab/refbfrme.htm systems.
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