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Chapter 2: Safety
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Safety
Safety Information
The section lists:
• Specific safety precautions associated with the AccuPen
• General safety precautions
Safety Issues to Consider When Using the AccuPen
The AccuPen is noninvasive. The strain gauge sensor probe tip, covered with a
single-use latex disposable, touches the surface of the anesthetized cornea during
the scanning process.
Indications for Use
This instrument is used for measuring the intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye.
It is to be used in a medical setting and only by physicians, optometrists, and
technicians who are experienced in IOP measurement techniques.
CAUTION: General indications for use of the AccuPen include on external, structurally
intact areas of the eye globe and orbit only.
Battery Disposal
Follow the procedure outlined below for proper disposal of lithium batteries.
1. Guidelines for the disposal of lithium batteries are continually under review.
Waste-management companies can provide assistance in the disposal of
these cells and batteries.
2. Disposal should be done in accordance with applicable regulations,
which vary from country to country. In most countries, disposal of used
batteries in the trash is forbidden. Disposal can be done through nonprofit
organizations mandated by local authorities or organized by professionals.
3. Cells and batteries should not be incinerated unless suitable procedures
are followed and appropriate precautions have been taken by qualified
handlers. Exposure of these cells to high temperatures or fire can cause the
cells to vent and/or rupture.
4. Used batteries should be shipped with the same regulations as those for
new lithium/thionyl chloride batteries.
5. Accutome recommends that cells and batteries for disposal should be
collected, transported, and disposed of in a manner that will prevent short-
circuit (the terminals taped).
6. Handling of used cells and batteries should be done according to the safety
instructions of fresh cells.
7. Recycling of the cells and batteries should be done in authorized facilities,
through a licensed waste carrier. A recycler in United States is listed below.