KaWe Dermatoscope Piccolight User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: KaWe

Table of Contents

KaWe Dermatoscope Piccolight
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
OVERVIEW
Dermatoskope
Technical characteristics
Environment conditions
Maintenance
Legend
CONTACT
References
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KaWe Dermatoscope Piccolight

Product Information

Product Name: Dermatoskope
Model: QM-1-101H
Manufacturer: KaWe
Application: The dermatoscope is designed for skin surface examination and can only be used by qualified medical professionals.
Indications for Use: The device is suitable for people of any age, male and female, who require an examination of skin surface structures.
Power Source: Batteries (not specified)
Operating Time: The devices are designed for periodic use with a maximum operation time of 1 minute. There should be a 10-minute pause between applications.
Warranty: The device has a two-year warranty from the date of purchase, except for lamps/rechargeable batteries. LED lamps have a five-year guarantee from the date of purchase.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the dermatoscope, carefully read and understand the user manual.
Ensure that the device is properly maintained and follows the maintenance recommendations.
Only qualified medical professionals should use the dermatoscope.
To use the dermatoscope, remove the investigation head by lowering the throw-on insert.
Do not exceed the maximum operation time of 1 minute and allow at least a 10-minute pause between applications.
Do not put the dermatoscope in fluid and keep fluid off the handle. Clean or disinfect the dermatoscope with surface alcohol-containing disinfectants. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
Do not sterilize the dermatoscope.
If the device heats excessively, immediately turn off the handle to prevent burn injuries.
Follow additional maintenance recommendations to extend the service life of the rechargeable batteries.
If any issues arise or repair is necessary, please contact your dealer. The warranty covers the device for two years from the date of purchase (excluding lamps/rechargeable batteries).

Dear buyer! Thank you for choosing a KaWe product. Our products are known for high quality and durability. This KaWe device complies with the provisions of Directive EU 2017/745 (European Directive on Medical Devices), whereby it is classified as a medical product of class 1. Please carefully consider this instruction and read all the provisions prior to use. Follow the maintenance recommendations. Prior to use, please carefully consider the maintenance procedure.
Application: Only qualified medical professionals can use the dermatoscope. Group of patients with indications for use: People of any age, male and female, requiring an examination of skin surface structures.
Purpose: KaWe dermatoscope is designed for visual examination of the body surface. It zooms skin surface structures almost ten-fold, and a halogen lamp lights the area in question. The mechanism is analogous to microscopic examination in the reflected right (chemiluminescence microscopy). Dermatoscopy is aimed at the precise examination of skin pigment changes in everyday practice, specifically, within the early detection of malignant melanoma. Skin reflexes are suppressed by a special dermatoscopic moisturizing gel (KaWe Derma-Gel), and skin color changes are localized and detected more efficiently. Contact lens scale allows for establishing the sizes of changes. The device is designed only for skin surface examination.

OVERVIEW

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Operation of KaWe EUROLIGHT D30 2.5 V and 3.5 V dermatoscopes:

Dermatoskope

KaWe EUROLIGHT D30 2.5 V dermatoscope
KaWe PICCOLIGHT D 2.5 V dermatoscope
KaWe EUROLIGHT D30 LED 3.5 V dermatoscope

Maintenance of KaWe EUROLIGHT D30 2.5 V and 3.5 V dermatoscopes: For proper functioning, use standard KaWe 2.5 V handles with two KaWe 2.5 V or 3.5 V “C” or Baby 1.5 V rechargeable batteries. Put them on and fix the device’s head. To switch the device on, press and turn to the left a white plastic button on the rotary switch. Variable resistor allows quick brightness regulation (0=off, 1=max. brightness). To switch the device off, turn the button the other way back to the reference position (switching off movement). To replace the battery or rechargeable battery, open the lower cover. To charge handles with rechargeable batteries, take off the plastic cover and connect with KaWe Med- Charge 4000 charging device. To charge KaWe EUROLIGHT D30 LED 3.5 V, unscrew two connecting parts of the handle and put the lower part of the handle with the mains plug into the socket.
(ATTENTION: 3.5 V version is compatible with KaWe 3.5 V rechargeable batteries only). Remove the investigation head by lowering the thrown insert.
ATTENTION: Follow additional maintenance recommendations to make the service life of the rechargeable batteries longer.
Maintenance of KaWe PICCOLIGHT: Proper functioning is provided by KaWe PICCOLIGHT handles with 2 batteries (“АА”-Mignon 1.5 V). To switch the device on/off, use a sliding switch. To switch the device on using a sliding switch, move it towards the dermatoscopy head. To switch the device off, move the sliding switch in reverse direction, to reference position. To replace the battery and lamp, unscrew the head of KaWe PICCOLIGHT.
Time of application: The devices are designed for periodic use, maximum operation time totals 1 minute. There shall be 10-minute pauses between the applications.
Lamp replacement of KaWe PICCOLIGHT: For proper light functioning and quality, use only original KaWe lamps. Unscrew the head of the dermatoscope from the handle and remove the lamp. Clean the glass bulb of the new lamp with an alcohol-containing cloth. The glass bulb shall be clean and free from fingerprints (grease spots). Put the lamp all the way into its groove in the side pin. Then screw the investigation head back to the handle.
Lamp replacement of KaWe EUROLIGHT: For proper light functioning and quality, use only original KaWe lamps. Unlatch the head of the dermatoscope from the handle and remove the lamp. Now repeat the steps above in the section on replacing the KaWe PICCOLIGHT lamp. The glass bulb shall be clean and free from fingerprints (grease spots). Put the lamp all the way in.
Handling: Put special moisturizing KaWe Derma-Gel dermatoscope gel on the skin area of interest. Turn the light on and set the contact lens on the skin without excessive pressing. Even lighting will cover the skin area with a large examination diameter (25 mm). Place the examined area in the center of the contact lens, if possible. Bring the eyepiece as close to the eye as possible. With a free hand, turn the focus ring until the image of the area of interest becomes sharp. Try looking through the eyepiece without pressure on eye muscles (not accommodating them for a sharper view). Scales contact lens is designed to control pigmented skin changes. To examine raised or palpable skin areas (damages), a dermatoscope can be used without the contact lens. For a sharper view, you can raise the dermatoscope over the area of interest but not further than 5 mm.

