Biolase Inc. EPIC-1 ユーザーズマニュアル
EPIC™10 User Manual
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2.4 SURGICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
NOTE:
All fiber optic cables, handpieces & tips are shipped non-sterile.
The EPIC 10 Re-Useable Delivery System with surgical Handpiece consists of:
• Re-useable Fiber Optic Assembly
• Re-useable Surgical Handpiece (Figures 2.4, 2.5)
• Disposable Tips (See Figures 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10)
• Re-useable Surgical Handpiece (Figures 2.4, 2.5)
• Disposable Tips (See Figures 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10)
NOTE:
The fiber optic cable is detachable from the console. The handpiece is a re-usable
accessory and will require cleaning and sterilization prior to each patient treatment.
Tips are intended for single-use only and must be disposed of after each patient use.
Proper tip disposal in a biohazard medical waste Sharps container is required. Tips
must be steam sterilized prior to use. For instructions on cleaning and sterilization of
the handpiece and tips refer to Section 8.
accessory and will require cleaning and sterilization prior to each patient treatment.
Tips are intended for single-use only and must be disposed of after each patient use.
Proper tip disposal in a biohazard medical waste Sharps container is required. Tips
must be steam sterilized prior to use. For instructions on cleaning and sterilization of
the handpiece and tips refer to Section 8.
2.6 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION
The EPIC 10 ships with the fiber optic cable already attached.
To disconnect the fiber optic cable from the laser console, make sure the laser console is
turned off and the cable is completely unwound from the console base, grab the fiber optic
access plug and slowly pull it straight back from the optical access port (Figure 2.3).
turned off and the cable is completely unwound from the console base, grab the fiber optic
access plug and slowly pull it straight back from the optical access port (Figure 2.3).
To re-install the fiber optic cable, make sure the laser console is turned off. The fiber optic
cable is attached to the console by inserting the optical access plug (Figure 2.2) into the optical
access port (Figure 2.3).
cable is attached to the console by inserting the optical access plug (Figure 2.2) into the optical
access port (Figure 2.3).
For storage, wind the cable in the fiber storage channel around the base of the console in a
counterclockwise direction (Figure 2.1).
counterclockwise direction (Figure 2.1).
CAUTION:
Do not bend the fiber optic at a sharp angle, as it is can break. Make sure it is
not caught or pinched between the housing and the fiber optic access plug.
not caught or pinched between the housing and the fiber optic access plug.
CAUTION:
Do not connect or disconnect the fiber while the laser console is turned on.
Only connect or disconnect the fiber when the laser console is turned off.
Only connect or disconnect the fiber when the laser console is turned off.
NOTE:
You should hear the fiber optic “click” into place; if you do not hear it “click,” remove
the fiber optic and reinstall it.
the fiber optic and reinstall it.