Guided Therapeutics Inc 13500 User Manual
November 2013, CNDS-0-635-MAN_3
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NOTE: The results for the patient are NOT saved on LuViva. To save results, use “Save Report”
feature.
3.5.5 Cervical Guide Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent contamination, handle the CG with gloves to maintain cleanliness. Do not
touch non-disinfected surfaces with CG.
CAUTION: The CG is a single-use disposable. The CG is non-sterile and cannot be sterilized by the
operator. Do not clean and reuse. Reuse carries a high risk of cross-contamination and cross-
infection of patients.
CAUTION: Dispose of the CG as medical waste. Improper disposal could result in exposure of an
CAUTION: Dispose of the CG as medical waste. Improper disposal could result in exposure of an
unprotected person to bio-contamination.
CAUTION: The CG has an expiration date. Check the CG packaging to ensure the CG has not expired
CAUTION: The CG has an expiration date. Check the CG packaging to ensure the CG has not expired
prior to use.
CAUTION: The CG must not be used if the packaging has been damaged.
NOTE: Confirm the compatibility of specula before using with LuViva Cervical Guides.
CAUTION: The CG must not be used if the packaging has been damaged.
NOTE: Confirm the compatibility of specula before using with LuViva Cervical Guides.
3.5.6 Lamp Warnings
WARNING: INTENSE LIGHT HAZARD. Do not operate LuViva without the Base Unit Cover in place.
WARNING: The light source for LuViva is a Xenon Arc Lamp that creates Visible and UV Radiation.
Improper use of LuViva may result in inadvertent exposure to UV light. Always use LuViva with a
LuViva Cervical Guide (CG). Do not look into the CG while operating.
LuViva Cervical Guide (CG). Do not look into the CG while operating.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection when handling lamp.
WARNING: The lamp remains at high temperatures during and after operation. Do not let any part
of the heated lamp come in contact with your skin. The heated lamp will cause burns. Allow the lamp
of the heated lamp come in contact with your skin. The heated lamp will cause burns. Allow the lamp
to cool for one hour before replacing it.
WARNING: The maintenance functions of replacing the lamp or replacing the filter should not be
performed while a patient is in the room. The operator shall not touch an accessible part and a
patient simultaneously.
CAUTION: Wear long sleeves, gloves and face shield while installing the lamp in LuViva.
CAUTION: Contents of the lamp are under pressure and may explode if dropped, jarred, scratched
or exposed to excessive force. Injury may result if the lamp is broken.