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RETEVET™
PORTABLE ERG
USER MANUAL
Item no. 173610
TELEPHONE +49 7461 96 580 0
www.eickemeyer.com

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  • Page 1 RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG USER MANUAL Item no. 173610 TELEPHONE +49 7461 96 580 0 www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ..................39 RoHS ................................. 42 China RoHS2 Compliance Statement ................... 42 Symbols ..............................43 Equipment Identifi cation ........................44 Approvals ..............................44 T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 3 LKC Technologies, Inc., established in 1987, is ISO 13485:2016 (MDSAP) certifi ed and an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer with quality products installed in over fi fty countries. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 4: Welcome To Retevet

    Ten needle electrodes as reference and ground are provided when a primary electrode is ordered. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The screen goes blank immediately, but the device takes a few more seconds to turn off completely. Wait a few seconds after the power indicator light stops blinking before turning the device back on. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 6: Main Menu

    If you select a right-to-left language (i. e., Arabic), the RIGHT and LEFT joystick directions are swapped from the description in this manual. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 7 More than one option can be selected. PDF is the preferred format for printing. JPEG may be more convenient for uploading results to certain EMR systems. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 8: Choosing A Protocol

    3 cd·s/m² @ 28.3 Hz 30 cd/m² 141 – 424 Light adapted 3.0 fl icker Left 3 cd·s/m² @ 28.3 Hz 30 cd/m² 141 – 424 T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 9: Flash Erg Testing

    LEDs all being on for the same duration. The maximum energy fl ash of white light is 30 cd·s/m², which has a fl ash duration of 5 ms. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 10 3 cd·s/m² @ 2 Hz 30 cd/m² Light adapted 3.0 fl icker Left 3 cd·s/m² @ 28.3 Hz 30 cd/m² 141 – 424 T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 11 0.01 cd·s/m² @ 0.2 Hz Dark-adapted 3.0 Left 3 cd·s/m² @ 1 / 15 Hz Dark-adapted 10.0 Left 10 cd·s/m² @ 0.05 Hz T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 12 Light adapted 3.0 3 cd·s/m² @ 2 Hz 30 cd/m² Light adapted 3.0 fl icker 3 cd·s/m² @ 28.3 Hz 30 cd/m² – 424 T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 13 20 minutes is suggested to measure rod function. Oscillatory potentials, the 6 step in the protocol, are automatically extracted and measured from the dark-adapted 3.0 test. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 14 For testing rabbits and mini-pigs, Rabbit, mini pig, photopic 2 step and Rabbit, mini pig, scotopic 4 step were designed (McGee, Dembinska, and Gruebbel 2005). Photopic and scotopic tests can be performed separately or together depending on the study design. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 15 Overnight dark-adaptation is recommended in rodents. Oscillatory potentials are automatically calculated from the DA 8.0 test, which is the 3rd step in the protocol. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 16: Other Protocols

    If there is a protocol that you would like to run that is not built in the RETevet™ device, a custom protocol can be created for you. Contact EICKEMEYER® for more information on how to obtain and use a custom protocol. Typically, custom protocols should defi...

  • Page 17: Before Performing An Erg Test

    ERG-Jet or RM-canine electrodes for the larger animals. Stainless-steel needle electrodes are used as reference and ground electrodes and they are also available from EICKEMEYER®. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 18: Performing An Erg Test

    Make sure the Jet electrode is adhering to the cornea, add goniosol solution (or similar), replace the electrode(s) or see the Troubleshooting section of this manual for suggestions on how to resolve the issue. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 19 ERGs. Testing time depends on the protocol that you have selected and can be less than 10 seconds or as long as a couple of minutes. Cover the left eye if dark-adapted ERGs are recorded. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 20: Viewing Results

    You can now view results or copy them to the PC as you would see fi les in any directory on the PC. If the RETevet™ device does not connect as a USB drive (called RETeval) on your PC, see the Troubleshooting section below. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 21 (x,y) the stimulus will be described as the brightness of the red, green, and blue LEDs separately. • Patient results T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 22 You can print, fax, or email these PDF fi les just as you would any fi le on your PC. An example PDF report is shown below from a dog. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 23 USER MANUAL RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 24 USER MANUAL RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 26: Flicker Results On The Device Versus On A Pc

    It is up to the investigator to choose one of the two ways of evaluating fl icker responses and sticking to it for consistency and data comparability. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG An example PDF report for the 3 cd·s/m² with a 30 cd/m² background protocol are shown below. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 28: Additional Activities

    To replace the eyecup, orient the eyecup so the slots in the white plastic on the eyecup are aligned with the bumps on the device. Push gently until the eyecup clicks into the device. Replacement eye cups can be ordered from EICKEMEYER®.

