Safety; Terminology; Laser Safety; Laser Treatment Controlled Area (Ltca) - Companion Ctx Benutzerhandbuch

1.

Safety

1.1.

Terminology

Various Warnings, Cautions, Recommendations and Notes are presented throughout this manual. Explanations and the corresponding
symbols are:
Warning: Specific or potential danger. If ignored or compromised, the situation could result in serious injury. Warning statements
are preceded with a yellow symbol.
Caution: Possible problem with the device associated with its use or misuse. Problems include, but are not limited to, device
malfunction, device failure, or damage to the device. Caution statements are preceded by a black-and-white symbol.
1.2.

Laser Safety

Each facility and user of the laser device should follow all local laser safety requirements.
Recommendation: Offers guidance for the optimal application and usage of the device.
Note: Describes the conditions or exceptions that may apply to the subject matter presented. x
Federal, state, and local regulations as well as national and international standards should be considered when developing laser safety
programs.
Each person using the laser system must have completed basic laser safety orientation and proficiency training prior to operating the laser
Recommendation: Designate at least one person at each facility that uses this laser system as the Laser Safety Officer, responsible for
providing training on all operating and safety procedures and for monitoring and overseeing control of all laser hazards.
system.
Warning: This laser device is sold solely for VETERINARY, INDUSTRIAL, OR SCIENTIFIC purposes only! Under NO
circumstances should this laser system be employed as a medical device for human use.
1.3.

Laser Treatment Controlled Area (LTCA)

Select a secure and well-ventilated location in which to install and operate the laser system. The location should be "light-tight" (not have
windows or viewing ports) and should have a single lockable door access. The access door should be closed and locked from the inside
throughout the entire treatment with the laser system.
If the door is equipped with an interlock switch, the door can be connected to the remote interlock on the laser system – See Section 1.5.3.
When the treatment door is opened during a treatment, the laser will stop emission, produce an error message, and return to Standby mode.
If you choose to set up your laser system in a multi-use area, a blocking barrier, screen, or curtain, certified for blocking the laser beam,
must be used to create a smaller area inside a larger room. The barrier should be set up to simulate a "light-tight" room with single entry
access as described above.
Warning: Always post a laser safety sign on the outside of the treatment room door or single access point when the laser is in
use.
1.4.

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Warning: Do not operate this laser system in areas that have explosion hazards such as flammable materials, gases or
substances. A fire or explosion could occur. The laser beam can ignite most nonmetallic materials. A fire extinguisher should be
readily available.
1.5.

Safety Features

The laser system has multiple safety features. All individuals who use this laser system should be trained and made aware of the following
features:
1.5.1.

Emergency Stop Button

This button (Figure 1) is located on the front of the laser system. Push the button to turn off all electrical power to the device's
microprocessor and laser-emitting components in case of an emergency.
1.5.2.

Password Entry

The laser system is equipped with a password entry as the key control that is required after powering on the device, to prevent unauthorized
access to the system.
1.5.3.

Remote Interlock Connector

The laser system is equipped with a remote interlock connector (Figure 2) located on the back of the device. The
remote interlock connector stops laser emission when the terminals of the connector are open.
The mating connector (as shown in Figure 2) MUST be inserted (or remote interlock circuit closed / door closed) for
the laser system to emit.
1.5.4.

Laser Emission Indicators

When the laser system is emitting, an EMISSION! indicator (Figure 3) will appear on the touch screen and flash.
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