Contents 1. Introduction 11. Instructions for use Preparing the power supply and the base unit 2. Symbols Preparing the Portable Slit Lamp prior to use 3. Indications for use Preparing the patient 4. Intended use / purpose of instrument 12. Problem solving 5.
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing this Keeler product. Please read this manual carefully before using your rechargeable Keeler Portable Slit Lamp, this will ensure the safety of the patient and ensure you get the best performance from this precision optical device. Your Keeler Portable Slit Lamp includes: •...
2. Symbols Read user instructions for Warnings, Cautions Keep dry and additional information Power input port Double insulated Fragile Type B protections against shock This way up Consult instructions for use Material suitable for recycling Manufacturers name and address This Symbol on the Product or on its Packaging and instructions indicates that it was put on the market place after August 2005 and that this product shall not be treated as Household Waste.
3. Indications for use The Keeler Portable Slit Lamp (PSL) is an AC-powered Slit Lamp biomicroscope intended for use in eye examination of the anterior eye segment, from the cornea epithelium to the posterior capsule. It is used to aid in the diagnosis of diseases or trauma which affects the structural properties of the anterior eye segment.
4. Intended use / purpose of instrument The Slit Lamp is an instrument consisting of a light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet (slit) of light into the eye. It is used in conjunction with a biomicroscope. The lamp facilitates an examination of the anterior segment, or frontal structures and posterior segment, of the human eye, which includes the eyelid, sclera, conjunctiva, iris, natural crystalline...
To increase or reduce the light intensity there is a rheostat located below the eyepieces on the rear of the grip /handle. PSL Classic The 10x and 16x magnification optical system is controlled using a flip lever located under the adjustable eyepieces.
6. Safety The Keeler Portable Slit Lamp is designed and built in conformity with EC Directive 93/42/EEC and the ISO 9000 and EN 46000 series quality standards. (European Community) mark attests that the Slit Lamp complies with the provisions of Annexes I, VI, and VII of EC Directive 93/42/EEC.
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6. Safety When using the instrument, scrupulously observe all the relevant PSL LED accident prevention measures established by law to ensure the Quantity Measured Group 2 Pass/Fail Comments safety of the patient. Value limit Group 2 5.85 x 10 mW cm 100 mW cm Pass It is well established that exposure of the eye to intense light sources...
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6. Safety The following statement is provided for US customers and references FDA Slit Lamp Guidance. Because prolonged intense light exposure can damage the retina, the use of the device for ocular examination should not be unnecessarily prolonged, and the brightness setting should not exceed what is needed to provide clear visualization of the target structures.
7. Cleaning and disinfection instructions Only manual non-immersion cleaning as described should be used for this instrument. Do not autoclave or immerse in cleaning fluids. Always disconnect power supply from source before cleaning. a Wipe the external surface with a clean absorbent, non- shedding cloth dampened with a water / detergent solution (2% detergent by volume) or water / isopropyl alcohol solution (70% IPA by volume).
8. Transport, storage and working conditions The following ambient condition limits are recommended for the Keeler Portable Slit Lamp, for transport and storage it is recommended that the Slit Lamp is kept in its original manufacturers packaging. Before use the Slit Lamp should be allowed to adjust to the ambient room temperature for several hours.
9. Warnings and cautions • Should the instrument suffer shocks (for example, should it accidentally fall), and the optical system or the illumination system are damaged it may be necessary to return the Observe the following prescriptions in order to instrument to the manufacturer for repair.
10. Names of controls and components Portable Slit Lamp illumination body and magnification optics 1. Trigger Click and hold the trigger to turn the lamp illumination on. Double click (similarly to a computer mouse button) to turn both the illumination lamp and fixation targets on. 2.
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10. Names of controls and components Portable Slit Lamp illumination body and magnification optics 10. Magnification change lever (PSL Classic only) Push this lever to the right to set the magnification at 10x and to the left to set the magnification at 16x.
11. Instructions for use Preparing the power supply and the base unit 3. Place the Portable Slit Lamp on the base charger unit, the yellow LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is being 1. Attach the appropriate mains plug adapter to the transformer charged.
3. Set the magnification to either x10 or x16 using the magnification change lever (PSL Classic only). 4. Select your preferred slit width and filter by rotating the slit and the filter wheels. Home...
11. Instructions for use Preparing the patient The patient should be as comfortable as possible and positioned to allow easy access to the eye to be examined. The Keeler portable Slit Lamp is designed to be ambidextrous, hold the Slit Lamp in your preferred hand simultaneously squeezing the trigger on/off switch.
12. Problem solving Problem Solution Check the unit is fully charged No illumination, Check the position of the filters and or low slits to ensure they are set correctly illumination Check and if necessary change the LED/bulb Check the position of the slit disc, it Slit slanted at an may not be located correctly at a slit angle...
13. Changing the LED/bulb Warning the LED/bulb may be hot if the Slit Lamp has been in continuous use, take care when removing the LED/bulb. Make sure the power is disconnected before changing the LED/bulb. To change the LED/bulb, first allow 5 minutes for it to cool down if the Slit Lamp has been in use.
14. Routine instrument maintenance Regularly inspect the device for damage or dirt. Care must be taken to keep the objective and the eyepiece lenses clean – use only soft clean lens cloths to clean optical surfaces. Routinely clean as per section 7. Cleaning instructions. The manufacturer declines any and all responsibility and warranty coverage should the instrument be tampered with in any manner or should routine maintenance be omitted...
15. Specifications and electrical ratings Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Keeler Portable Slit Lamp is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 Test level Compliance level...
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15. Specifications and electrical ratings The Keeler Portable Slit Lamp is a medical electrical instrument. The instrument requires special care concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).This Section describes its suitability in terms of electromagnetic compatibility of this instrument. When installing or using this instrument, please read carefully and observe what is described here. 1.
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15. Specifications and electrical ratings Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Keeler Portable Slit Lamp is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601 Test level Compliance level...
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15. Specifications and electrical ratings Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Keeler Portable Slit Lamp The Keeler Portable Slit Lamp is intended for the use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.
Binocular Hand held Biomicroscope Slit Lamp Optics Converging binoculars at 13˚ Magnification PSL One: 10x fixed PSL Classic: 10x and 16x, lever change Objective lens working distance @ 10x 100mm PSL One, PSL Classic Objective lens working distance @ 16x...
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16. Technical specifications Slit and filter system Slit type Rotating Slit wheel selection Slit Lamp Slit length 12mm Slit widths 0.15mm, 0.5mm, 0.8mm and 1.6mm slits, 12mm circle and a 1mm square Filters Red free, Blue, Neutral density 0.8 and Clear IR protection Inbuilt IR cut filter Slit angle...
17. Accessories Accessories Aluminium Carry Case Part Number 3010-P-7000 Test Bar Part Number EP39-70737 Power Supply Part Number 1941-P-7778 2x Rubber Eye Caps Part Number 3010-P-7004 iPhone 4 Adapter Part Number 3010-P-7010 Consumables Slit Lamp 6V 15W Bulb Part Number 1030-P-7187 Slit Lamp LED Part Number 1030-P-7195 Home...
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