Important product safety instructions (continued)

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Sterilization

Before using the endoscope, always be sure to sterilize the laparoscope video adapter, the HD camera head, and the camera cable.

8. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

SERVICING1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod- uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condi- tion.

5. Operational Life of the Product

Regular maintenance and inspection is essential for ensuring safe and long-lasting operation of this product. Inspect and maintain the product before and after use, and also have regular maintenance performed by a specialist.

STERILIZATION:

The camera head with camera cable and video adapter can be sterilized with ethylene oxide (EO) and Sterad (50, 100, 100S, 500) supplied by Johnson & Johnson Medical Inc.

Ethylene oxide

Desorbtion time for ethylene oxide after using aerator: more than 18 hours

Desorbtion time is based on the following sterilization

parameters:

 

Ethylene oxide gas

: Ethylene oxide 20% and CO2

 

80%

Temperature

: 40˚ to 60˚C

Humidity

: 40 to 60% RH

Ethylene oxide density : 500 to 600 mg/l

Desorbtion method

: Aeration

Aerator

: 50˚C and more than 18 hours

 

(In room temperature it is

 

required more than 48 H)

Note: Deterioration of camera cable

Due to ethylene oxide, rubber part of camera cable may cause deterioration.

Depending on the frequency of use, however at least once a year, an expert must check the device.

Sterad (H2 O2 plasma)

In the case of using Sterad, please follow the instruction of the manufacturer. Because of using Sterad many times, some cosmetic changes can be ob- served. However, the functions of HD camera system are not affected by those.

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