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Troubleshooting

Fault

Cause

Solution

Unit does not power on.

1. 

Not receiving power from the wall receptacle or 
the power strip

2. 

Blown fuses

3. 

Console has an internal power failure

1. 

Check the main power plug and wall receptacle 

2. 

Check the fuses

3. 

Send in for repairs

Handpiece does not work.

1. 

Handpiece is not connected to the  
correct channel

2. 

Not fully or properly connected or  
connector is damage

3. 

Liquid in the receptacle or connector

4. 

Connector is damaged

5. 

Footswitch is defective

6. 

Footswitch is functional

7. 

Handpiece is too hot after sterilization 

8. 

Handpiece over-current is detected 

9. 

Defective handpiece

1. 

Check that the connector is plugged into the 
correct channel receptacle

2. 

Check that both connectors are plugged in 
properly

3. 

Dry thoroughly

4. 

Send in for repairs

5. 

Operate the device using the console unit

6. 

Replace the handpiece

7. 

Allow it to cool down as indicated in the 
WARNING in the Synergy

Resection

 User’s Guide

8. 

Allow 30 seconds for the console to reset the 
affected channel

9. 

Send in for repairs

Motor runs but shaver blades / burrs  
do not work.

1. 

Shaver blade / burr incorrectly inserted 

2. 

Damaged hub

3. 

Bent sleeve

1. 

Insert the shaver blade so that it engages 
Fully close the locking mechanism

2. 

Replace the shaver blade / burr

3. 

Replace the shaver blade / burr

No suction.

1. 

Clogged suction connection

2. 

Clogged shaver blade or burr

3. 

Closed suction control

4. 

Damaged suction control

1. 

Rinse with a syringe

2. 

Clean with a brush

3. 

Open suction control

4. 

Send in for repairs

This description of technique is provided as an educational tool and clinical aid to assist properly licensed medical professionals in 
the usage of specific Arthrex products. As part of this professional usage, the medical professional must use their professional 
judgment in making any final determinations in product usage and technique. In doing so, the medical professional should rely on 
their own training and experience, and should conduct a thorough review of pertinent medical literature and the product’s directions 
for use. Postoperative management is patient-specific and dependent on the treating professional’s assessment. Individual results 
will vary and not all patients will experience the same postoperative activity level and/or outcomes.

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