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LM-900 Cryosurgery System • Directions for Use • English
scavenging hose. On the end of the cryogun barrel is a tip protector, which is
removed when a cryotip is used, and replaced when the cryogun is not in use.
An empty 20 lb N
available for the LM-900. The N
cryogenic process. The LM-900 should be used only in a well-ventilated area.
Consult your approved local compressed gas supplier. A twenty-foot (6.1 m)
scavenging hose is provided to divert used gas away from the operator and
patient. The mobile hand cart should be used for cylinder movement.
Compressed gas cylinders should be refilled only by qualified suppliers. Do not
allow the temperature where cylinders are stored to exceed normal room
temperature.
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INDICATIONS
The LM-900 is a cryosurgery system intended to be used in the process of
controlled destruction of defined areas of benign or pre-malignant lesions.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The LM-900 is not indicated for therapeutic treatments to the central circulatory or
central nervous systems.
CAUTION
U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed
practitioner or licensed medical facility.
WARNINGS
Exposure to Nitrous Oxide may result in impairment of performance, cognition or
dexterity. Ventilate well. Refer to instructions for venting Nitrous Oxide Gas.
CLEANING
WARNING: Do not use bleach or any product containing chloride in the cleaning
of this product.
CAUTION: Do not rinse or soak tips without first installing cleaning plugs. Make
certain the cleaning plugs have rubber "O" rings in place to prevent liquid from
entering the tips. Not using cleaning plugs will contribute to unit malfunction.
The tips can be cleaned in mild soap and water solution with cleaning plugs
installed and "O" rings in place. After cleaning, cleaning plugs should be removed
and returned to the storage pouch. Cleaned tips can be stored on the metal studs
located on the console.
CooperSurgical recommends following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
guidelines for disinfection and sterilization of non-immersible components by
O (Nitrous Oxide) or CO
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THE LM-900 CRYOSURGERY INSTRUMENT
(Carbon Dioxide) gas cylinder is
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O or CO gas is used as the refrigerant for the
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