User`s guide
6 230750-101, Rev. C.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: An instruction that draws attention to risk of injury or death.
WARNING: Any repair or service to this instrument must be performed
by experienced personnel or dealers who are trained by Reichert so that
correct operation of this instrument is maintained.
WARNING: Modications to this instrument is not allowed. Any
modication to this unit must be authorized by Reichert so that correct
operation is maintained.
WARNING: If this instrument is modied, appropriate inspection and
testing must be conducted to ensure continued safe use of this instrument.
WARNING: Do not use the TONO-PEN AVIA VET tonometer on a patient
without an OCU-FILM
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tip cover or inaccurate readings may be obtained.
WARNING: Do not use the TONO-PEN AVIA VET tonometer on a patient
without an OCU-FILM tip cover or abrasions of the cornea may occur.
WARNING: Do not use an OCU-FILM tip cover for more than one
patient to help prevent cross contamination.
WARNING: Do not use the TONO-PEN AVIA VET tonometer if the sensor is
cracked, chipped or shows any irregularity of the surface, to prevent patient
injury, and/or inaccurate readings.
WARNING: Do not use excessive pressure during applanation or eye injury
may occur.
WARNING: The corneal surface needs only to be momentarily contacted,
indentation or additional pressure after the audio “chirp” tone is heard is not
required and may lead to damage to the eye.
WARNING: OCU-FILM tip covers contain natural latex which may cause
allergic reactions. Question patients about allergies to latex before measuring
them with the TONO-PEN AVIA VET tonometer.
CAUTION: An instruction that draws attention to the risk of damage to
the product.
CAUTION: Do not use the TONO-PEN AVIA VET tonometer without an
OCU-FILM tip cover to prevent damage to the sensor.