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GLOW800 User Manual 10 747 241 - Version 00...
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The information provided by this manual is directly related to the operation of the equipment. Medical decision remains the responsibility of the clinician. Leica Microsystems has made every effort to provide a complete and clear user manual highlighting the key areas of product use. Should additional information regarding the use of the product be required, please contact your local Leica representative.
Test card Preparation Pre-operation checklist (GLOW800) Test card functional areas Operation 10.1 Using the GLOW800 10.2 Controlling the GLOW800 functions Care and maintenance Disposal What to do if...? 13.1 General 13.2 GLOW800 GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
About this user manual The GLOW800 is an accessory for Leica surgical microscopes. In this user manual the functions of the GLOW800 are described. For information and description of the Leica surgical microscope, please refer to the user manual of the particular surgical microscope.
Intended use Avoid extended and/or excessively frequent use of • The GLOW800 is a Leica surgical microscope accessory used in GLOW800 radiation. viewing intra-operative blood flow in the cerebral vascular area GLOW800 mode is disabled automatically no later than...
Description Description Function The illumination for the GLOW800 is a xenon lamp and is located in the Leica surgical microscope. This lamp provides visible and near infrared light. This light cannot be observed through the surgical microscope, but it is recorded using a special camera and visualized on the monitor mounted on the Leica surgical microscope.
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3.2.3 GLOW800 VPU HD-SDI 1 HD-SDI 2 VPU Reset 1 Video signal output 1 2 Video signal output 2 3 Reset button to reboot/reset of the system 4 Documentation system (optional) GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
GLOW800 picture-in- picture 2 Video signals 2 Video signals GLOW800 service and user settings 3D visualization is only for teaching purposes not intended for heads-up surgery. GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
Leica microscope stand (Leica OH6 or OHX) is extended to InfraRed (IR), to excite the fluorophore (ICG). The filtered NIR fluorescence signal of the fluorophore (ICG) is acquired by a NIR sensitive video camera in the GLOW800 ULT and processed in the GLOW800 VPU. 6.1.1...
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6.1.2 Fluorescence observation and recording with a documentation system The GLOW800 VPU generates two videos which can be recorded by an optional documentation system, e. g. HDMD PRO, if integrated into the surgical microscope. The following recording and visualization settings can be predefined on an optional documentation system. The records and display are done in the following way: White light fluorescence observation (WL/FL) with Black &...
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Description The GLOW800 VPU generates two videos which can be recorded by an optional documentation system if integrated into the surgical microscope. The records and visualization are done is the following way: Black & White fluorescence observation (B & W/FL) with white light fluorescence observation (WL/FL)
Y– It is recommended to use the 4-function joystick (2) to control the GLOW800 as it is defined in the GLOW800 preset, although you can assign the switches 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the handles individually in the configuration menu to fit the needs of each user.
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GLOW800 mode active If the optional recording system is integrated into the microscope system, the recording icon (5) will change from black to red if the GLOW800 NIR video sequence (loop) is recorded. The replay icon (4) stays black. In replay mode the replay icon (4) becomes green and the recording icon (5) stays black (see below).
You see an overview with which buttons of the left handle the GLOW800 functions can be operated. Select the "Fluorescence Vascular GLOW800" user preset. Click on the "Select" button. The selected user preset is displayed in the status line. GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
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In the left selection field, select the "Fluorescence" function Click on the "Menu" quick access button (1). group by clicking on it. Assign the function "GLOW800 Mode On/Off" to any button by selecting the desired function. Afterwards, click on the label field of the desired button to assign the desired function.
GLOW800 mode from 10 to 180 seconds. • White light object view with the embedded fluorescence signal Open the "FL" tab to set the brightness in GLOW800 mode to an in pseudo color (white light fluorescence observation = WL/FL) adequate level.
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Please read the Leica MFL800 user manual! Black & White fluorescence observation White light fluorescence observation (Video monitor) (Video monitor) Reference section 9 for test card details. GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
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Displaying the fluorescence with color #5 - dark cyan in white light Displaying the fluorescence with color #1 – magenta in white light fluorescence observation #5 is the default color in the GLOW800 fluorescence observation (Video monitor) preset (Video monitor)
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Maximum intensity setting – 100 % 8.2.5 Apply button By pressing the "Apply" button on the GLOW800 page of the user settings changes of one or more of the different GLOW800 settings become active in the GLOW800 system. The result of the changed settings can be observed after a few seconds on the GLOW800 screen.
– full video resolution Full width fits the full horizontal field of view on the screen of the documentation monitor format with rounded edges – full horizontal video resoltion GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
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Preparation before surgery 8.3.3 Homogenization With «homogenization» the effect of center-weighted illumination can be compensated. The homogenization takes place for the GLOW800 fluorescence and the white light image. The homogenization values range from 0 % (no homogenization) to 100 % (maximum homogenization).
Preperational check is performed. Microscope illumination lamp is within tolerances (see To check and test the GLOW800 function, to verify the proper user manual of the Leica surgical microscope). adjustment of the white light and fluorescence image and to verify the illumination level the MFL800 test card has to be used.
Check optical accessories for cleanliness. Remove dust and dirt. GLOW800 application When using GLOW800 please ensure to have a Doppler Ultrasound or similar device in place, in case of none or insufficient blood flow visualization out of the ICG/GLOW800 procedure is given.
1-6 have to be visible ! have to be visible (F) ! 3. Check if the fluorescence pseudo color is the one you intend to have. GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
GLOW800 video signal to the system's video output. At the same time, recording of the GLOW800 video signal on When using GLOW800 please ensure to have a Doppler a connected, optional recording unit is started and the Ultrasound or similar in place, in case of none or insufficient correctly scaled video signal is displayed.
• Are the power cables attached correctly? • Are all connecting cables attached correctly? • Are all video cables attached correctly? 13.1 General For malfunctions regarding the Leica surgical microscope refer to the user manual of the Leica surgical microscope. 13.2 GLOW800 Malfunction Cause...
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BrightCare Plus active for GLOW800 light. The image remains unfocused System not in parfocal condition Check eyepiece view with proper diopter settings. Camera out of focus range Use video fine focus settings. GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
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14 Technical data The figure shows the camera image size with respect to the field of view for the visual video camera and the GLOW800 14.1 Technical data GLOW800 NIR camera. Please be aware that the field of view is not fully covered by the documentation system.
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15 Manufacturer's declaration of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The GLOW800 was tested in combination with Leica surgical microscopes. For the EMC declaration, please refer to the user manual of the Leica surgical microscope. GLOW800 / Ref. 10 747 241 / Version 00...
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