Aesculap Acculan 4, Instructions For Use/Technical Description

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6.1.6 Attaching and detaching the saw blade
WARNING
Risk of injury when attaching/removing sawblades or support foot in
the ON position through inadvertent activation of the product!
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Only attach/remove saw blades or support foot in the OFF position.
Coupling the saw blade
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Secure product 1 against inadvertent activation with the safety
catch 3 .
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Turn rotating sleeve 12 as far as it will go against the direction indi-
cated by the arrow.
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Insert saw blade 11 for pulling or pushing incision in saw blade
coupling 14 .
Saw blade 11 engages.
Uncoupling the saw blade
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Secure product 1 against inadvertent activation with the safety
catch 3 .
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Turn rotating sleeve 12 180° as far as it will go in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow.
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Pull out saw blade 11 from the saw blade coupling 14 .
Coupling the support foot
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Secure product 1 against inadvertent activation with the safety
catch 3 .
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Open locking sleeve 20 at support foot 16 . Marking (on support
foot) 19 points to symbol "open."
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Pull back and hold locking sleeve 20 towards support foot 16 .
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Push the support foot 16 all the way over the rotating sleeve 12 of the
saw blade coupling 14 so that the saw blade 11 grips into the
opening (on the support foot) 18 and the centering pins 21 sit in the
cut-outs 13 . The teeth of saw blade 11 must point away from support
foot 16 .
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Release and turn locking sleeve 20 until marking (at support foot) 19
points to symbol “closed.”
The support foot 16 is locked in place.
Uncoupling the support foot
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Secure product 1 against inadvertent activation with the safety
catch 3 .
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Open locking sleeve 20 at support foot 16 .
The support foot 16 is unlocked.
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Push the support foot 16 in the direction of the product 1 and pull the
locking sleeve 20 from the product 1 .
6.2 Function checks
The function checks must be carried out prior to each use and after each
intraoperative battery change.
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Make certain there is a battery in the battery compartment.
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Ensure that the lid has completely clicked into place.
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Pull on the saw blade to check that it is securely coupled.
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Check that the cutting edges of the saw blade do not exhibit any
mechanical damage.
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Check secure seating of the support foot: ensure locking sleeve is
closed.
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Release product for use (ON position).
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Briefly operate product at maximum oscillation frequency.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
6.3 Safe operation
WARNING
Coagulation of patient tissue or risk of burns for patients and user
through hot product!
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Cool the tool during operation.
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Keep product/tool out of the reach of patients.
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Let the product/tool cool down.
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Use a cloth to protect against burns when changing the tool.
WARNING
Risk of infection from aerosol formation!
Risk of injuries caused by particles coming loose from the tool!
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Use suitable protection (such as waterproof protective clothing,
face mask, safety gases, suction).
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
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Always carry out a function check prior to using the product.
WARNING
Risk of injury when using the product beyond the field of view!
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Apply the product only under visual control.
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage to the tool/system!
The tool may get caught in drapes (such as textiles).
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Do not let the tool come into contact with drapes (such as textiles)
during operation.
Note
The product drive motor is operated using a magnetic sensor system. In
order to prevent inadvertent activation of the motor, the product may not
be exposed to any magnetic fields (such as magnetic instrument pads).
6.3.1 Operating the product
Note
The slight whistling noise when the product is starting up is due to the con-
struction.
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Activate trigger 2 .
The oscillation frequency of the product 1 is continuously variable.