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ALLY II UPS™
12.5 REMOVING THE ALLY II UPS™
1. Detach the manipulator from the adapter drape by opening the latch per the Instructions for Use provided
with the adapter. Detach the manipulator from the adapter drape prior to extracting the uterus during a
hysterectomy procedure.
2. If used, undock the da Vinci
®
Surgical System and move patient side cart away from the operating room table.
3. Detach the adapter by squeezing the pinch clips together.
4. Remove the used sterile adapter drape and dispose of properly.
NOTE:
Refer to the adapter drape’s Instructions for Use for complete instructions.
CAUTION:
The flexible arm must be rotated out of the way or the ALLY II UPS™ MUST be removed from the
table PRIOR to the foot end/pins being returned to the horizontal position.
12.6 POWERING DOWN THE ALLY II UPS™
1. Press the foot pedal while powering down so that the arm remains in its flexible state when dismounting and storing.
Operating room staff may choose to store the flexible arm in a rigid position as appropriate.
2. Turn off the power switch and unplug from the wall outlet.
3. Fully loosen the knob on the operating room table rail camp until the ALLY II UPS™ is no longer firmly secured
to the operating room table. The ALLY II UPS™ can be lifted off the rail clamp. Figure 4 shows how to remove
the ALLY II UPS™ main unit from the rail.
4. Remove the rail clamp and store it with the ALLY II UPS™.
12.7 CLEANING AND STORAGE
1. The ALLY II UPS™ system including main unit, fixed arm, handle and foot pedal should be cleaned after each
use. Only use Isopropyl Alcohol 70 percent (70% or higher) or CaviWipes™ (or equivalent) not to exceed .28%
ammonium chloride. Wipe all surfaces free of debris. Do not spray flexible arm. Ensure flexible arm is locked in
upright orientation during cleaning application. Ensure flexible arm is thoroughly dry before powering on.
2. After each use clean the rail clamp; clean and disinfect using a quaternary ammonium disinfecting/cleaning
solution, read the cleaning product’s directions and follow the instructions on the label for recommendation for
achieving low-level disinfection; use caution around the knob where fluid migration may occur. Wipe device with
a clean, dry cloth; make certain the product is dry prior to reinstalling to avoid damage.
CAUTION:
Damage will result if the flexible arm is cleaned with bleach products.
CAUTION:
Damage may result if the rail clamp is cleaned with bleach.
CAUTION:
Care should be taken during storage and transportation to avoid drops, falls, mechanical stress,
and mechanical shock to the device.
3. The foot pedal cover should be used to lift, carry or reposition the foot pedal.
4. Store this device in a clean, dry and well-ventilated environment.
WARNING:
DO NOT
store the device in direct sunlight, at high temperatures or high humidity.
WARNING:
DO NOT
store this device in the shipping box.
Figure 4:
Removing the ALLY II UPS™ main unit from the rail