  • Page 29: Updating Firmware

    If the RETevet™ device fails during the fi rmware update, verify that the fi rmware update fi le was downloaded and copied to the device correctly by repeating steps 5 through 12. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Hints

    2. The impedance of the electrodes is too high. Check the placement of the corneal electrode, add gonioscopic solution, make sure needles are fully inserted and were not bend, change electrodes if nothing else works. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 31 USB port, but the RETevet™ device won’t connect, then the USB cable, docking station, or device may be defective. Try swapping out components to isolate the failure if you have any replacement components; otherwise, contact the EICKEMEYER® customer service. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 32 Select the second to the bottom of the 4 menu items (Settings) from the menu. Select the top menu item (Language). Select a language that is familiar to you. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 33: References

    Error codes are reported for failures unlikely to be correctable in the fi eld. Record the error code and contact the EICKEMEYER® customer service. In addition, save and send to EICKEMEYER® any fi les found in the / Diagnostics folder on the device.

  • Page 34: Regulatory And Safety Information

    User Manual. No internal components are known to be made with natural rubber latex. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 35: Specifi Cations

    Convenient storage location, charging stand, and USB connectivity to your computer and network Protocols Choose from fl ash and fl icker protocols adapted for various animal species All specifi cations are subject to change. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Disinfection

    The RETevet™ device is not intended to be sterilized. Biocompatibility The patient-contact portion of the RETevet™ device complies with biocompatibility standard ISO 10993-1. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 37: Calibration And Storage

    The number of protocols performed will appear on the System / Settings screen beginning after the fi rst 200 protocols have been performed. EICKEMEYER® will service RETevet™ devices that are within their lifetime. Firmware updates and support may require an annual subscription service after the initial one-year warranty period.
  • Page 38 • Only connect the RETevet™ device to PCs that have passed the safety standard for information technology equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1 to ensure the safety of the USB electrical connection. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 39: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    To assure continued effectiveness, only use cables and accessories supplied by EICKEMEYER® which are specifi cally designed for use with the RETevet™ device. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 40 Power frequency magnetic fi elds should be Frequency that of a typical commercial, hospital, or 50 / 60 Hz home environment. Magnetic Field IEC 61000-4-8 T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 41 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz V1 √P E1 √P E1 √P 0.01 0.117 0.117 0.233 0.369 0.369 0.738 1.17 1.17 2.33 3.69 3.69 7.38 11.7 11.7 23.3 T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 42: Rohs

    EU RoHS exemption 6(a). Due to the possible presence of trace amounts of lead in this component the RETevet™ has been categorized with an Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) of 25 years. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 43: Symbols

    Std 15004-1, ISO Std 15004-2, IEC Std 60601-2-40 Certifi ed To: CSA Std No. 60601-1 Refer to the operation instructions (i.e. this manual) to assure proper and safe operation. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 44: Equipment Identifi Cation

    The fi rmware contained in the RETevet™ device is copyrighted © 2011 – 2019 by LKC Technologies, Inc. Use of the fi rmware outside of the RETevet™ device is prohibited. All rights reserved. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...

  • Page 45: Contact Information

    We advise you to inform us by phone, letter, FAX, or e-mail of the nature of the defect before returning an instrument for repair as a RMA authorization is necessary prior to returning a device to EICKEMEYER® for repair or service.

  • Page 46: Service / Repairs

    Other than the replacement parts mentioned above and cleaning as described elsewhere in this manual, no user maintenance is required to maintain proper function and regulatory compliance. T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 47 USER MANUAL RETEVET™ PORTABLE ERG NOTES T +49 7461 96 580 0 | F +49 7461 96 580 90 | export@eickemeyer.com | www.eickemeyer.com...
  • Page 48 GERMANY POLAND EICKEMEYER KG EICKEMEYER Sp. z o.o. Eltastraße 8 Al. Jana Pawła II 27 78532 Tuttlingen 00-867 Warszawa T +49 7461 96 580 0 T +48 22 185 55 76 F +49 7461 96 580 90 F +48 22 185 59 40 info@eickemeyer.de...

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