Leica M525 F40 User Manual

Leica M525 F40

True greatness in tight spaces

Leica

M525 F40

Leica’s M525 OptiChrome™ premium optics and the compact Leica F40 stand are the perfect answer to the
challenges of microsurgery. Best viewing, perfect balance, easy mobility, optimal stability and excellent value
for money all define this new Leica microscope system. The slim design of the Leica F40 stand conceals
innovative engineering that provides a unique homogeneity of movement. Sophisticated interface solutions
make the Leica M525 F40 compatible with neuronavigation/IGS systems.
A new feature of the new Leica M525 microscope is the coupling of the illumination brightness control to the
working distance for even more reliable work at short distances.

Leica Design by Christophe Apothéloz

True greatness in tight spaces.

Always in the right place

The modern operating room is frequently filled with numerous
pieces of surgical equipment and a large team of surgeons and
nurses. Under these circumstances, even large operating rooms
can get a bit tight. Leica engineers developed the Leica F40 stand
in response to these often cramped conditions. The result: an
extremely compact base combined with a very long swing arm for
optimal use of space.

Compact and flexible

The Leica M525 F40 can be made even more compact by folding it
together and requires very little floor space. Unfolding the system
for placement around the operating table is simple and easy, as is
the balancing. With the long range of the Leica M525 F40, the
stand fits perfectly and flexible into any surgical set up.

The new Leica M525 optics

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featuring OptiChrom

The Leica M500 neurosurgical optical system has gained count­less satisfied users since 1997.

Leica now takes innovation a step further with the new Leica
M525, featuring the latest generation of OptiChrome™technology
– the integration of all new glass, coating and design parameters
that deliver the following decisive advantages:

Longer 32% extended working distance to 470mm

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Deeper 30% increased depth of field at same magnification

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Brighter 30% more light intensity

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Sharper Higher contrast and crisper, sharper image

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Smarter Zoom-synchronized illumination field diameter

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Ten years of relentless research and clinical experience of
OptiChrome™optics have now culminated in the world’s most
advanced optical system: the new Leica M525 OptiChrome™.

Details with high utility

Ergonomic: the generous surrounding grip. In conjunction with
the compact base, the grip permits the Leica M525 F40 to be
maneuvered laterally to the operating table with ease.

Compact and stable: the base. Measuring only 637mm × 637mm
(25 in. × 25 in.), the movable base is a dwarf that performs the job
of a giant, keeping the very long swing arm stable and securely
positioned above the operating table.

Practical: the footswitch mount. Positioned at an ergonomic
height and protected from all sides, the footswitch mount is
extremely practical.

Fast and secure: the foot brakes. The two foot brakes can
be actuated quickly and individually and guarantee secure
positioning.

Cleanly positioned: the video CCU carrier. The video camera
control unit carrier lets you mount your equipment on the stand
in an orderly manner and have it draw its power from the stand;
a practical unit with a minimum of cabling.

Accessories and control panel

Control electronics

Intelligent: the control electronics. The ISUS system (Intelligent
Set Up System) developed by Leica guarantees maximum flexibility
for up to 8 user-specific configurations. ISUS also features a self­diagnostic system.

Ergonomical: the compact microscope. The compact design of
the Leica M525 F40, guarantees the smallest possible working
distance between the eyepieces and object field. Its optimized
ergonomics guarantee a relaxed posture for the surgeon.

A clear, sterile view: sterilizable objective protection glass. The
Leica M525 objective cap consists of high-quality, thin-film
coated optical glass in an interchangeable mount for the best
possible vision and long-lasting sterility.

Objective protection glass

The power package:
300W xenon light source

Fast and optimal: the illumination. The 300W xenon light source
allows even the finest structures in low-lying operating locations
to be viewed clearly with perfect depth perception. Should the
xenon light source ever fail during surgery, the 150W halogen
light source will be available within one second with a quick turn.

Lightning unit with lamp quick-changer
(XENON/HALOGEN)

Compatibility

Prepared for all data

The Leica DI C500 allows the surgeon to view data from any
external source such as MRI, CT, IGS, and endoscopes. With an
IGS computer, the CT or MRI can be fully correlated to the image
in the eyepieces. Correlated image information can be super­imposed on the microscope image, while non-correlated informa­tion is displayed over a black background using quad-shutter
technology. All data can be projected with the highest resolution,
brightness and contrast available in the marketplace today.

RGB Monitor system with highest
available resolution 1024×768 pixel.

In combination with IGS systems

or deployed independently,
Leica DI C500 dual imaging module
processes more file formats than
ever – high-resolution RGB video
signals, correlated data from IGS
systems, standard CT or MRI data
and more.

Endoscopy

The Leica M525 F40 can be used very
easily for neuro endoscopy application
in combination with the Leica DI C500.
With the Leica DI C500, the surgeon
will view in whichever microscope
eyepiece he chooses, what he could
observe on a high resolution monitor.

