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LIMITED WA R R A N T Y

American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC

) warrants its products against

defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as

f o l l o w s :

1. Wa rranty service extends to the original retail purchaser only and

commences with the date of delivery.

2. The optical system is warranted for life.

What is Covere d : R e p a i r, or replacement of parts, and labor.

What is Not Covere d : Tr a n s p o rtation charges to and from ADC

Damages caused by abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence. Inciden-

tal, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or consequential dam-

ages, so this limitation may not apply to you.

To Obtain Wa rranty Service: Send item(s) postage paid to ADC

, Attn:

Repair Dept., 55 Commerce Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788. Please include

your name and address, phone no., proof of p u rchase, and $2.00 to cover

the cost of re t u r n shipping and handling.

Implied Wa rr a n t y : Any implied warranty shall be limited in

duration to the terms of this warranty and in no case beyond the orig-

inal selling price (except where prohibited by law). This

w a rranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other

rights which vary from state to state.

S p e c i a l

T h a n k

Yo u . . .

Thank you for choosing an ADC

Dermascope. We’re

p roud of the care and quality that goes into the manufacture

of each and every product that bears our name.

Only the finest materials are used to assure you of a

timeless instrument designed for optimum performance.

You’ll quickly appreciate the results, for you now own the

finest dermascope that money can buy.

With proper care and maintenance your ADC

Dermascopeis sure to provide you with many years of

dependable service.

Please read the following instructions and general

information which will prove helpful in allowing you to

enjoy your ADC

product.

Thank you for your patronage. It is indeed our pleasure to

serve you.

Sincerely,

American Diagnostic Corp.

DERMASCOPE

The Dermascope is used for pre-operative evaluation of cuta-

neous pigmented lesions with the aim of differentiating early

melanoma, which requires excision from non-melanomatous

pigmented lesions that may safely be left untreated. Use of the

Dermascope three-color test could reduce excision of benign

melanocytic naevi, and thus prevent both unnecessary minor

surgical work and patient morbidity.

Features:

1. Halogen light for true tissue color

2. Graduated skin contact plate to measure pigmented

skin lesions

3. Significant 10X magnification

4. Focal range ±5D (correction)

5. Focal length is 25mm

6. Autoclavable contact plates

This Dermascope provides a reliable bayonet locking system

and is equipped with a 2.5V halogen lamp to be powered by

two 1.5V “C” type batteries.

Operating Instructions

Before using, it is necessary to install the battery components

into the handle (Fig. 1).

1. The Dermascope handle can be powered by two 1.5V

“C” type batteries. Alkaline batteries are highly

recommended for optimum performance.

2. To connect the Dermascope head to the battery handle,

align the slots on the head with the handle and push

down. You must twist the head clockwise to lock

it in place.

3. Push the white button on the handle and twist the black

knob clockwise. The unit is now in operation. The

intensity of the light can be adjusted by

turning the knob clockwise or

counter-clockwise.

4. Gently rest the contact plate on

the lesion such that the lesion is

in the center of the contact plate

and examine its surface

structure. To reduce glare from

stratum corneum, apply oil

(Mineral oil, Petroleum Jelly,

etc.).

5. With your index finger on the

rubber focusing ring, adjust for

optimal focus while your eye is

resting on the rubber eye guard.

6. Observe the illuminated and

magnified lesions, making

notes for treatment.

7. To measure pigmented skin

lesions, the graduated

contact plate must be used.

8. Switch off the unit after use

to preserve batteries. Twist

the black knob counter-clockwise

until an audible click sound

is heard and the button comes to

its off position.

Care and Maintenance:

NOTE: Periodically check the battery conditions, making sure

that no sign of corrosion or oxidation is pre s e n t .

Cleaning and Sterilization:

1 . Contact Plate (Fig. 2).

• The contact plate must be

taken off after each

e x a m i n a t i o n .

• The contact plate can

withstand cleaning or

disinfection by soaking in

alcohol solution, cidex, etc.

• The contact plate can also be autoclaved up to 135°C

and pre s s u re of 28 p.s.i.

NOTE: Clean the contact plate with a cleaning solution prior

to a u t o c l a v i n g .

2 . L e n s

• The lens can be cleaned by using a moistened cotton-

tipped applicator with alcohol or a solution of water with

mild deterg e n t .

• Do not use abrasive materials to clean the lenses as they

will scratch the coated surface of the lens.

3 . H a n d l e

• The handle can be cleaned with a moist cloth.

• B a t t e ry handle shell should not be emersed in water.

Remove battery components while cleaning.

Lamp Replacement:

NOTE: (Fig. 2).Before removing the lamp, make sure that the

device has been turned off for some minutes to avoid the

risk of being burnt. Lamps may be hot, so it’s necessary to

let it cool.

Use, Care,

& Maintenance

• Remove Dermascope head from the power source as

advised in operating instructions (Fig. 1).

• Pull out lamp with nail file or

similar tool (if necessary) by

getting it under the base of the

lamp (Fig 3),

• Use an ADC recommended

lamp for replacement by care

fully aligning pin on lamp shaft

with slot in Dermascope head.

Push the lamp until sealed well.

Battery Replacement:

NOTE: Handle batteries carefully when removing, as the liquid in

them can irritate the skin and eyes. Dispose of the used batter-

ies properly. Replace with alkaline type “C” batteries.

• Open the battery compartment by turning the end cap

c o u n t e r- c l o c k w i s e .

• Once opened, insert the batteries making sure the dire c t i o n

of the poles are correct (see Fig. 1).

• Close the battery compartment by turning the cap

c l o c k w i s e .

Storage:

Since this product is made of corrosion-proof materials suitable

for environmental conditions encountered during normal use, it

does not require special care. However, this device should be

stored at room temperatures, in a protected area free of dust

and dirt to ensure its hygienic properties.

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Head

Battery

Handle

End

Cap

lamp

(Fig. 1)

(Fig. 2)

Contact Plate

(Fig. 3)

Rubber Eye

Guard

Contact

Plate