General Warnings; Precautions - Integra Luxtec MLX Operation And Service Manual

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GENERAL WARNINGS

• The user should carefully study the Operation
and service Manual before using the equipment
in a clinical environment. instructions should be
followed, with special attention given to warnings,
controls and user specifications. The Manual should
be available to the appropriate personnel.
•This Manual contains information about the proper
procedures for preparing this product for its use
and care.
• Before every procedure, carefully inspect the light
source to ensure it has been properly maintained
and cleaned, and that it is fully functional. Do not
use if inspection reveals any damage such as case
damage or loose connectors.
• Follow the instructions of other manufacturer's
equipment when used in conjunction with this
product.
• To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not
expose electrical equipment to moisture. when
cleaning, do not immerse any electrical device in
liquid.
•Do not use or store liquids on or above the light
source.
• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE
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• Electric shock hazard. If unit is not functioning
properly, Do not oPen. Please refer to the
repair and return section of this Manual.
• All electrical equipment must be used with approved
hospital grade power cords and power plugs
inserted properly into grounded ac power outlets.
• The light source should never be used in ocular
surgery or in a surgical procedure requiring direct
illumination of the eye.
• Use care not to point any fiber optic cable directly
at the eye while operating the light source.
• The light source produces high intensity light.
thermal burns can result from improper use of the
light source or from the light output of the fiber
optic cable.
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• Explosion Hazard. Do not use in the presence of
flammable anesthetics, liquids, vapors, gases or dusts.
• Keep cooling vent and fans free of obstructions.
• FIRE HAZARD: DO NOT DRAPE OR COVER THE
Light source whiLe it is oPerating.
• When light source is not in use, turn off the power
or put the unit in stand-by mode.
• Ensure that the fiber optic cable matches the port
type to prevent damaging the optical components
of the light source. For user convenience, the light
source has a turret with labeled selectable ports.
• Do not use the headlight at distances of less than
10" (25cm).

PRECAUTIONS

• Take precautions to verify that the fiber optic cable
is appropriately suited for the light source. Xenon
and other high illumination light sources. require
premium fiber optic cables in order to achieve
optimal performance and prevent damage to the
fibers, thereby diminishing the quality of the light
output or the useful life of fiber optic cable.
• Take precautions not to touch or disconnect the
cable end fitting from the turret until the Light
source has been "shut down" for a period of time
and allowed to cool. The cable end fitting will
remain hot immediately following shut down, which
can cause burns.
• Take precautions to not place and rest a hot cable
end fitting and/or head light on a patient or allow
the system to come in contact with un-protected
hands or tissue. the entire system should be
allowed to cool following use. Failure to do so can
cause burns and/or tissue damage.