User's Manual

Lumenis
®
Pulse
TM
50H / 100H Laser Systems Chapter 3: Safety
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Chapter 3: Safety
Introduction
This chapter contains important safety information related to the use of
the laser system. All operating personnel should familiarize themselves
with the contents of this chapter before operating the laser system.
Users must take precautions to prevent exposure of laser energy to the
eyes and skin from either direct or diffusely reflected laser beams, except
as a therapeutic application. Additional precautions must be taken to
prevent fire, electrical injury, and explosion.
CAUTION:
Read this operator’s manual carefully. Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Optical Hazards
Laser Safety Eyewear
The following specifications were calculated for this systems:
All personnel who are within the Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance are
considered to be within the controlled area and must wear eye protection
according to the following specifications:
WARNING:
Select the appropriate laser safety eyewear for the specific laser in use, by
verifying that the above specifications are indicated on the laser safety
eyewear that is at your disposal.
System Maximum Permissible Exposure Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance
Lumenis Pulse 50H
2 mJ/cm
2
1.9 meters
Lumenis Pulse 100H
2 mJ/cm
2
1.9 meters
System W avel en g t h Used Minimum Optical Density (OD) Protection Level
Lumenis Pulse 50H
H o : Y A G (2.1 µm) 3.0 DI LB3
Lumenis Pulse 100H H o : Y A G (2.1 µm) 3.0 DI LB3