The Leica ULT 500

is the ultra-observation tool for the
surgeon, the assistant and video
documentation. A simple lever allows
the light to be directed to either a 180°
assistant or a 90° assistant.

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Individuality thanks to

modularity

With its modular design, the Leica M525 F40 lets users adapt the
system to their personal requirements. Leica offers surgeons,
assistants and trainees optimal observation equipment for
surgery at the head, spine or other areas of the body. Special
value was placed on meeting the justifiably high ergonomic
requirements of the users during development. An extremely
wide range of quality accessories is also available for the
documentation. A particularly noteworthy feature is the Leica
Video Zoom Adapter with its unique 3× optical zoom and separate
fine focus, which can be controlled in a sterile environment.

Leica Video Zoom Adapter

Fine focus

3× optical zoom

The Leica M525 also features
an interface for the adaptation
of laser systems.

Leica Microsystems

worldwide

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preparation, image analysis, laser technology, medical technology,
and equipment for the semiconductor industry. The international
technology group headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany has grown
from such traditional brand names as Leitz, Wild, Reichert, Jung,
and Cambridge Instruments. Leica’s division of Surgical Microscopy
is located in Switzerland, known worldwide for quality and
precision.

Made by Leica

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system solutions that offer high value to users worldwide. Leica
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perfect organization of our delivery, setup, and training services.

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Instruments. Yet Leica symbolizes innovation as well as tradition.

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instruments, systems and consumables
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Medical Equipment

Innovative technologies in our surgical
microscopes offer new therapeutic
approaches in microsurgery.

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management.

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CH-9435 Heerbrugg

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Technical data

Leica M525 F40

Electrical data

Power supply 100–230 V~, 50/60 Hz, 800 VA
Classification Class 1
Type Type B

Leica M525 Microscope

Magnification 6:1 zoom, motorized
Working distance 207mm – 470mm, variable through motorized multifocal lens; manually adjustable
Focusing Motorized or manual via multifocal lens, manual via swing arm
Eyepieces Wide-field eyepiece for spectacle wearers 10× and 12.5×, dioptric setting +/– 5 with adjustable eye cup
Objective Multifocal lens, 207mm – 470mm variable working distance
Main illumination High performance 300-watt xenon lamp through fiber optic
Illumination Illumination field diameter with Gaussian light distribution
Field diameter Automatically adjusted to the field of vision and manually adjustable
Emergency lamp 21V/150-watt halogen lamp through fiber optic
Control unit Graphic LCD data display with background illumination, menu provides up to 8 user-specific configurations

with built-in auto diagnostic system

Optical data

Magnification range 1.2× – 12.8× with 10× eyepiece
Field of view diameter 16.5mm – 180mm with 10× eyepiece

Leica M525 F40 stand

Type Floor stand with 6 electromagnetic brakes
Balancing Manual balancing for the swing arm, manual balancing for the microscope carrier
Hand grips Controls for microscope zoom position, variable working distance via multifocal lens,

and for the six electromagnetic brakes
Maximum load 10kg of accessories to the microscope
Maximum range 1440mm
Range of up / down –350mm/+421mm (771mm)
Maximum transport height 1950mm
Weight with microscope
fully loaded

Accessories

Leica ULT 500 180° stereo observer, Main / Assistant surgeon 40% each beam path,

Second observer Dual stereo attachment: 70% / 30%, stereo attachment for second observer for beam splitter
Beam splitter 50% / 50% / 70% / 30%
Binocular tube Variable angle 0° – 180°, variable angle 30° – 150°
Video Adapter 3:1 zoom, 35mm – 100mm focal length, c-mount, with fine focus
Imaging Leica DI C500 high resolution true color dual imaging module for correlated and

Asepsis Sterilizable protective glass for the objective; sterilizable components for all drive knobs, commercially

Laser Various commercially available lasers and laser shutters can be attached

280kg

Assistant / Video on selectable side 20% each beam path

non correlated data display, 1024×768 pixel resolution, 256 grey scale

available drapes

Conformity

Dimensions in mm

 Medical devices directive 93/42/EEC

Classification: Class I, in compliance with appendix IX, rule 1, with reference to rules 10 and 12 of the
directive.

 Medical electrical equipment, Part 1: General requirements for safety IEC 60601-1; EN 60601-1; UL60601-1;

CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 601.1-M90

• Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 60601-1-2; EN 60601-1-2
The Business Unit SOM, within Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG, has the management system certificate
for the international standards ISO 9001:2000 / ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 14001:2004 relating to quality manage­ment, quality assurance and environmental management.

Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG
Business Unit SOM
Max Schmidheiny-Strasse 201
CH-9435 Heerbrugg

Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.leica-microsystems.com

Illustrations, descriptions and technical data are not binding and may be changed without notice.

Printed on chlorine-free paper with a high content of recycled fibre.

© Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG • CH-9435 Heerbrugg, 2006 • Printed in Switzerland – IX.2006 – RDV