Bausch & Lomb STELLARIS PC, Operator'S Manual

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4-26 Operator’s Manual 110017276EN Rev. B
4 Detailed Reference
3. Remove the syringe cap (item 6 of Figure 4.20 ). (Must be done before step 4.)
4. Place the black piston into the syringe barrel and use the plunger to push the piston all the way down to
the tip of the syringe. (Refer to Figure 4.18 and Figure 4.19 .)
WARNING: Ensure a black piston is in the syringe before connecting the syringe coupler to the syringe.
Failure to do so will cause fluid to be aspirated into the system’s electronic components.
5. Connect the syringe coupler of the Viscous Fluid tubing to the empty syringe. Twist the coupler to lock
it securely to the syringe. (Refer to Figure 4.20 .)
6. Connect the extraction needle to the syringe. The 19 gauge steel needle is suitable for this application.
7. Remove the cannula cover (8) before use.
8. Select
Visc Extract
from the Surgical Screen clock menu to perform the VFC extraction procedure.
Figure 4.18. Viscous Fluid Extraction Setup.
Inserting Piston (4) into the empty syringe (5).
Figure 4.19. Viscous Fluid Extraction Setup.
Use plunger (9) to push piston (4) to the end of the empty syringe (5).