User's Manual Part 5

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ALCON SL 1000 AND
ZEISS
30SL ADAPTATION
ZEISS 30SL ADAPTATIONZEISS
Introduction
The Doctor Protection Filter, fi ber optic cable, mechanical micromanipulator with zoom,
and beam splitter/accessories in combination with the
Alcon
SL 1000 Slit Lamp (or
Zeiss
30SL) are designed exclusively for use with the
PurePoint
™
laser system. This instrument
™
laser system. This instrument
™
combination represents a complete ophthalmic unit. Please refer to the Alcon SL 1000 (or
Zeiss
30SL) Operator's Manual for information not included in this manual.
The micromanipulator with zoom provides interface between the
PurePoint
™
laser system
™
laser system
™
and the patient. The laser spot is focused and traversed in the X and Y direction by means of
the slit lamp
joystick. The micromanipulator control lever provides additional positioning of
the laser spot. The micromanipulator with integral zoom is used to adjust the laser spot size.
The mandatory Doctor Protection Filter provides protection from the 532nm laser radiation
for the attending physician. The safety circuit of the
PurePoint
™
laser is designed to insure
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laser is designed to insure
™
the safety fi lters are engaged (moved into place) prior to the treatment laser being operational.
WARNINGS!
Ensure that the terminal selection on the
PurePoint
™
front panel is SLIT LAMP. Verify
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front panel is SLIT LAMP. Verify
™
that the selection is correctly confi rmed. It is the responsibility of the operator to
connect and confi rm the selected terminal.
Operator will have a colored** view through the Doctor Protection Filter due to
blocking of the 532nm (green) wavelength.
To avoid potential secondary refl ections, the room used to treat the patient must
be approved by a qualifi ed
laser safety offi cer.
All personnel in the treatment room must wear protective eyewear (OD 4 or above
at
532nm) when the system is in Standby or Ready modes.
Installation of the complete instrument system or retrofi tting an existing SL 1000
slit lamp with a micromanipulator with zoom, a beam splitter/accessories, a fi ber
optic cable, and a Doctor Protection Filter should only be done by Alcon Service
Personnel or persons authorized by Alcon.
A qualifi ed technician must perform a visual inspection of the following components
every twelve months: warning labels, power cords, fuses. In case of a defi ciency,
do
not use the system; contact Alcon Technical Services.
Before each use, ensure the Doctor Protection Filter assembly, the micromanipulator
with zoom,
and the fi ber optic cable are fi rmly attached to the slit lamp. The user
must also check
the Doctor Protection Filter elements for scratches, breaks, or
alterations. If scratched, damaged, or loosely attached, discontinue use of device
immediately and contact Alcon Technical Services.
When using beam splitter accessories, the binoculars must fi rst be attached to the
beam splitter (the beam splitter accessories are attached to the beam splitter on the
protected side of the Doctor Protection Filter assembly); the beam splitter is then
attached to the permanently installed Doctor Protection Filter. Improper installation
could cause injury to the operator and/or the patient.
** Newer Doctor Protection Filters will have less tint than older ones.