Figure 8: Overview of the laparoscope and light guide cable
1.
Eyepiece
2.
Proximal tip
3.
Ocular funnel/body
4.
Distal tip
WARNING:
Both ends of the light guide cable and the distal end of the laparoscope can
become hot and may cause patient or operator burns or thermal damage to
surgical equipment (for example, surgical drapes, plastic material, etc.).
Do not touch the glass tip of the light guide cable or the distal end of the
laparoscope. Do not allow the glass tip of the light guide cable or distal end
of the laparoscope to contact the patient, surgical drape, or any other
flammable material.
Avoid looking at light emitted directly from the ends of the light guide cable
and laparoscope.
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5.
Flexible light guide cable
Light guide cable threaded connector (to
6.
laparoscope)
7.
Laparoscope shaft
8.
Light guide cable connector (to VPI)
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