User's Manual Part 1

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Constellation
®
Vision System
FOREWORD
This Operator's Manual is designed to acquaint the operator and operating room personnel with
the Constellation
®
Vision System. The manual presents an organized summary of the operating
principles, main components, safety features, and instructions for care and use of the instrument.
The information in this manual should be supplemented with reference works on laser theory and the
interaction of laser energy with biologic tissues. No attempt is made in this manual to answer all the
questions that arise during the use of the instrument in medical procedures.
Questions concerning technique, safety and effectiveness should be referred to pertinent publications
or recognized medical experts in laser surgery. Physicians should not attempt to treat patients with
this instrument if not thoroughly familiar with its operation, or if in doubt as to its safe operation. All
personnel authorized to use this instrument should be required to be thoroughly familiar with this
manual.
Please contact Alcon for complete technical support and service if you have questions concerning any
aspect of this instrument's operation or if it fails to perform satisfactorily.
To order
supplies in U.S.A.:
800-862-5266
FAX: [phone]
Outside U.S.A.: Contact your local Alcon representative for supplies.