Welch Allyn EpiScope Skin Surface Microscope - User Manual - Manual

Welch Allyn EpiScope™ Skin Surface Microscope
Directions for Use
Intended use
Allows visualization and measurement of skin surface lesions.
Symbols
Warnings and cautions
Components
Instructions
WARNING identifies information within the manual
to avoid injury.
CAUTION identifies information within the manual
to avoid equipment failure.
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Meets essential requirements of European
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted
municipal waste. Prepare this product for reuse or
separate collection as specified by Directive 2002/
96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council
of the European Union on Waste Electronic and
Electrical Equipment (WEEE). If this product is
contaminated, this directive does not apply.
For more specific disposal information, see
www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact
Welch Allyn Customer Service +44 207 365 6780.
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WARNING This cleaning and disinfection procedure
and the equipment and materials described must
be followed and conducted by persons trained and
familiar with medical device cleaning and
disinfection.
WARNING Consult your facility's procedures and
the reprocessing agents manufacturer's
instructions for the agents reuse, recommended
Personal Protective Equipment, and other safety
precautions.
WARNING Lamps may be hot. Allow to cool before
removal. Handle and dispose of the lamp with care
to avoid shattering. Use protective eyeglasses
when handling.
WARNING The EpiScope is intended to be used
ONLY with intact skin.
CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may
cause damage to this device.
CAUTION Do not immerse or allow excessive
moisture to contact the EpiScope. Doing so may
cause damage to the device.
CAUTION Only use the cleaner disinfectant types
identified within these instructions. Do not use
other cleaners or disinfectants.
CAUTION Always follow the cleaner or disinfectant
manufacturers’ instructions for proper use.
CAUTION Repeated reprocessing may degrade
elements of the device. Follow inspection
procedures to assure damage has not occurred.
CAUTION Do not use abrasive material to clean
lens. Doing so can scratch and permanently
damage optics.
CAUTION The EpiScope is not for diagnostic
purpose/use.
Contact Plate
Focal Ring
Rubber Eye Guard
Rheostat
Battery Handle
1. Install EpiScope onto
Welch Allyn 3.5v handle. 2. Power ON
3. Center EpiScope over lesion to examine surface and adjust
focal ring
Note: To reduce glare, moisten skin with oil.
Note: Roll back rubber eye guard if you wear glasses.
Note: To examine raised moles or lesions, remove contact plate.
Mat. No 719632 Ver. B
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