Odyssey Electronics Marine GPS System - Manual (Page 22)

4.3 IN-OFFICE SAFETY ISSUES
4.3.1 Lighting
Always use the Odyssey Navigator in a well lighted and ventilated area.
4.3.2 Combustible chemicals or gases
Make certain that chemicals or gases capable of supporting or causing combustion are not present when using
the laser (e.g. alcohol gauze, liquid topical anesthetics).
4.3.3 Safety Eyewear
While using the Odyssey Navigator laser, doctors, hygienists, auxiliary staff, patients, and anyone attending them
in the operatory must wear the appropriate safety eyewear that has been designed for use with the 810 nm
wavelength. Never point the laser tip directly at the face, eyes or skin of anyone while emitting energy. The aiming
beam is also capable of causing eye damage.
4.3.4 Test Firing the Laser
Always test-fire the Odyssey Navigator prior to using it intra-orally using a power of 1 Watt continuous wave or less.
Place the laser in the ready mode, then, activate the laser for 1-2 seconds while aiming the fiber onto a 2X2 gauze
sponge wetted with water. Do not use alcohol or any other combustible material to wet the 2X2 sponge as it may
ignite. Please be aware the the 810 nm working beam is invisible to the human eye! You can only see the red
650 nm aiming beam if it is turned on.
4.3.5 Power Changes With Fiber Changes
Switching to a smaller diameter fiber will increase the density of the power at the fiber tip. As a result, you may need
to adjust your power downward. Increasing the power may be required when switching to a larger diameter fiber. In
order to achieve the same rate of work after changing fiber diameters, remember this: a smaller diameter fiber will
require less power and conversely, a larger diameter will require more power.
4.3.6 Danger - Laser In Use Signage
Each operatory where the Odyssey Navigator is used should have a “laser in use” sign placed at the operatory
entrance when a procedure is in progress. This signage will help to eliminate eye damage caused by inadvertent
exposure to laser energy. Additional signs can be ordered through Ivoclar Vivadent Customer Service.
4.3.7 Sharps Disposal and Sponge Removal
Remove cleaved fiber remnants and place them into a Sharps container for disposal. Used fiber tips should also be
disposed of in a Sharps container. All sponges used for cleanup of lasers and fibers should be disposed of in a bag
for contaminated soft products.
4.3.8 Plume Evacuation
Use high volume evacuation suction during procedures to remove laser smoke or ‘plume’ debris. Use masks suitable
for viral filtration. Caution - laser plume may contain viable tissue particulates. Please use a high filtration mask with
0.1 micron or less to protect from airborn viruses or bacterial particles.
4.3.9 Laser Security
To prevent the unintentional use of the laser while not in use, the unit should be switched off. An electronic
password is required to be entered before the unit may be used again. This code should be maintained by the
Laser Safety Officer.
22 T h e L e a d e r i n D i o d e L a s e r s .
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Section 4