before Attaching the Adapter
The following steps
must
be completed prior to attaching the
Adapter to the UPS™ arm:
1. Patient is positioned, prepped and the Manipulator Handle
is inserted.
2. UPS arm and patient are properly draped.
Attaching the Adapter to the uPS Arm
1. Align the reinforced punch-out hole in the UPS Sterile Drape with
the Mating Hole in the UPS arm.
2. Insert the Adapter’s Engagement Pin (see Figure 1) into the UPS
arm’s Mating Hole until secure. Use the Alignment Pin for proper
orientation of the Adapter.
3. Ensure that the Adapter is securely in place on the arm.
before Attaching the manipulator Handle
The following steps
must
be completed prior to attaching the
Manipulator Handle to the Adapter:
1. Patient is positioned for surgery.
2. Draped UPS arm and Adapter are placed in approximate position
for attachment near the proximal end of the Manipulator Handle.
Attaching the manipulator Handle
CAuTION:
DO NOT attach the Manipulator Handle to the UPS arm
until after the patient is in final position and sedated.
1. Open the Latch on the Adapter (see Figure 2).
CAuTION: Securely hold the uPS handle before the foot
pedal is depressed to avoid inadvertent movement of the
manipulator Handle.
Note:
For optimal motion, grasp only the handle of the UPS to move
the device.
2. Grasp the handle of the UPS, press the foot pedal, and move the
arm to align the Adapter with the Manipulator Handle. Take care
to minimize movement of the Manipulator Handle within the
patient.
3. Position the Mating Pin on the Adapter into the Mating Hole of the
Manipulator Handle.
4. Close and lock the Latch, and ensure that the Manipulator Handle is
securely attached to the Adapter with no free movement.
Removing the manipulator Handle from the Adapter
To detach the Manipulator Handle, unlock and open the Latch on the
Adapter while holding the Manipulator Handle and separate it from
the Adapter.
Note:
There is no need to depress the foot pedal and move the UPS
arm to separate the Manipulator Handle from the Adapter.
Removing the Adapter from the uPS
To detach the Adapter from the UPS Arm after surgery is complete,
press the Release Button on the Arm (see Figure 3) and pull the
Adapter straight out without rotation.
RECOmmENDED CLEANING INSTRuCTIONS
1. Prepare the enzymatic detergent according to the manufacturers
recommendations and submerge the Adapter in the detergent.
Soak for ten (10) minutes.
2. Scrub the submerged Adapter with a soft sponge or brush and
agitate. Clean crevices, using a pipe cleaner/brush or flush with a
syringe when appropriate. Actuate any moving parts to loosen
trapped soil.
3. Rinse in warm (100 °F – 120 °F, 38 °C – 49 °C) tap water for
one (1) minute. Thoroughly flush difficult to reach areas.
Actuate while rinsing.
4. Place the Adapter into a bath containing warm (100 °F – 120 °F,
38 °C – 49 °C) water. Agitate the Adapter by hand for at least
one (1) minute. Repeat this process two (2) additional times.
5. Ultrasonically clean the Adapter for twenty (20) minutes in a neutral
pH detergent (Neutrad
®
or acceptable alternative). Prepare the
detergent according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6. Rinse the Adapter with clean, tap water, actuating moving parts
while rinsing, for one (1) minute; repeat rinse twice.
7. Dry the Adapter thoroughly with a clean, lint free cloth.
8. Repeat this cleaning procedure if the Adapter appears to be soiled
after initial cleaning and until there is no sign of soil on the device.
RECOmmENDED STEAm AuTOCLAVE STERILIZATION
PARAmETERS
Pre-vacuum Cycle
Preconditioning Pulses: 4
Exposure temperature: 270 °F – 273 °F (132 °C – 134 °C)
Exposure time: 4 minutes
Gravity Displacement Cycles
Exposure temperature: 270 °F – 275 °F (132 °C – 135 °C)
Exposure time: 15 minutes
Exposure temperature: 250 °F – 253 °F (121 °C – 123 °C)
Exposure time: 40 minutes
figure 2. Attaching the Advincula Arch Handle
back View
front View
figure 3. uPS Arm
DIRECTIONS fOR uSE
figure 1. Advincula Arch™ Adapter
Mating Pin
Advincula Arch Handle
Advincula
Arch Adapter
Mating Hole
Latch
Mating Pin
Alignment Pin
Engagement Pin
Release Button
Arm
UPS Handle
Latch
CAuTION
: When securing the Latch, use care to avoid contacting
the patient or other accessories in the surgical field.
