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Surgical Microscope Reference Training www. surgicalmicroscopes. com

Optics The Three Most Important Things. . Light Balance Clear and true sights Light transfer from light source to optics head The optics head “floats” in place after brake release

Optical Configuration Camera Assistant Binocular Video Adaptor Main Binocular Bridge Observer Tube Observer Binocular

Optical Attachments

Binoculars Leica High Incline Zeiss Fixed Zeiss 0 -180 Leica 10 -50 Zeiss 0 -60 Leica 30 -150

Binocular Anatomy Eye Cup Eye Piece Pupillary Distance Adjustment Binocular

Eyepieces Diopter

Surgical Microscope Anatomy Suspension Arm Control Panel Optics Carrier Swing Arm XY Optics Head Transportation Handle Stand Column Stand Base

Mechanical Braking Brake Suspension Balance Brake Foot Brake Rule of thumb: The brake closest to the tower is the tightest and gets looser towards the head

Electromagnetic Clutch Braking

Surgical Microscope Focus Drive Magnification Changer

Surgical Microscopes Light Sources

Microscopes Across Surgical Disciplines

ENT Microscopes

Dental Microscopes

Spine/Neuro Microscopes

• • Pistol Grips, Handle Controls Zoom, focus, light XY movement Video/picture

Eye Microscopes

Balance of scope Most Common Issues Causes: Addition of accessories Accidental use of balancing controls Fiber optic cable damage Causes: Pulling of cable Crimping of cable

Most Common Issues • Maneuvering of stand Causes: – Hard to move- castors most likely need replacement – Stand doesn’t stay in place while in use- foot brakes most likely need adjustment/replacement • Blurred vision through optics Causes: – Fluid or debris on lenses – Debris in prisms – Prisms out of alignment – Condensation on lenses – Objective lens may be scratched

Most Common Issues • Foot switch controls not responsive Causes: – Device not properly connected (wrong port, damaged pins) – Cable worn or damaged • Cable management- cables not properly routed – Control issues – Illumination issues(light control routed through footpedal) – Cables causing restricted movement(cable management) – Cables hanging too low and exposed

Most Common Issues • Bulb out Causes: – Bulb life expired – Fuse out – Bad bulb plug

Most Common Issues • Brakes not holding Causes: – Braking surfaces need cleaning – Braking surfaces worn out, need replacement • Accessories loose Causes: – Thumb screws need tightening – Accessories improperly connected

Trouble Shooting Checks Power supply for damage, Cables, cords, etc. Brakes to ensure device maintains position during procedure Tight connections for all accessories Damage to any control cables and connectors Light source Manual and electronic controls

Complex Issues • • No Focus No Zoom Bad connectors XY not moving Loss of specific controls Stand will not support weight of optics Others…

About Prescott’s No Cost Inventory Evaluation Parts identification, Asset ID, Risk Analysis Training available specific to your microscopes OR staff in-servicing Video Solutions, Rental Options, Component Upgrades, scope refurb Retired Equipment Acquisition Prescott’s Manufacturing Prescott’s International

About Prescott’s • • • Monument, CO founded in 1985 60+ field representatives in U. S. and U. K. Servicing all makes and models: Zeiss, Leica, Moller, Storz, Global, etc. Servicing new, older, and ‘obsolete’ equipment Largest inventory of microscope parts in the U. S 24 -hour turn around on most repairs Preventive maintenance Custom service coverage plans 2 Year parts and labor guarantee FDA registered- ISO 13485 compliant Support of complex systems- Zeiss Pentero, Leica OH 5, etc.

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