Technical characteristics

Magnifier glass with 10x magnification
Contact lens diameter: 25 mm
Focusing / sharpness adjustment: -6…+3.5 diopter
Halogen lamp aperture: 2.5 V (KaWe EUROLIGHT D30)
Vacuum lamp aperture: 2.5 V (KaWe PICCOLIGHT D)
LED lamp aperture: 3.5 V (KaWe EUROLIGHT D30 LED)

Additional directions, maintenance, and storage: The device will serve for years with proper handling and storage.
Warranty: The warranty for the device totals two years from the date of purchase with proper handling and following the operation manual (the warranty does not cover lamps / rechargeable batteries). LED lamps are subject to five years of guarantee from the date of purchase. If any issues arise or repair is necessary, please contact your dealer.
Warnings: An error may cause extensive heat posing a threat of burn injury. If the devices heats excessively, immediately turn the handle off.
Warnings: Do not put the dermatoscope in fluid and keep fluid off the handle! The dermatoscope is not designed for surgery, so it is sufficient to clean or disinfect it with surface alcohol-containing disinfectants. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents! The dermatoscope shall not be sterilized. Secondary treatment limitations: Secondary treatment has a minor effect on these devices. The service life of the product is usually defined based on the degree of wear and use-related damage. Directives
Working area: Clean the surface with a disposable/ paper cloth.

Environment conditions

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Transportation and storage: Store and transport dermatoscopes protecting them from dust, moisture and dirt.
Preparation for cleaning: No special requirements.
Manual cleaning: Clean the dermatoscope external surface with a damp, soft and lent-free cloth. Do not put the dermatoscope in fluid and keep body off the handle! The dermatoscope is not designed for surgery, so it is sufficient to clean it with surface alcohol-containing detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents! The device shall not be sterilized. Clean the magnifying glass with a glass detergent only.
Automatic cleaning: Automatic cleaning is impossible/ unnecessary.
Disinfection: Clean the dermatoscope with surface alcohol-containing disinfectants. Use a slightly damp cloth.
Sterilization: Scaled lens shall be sterilized in autoclave at 134 °C for at least 3 minutes.
Additional information: When sterilizing several devices in autoclave, do not exceed the maximum load indicated by the sterilizer manufacturer.

Maintenance

Remove or replace the damaged parts. If the device does not work, do the following: 1. Replace the batteries or rechargeable batteries and check whether they are serviceable; 2. Replace the lamp and check whether it is serviceable; 3. Send the device for repair.
Control and functional check: Check the smooth travel of moveable parts, such as magnifying glass frame and plugs. Switch the device on. All the instruments: Visually check for damages and wear. Keep all the electric contacts clean.
Package: Separate zipped bag / fabric bag.
Disposal: Electric/electronic devices shall not be disposed together with household waste! Dispose the device in accordance with the local regulations at a special collection point.
General accessories: To find out more about these products, visit our homepage: www.kawemed.com.
Manufacturer: KaWe
Manufacturer’s contact details: Dealer’s address or phone number: +49-7141-68188-0.
Basic UDI-DI 4030155KaWe0103YV

Legend

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Instructions for service personnel and patients: In case of problems during the device use, it is necessary to immediately contact the manufacturer and the competent authorities of the relevant member state of the Union, in which the service personnel or the patient are located.