Covidien Signia Stapling System, User Manual

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2. Instructions for Use
These instructions are not intended as a reference to surgical techniques.
SET UP
Three Hours Before First Use
1. Each new power handle unit is shipped in the OFF mode. Turn it on by placing the
base of power handle into a battery charging terminal from back to front until a secure
connection is established. The device will turn on and begin initializing.
2. For its first activation, the power handle should charge for a
minimum of three
hours before clinical use.
Charging
NOTE
Refer to individual power charger Instructions for Use for additional information
on set up and use.
PRECAUTION
Ensure that the power handle is sufficiently charged before use.
1. Insert the power handle into the battery charger, placing it into the battery charger
bay facing forward and rock the base of the handle onto the terminal from back to
front until a secure connection is established.
2. The charging cycle will start automatically when the power handle is inserted
correctly into the battery charger.
Charging time will depend on the amount of charge remaining in the power handle.
Full charging of an empty battery takes approximately three hours.
3. To remove the power handle from the battery charger, grasp the power handle and
carefully rock from front to back while removing to release the secure connection.
Assembling The Signia™ Stapler
Before assembling the Signia™ stapler, refer to the power handle display set up
support graphics for user-guided display feedback (Tables 10-15).
Instructions for Use