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6.5 INTRA-OPERATIVE USE
1.
Grasp the handle of the manipulator.
2.
Depressing the foot pedal allows for dynamic manipulation of the flexible arm.
3.
Maneuver to the desired position.
4.
Releasing the foot pedal locks the ALLY UPS in place, holding the manipulator in a static position.
6.6 REMOVING THE ALLY 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 drape and dispose of properly.
NOTE:
Refer to the adapter drape’s Instructions for Use for complete instructions.
Figure 4:
Removing the ALLY UPS main unit from the rail
CAUTION:
The ALLY UPS MUST be removed from the table PRIOR to the foot end/pins being
returned to the horizontal position.
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6.7 POWERING DOWN THE ALLY UPS
1.
Press the foot pedal while powering down so that the arm remains in its flexible state when dismounting
and storing.
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 UPS is no longer firmly secured to
the operating room table. The ALLY UPS can be lifted off the rail clamp. Figure 4 shows how to remove the
ALLY UPS main unit from the rail.
4.
Remove the rail clamp and store it with the ALLY UPS.
CAUTION: DO NOT
attach the manipulator to the ALLY UPS arm until after the patient is in the
final position.
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CAUTION:
Users should check that the adapter is holding the manipulator securely without any
extraneous movement prior to operative use. If the manipulator does not securely attach to the
manipulator adapter discontinue use immediately.
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WARNING: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE.
If adequate range of motion is not
obtained, reposition the ALLY UPS (reference section 6.2 on proper positioning). If problem
persists, discontinue use.
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ALLY Uterine Positioning System
®
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