Before First Use; Application; Structure Of A Laser Fiber; Structure Of A Waveguide - KLS Martin group Kit de préparation des fibres stérilisable Mode D'emploi

Sterilizable Fiber Preparation Set
Instructions for Use
4.2

Before first use

Clean and sterilize the components of the fiber preparation set before first application, see section 5
"Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization", page 33.
4.3

Application

4.3.1

Structure of a Laser Fiber

Fig. 4-3 Basic structure of a laser fiber
Laser fibers differ in layer structure. The laser light is conducted through the fiber core (1). The buffer (4)
provides mechanical protection. It is removed from the laser fiber before preparation using a stripping tool.
The plastic layer (3, coating) may not be damaged during stripping.
4.3.2

Structure of a waveguide

Fig. 4-4 Basic structure of a waveguide
4.3.3

Selection of a suitable stripping tool

Use the stripping tool that corresponds to the thickness of the laser fiber. This is determined by noting the
different color markings on the grip keys, the labeling of the stripping tool with the corresponding fiber
diameter, and the unique reference number (Fig. 4-1).
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The optical effect of an optical fiber is generated by the
fiber core (1) and the optical coating (2, cladding or
coating). They conduct the laser light from the beginning
of the laser fiber to the distal end.
1 Fiber core
2 Optical cladding, possibly not present
3 Coating, possibly silicone
4 Buffer, removed with the stripping tool
The optical effect of a waveguide is generated by the
inner coating of the hollow fiber (1). This guides the laser
light from the beginning of the laser fiber to the distal
end.
1 Waveguide (bore)
2 Waveguide material (glass)
3 Plastic layer (hard cladding)
4 Buffer, removed with the stripping tool
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