AMO Catalys OptiMedica, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 4 CATALYS® System Procedure
Page 184 of 314 Part Number: 0160-6411, Rev A, 02/2019
Software Release: cOS 5.00
CAUTION
Maintaining the suction ring level and stable is very important during the rest of the
docking steps. Do not move the position of your hand, unless your hand feels unstable or
the suction ring is no longer level.
QUICK TIP: ATTACHING THE SUCTION RING
When obtaining vacuum, center the suction ring with respect to the limbus and the
alignment marks on the inside of the suction ring to the predetermined marks on the
sclera. This will facilitate capture and compensate for cyclorotation.
Figure 4.23 Activate the Vacuum
NOTE
Figure 4.23 shows the vacuum footswitch for systems manufactured after May 2013. For
a description of the vacuum footswitch for systems manufactured prior to May 2013, see
Chair Enable Feature on page 291 .
4. If using the patient chair, unlatch the chair, but do not move the hand holding the
suction ring. Maintain a slight downward pressure on the suction ring.
5. Fill the suction ring with sterile buffered saline solution, such as Alcon BSS (Alcon P/N
351/55005-1) or equivalent. Consider filling the suction ring to the overflow ports such
that fluid leaks from the overflow ports to ensure that there is adequate fluid for later
stages of the docking procedure.
QUICK TIP: FILLING THE SUCTION RING WITH SALINE
It is advisable to remove or cover any patient hearing aids prior to adding the sterile
buffered saline solution.
NOTE
Fill the suction ring slowly, making sure that there are no bubbles in the fluid. Also,
observe the tubing and the fluid reservoir to detect any leaks in the vacuum.
Patient Vacuum
ON Button
Patient Vacuum
ON Footswitch