Covidien Signia Stapling System, User Manual

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Difficulty Unloading A Stapling Reload
PRECAUTION
If there is difficulty unloading a stapling reload, do not force it off.
If a stapling reload is difficult to unload:
1. Center the reload and fully open the jaws by manually controlling the toggle or
press and hold the UP control button for two seconds. The articulation will center and
the jaws of the reload will fully open
2. Reattempt to unload the stapling reload by pressing the reload UNLOAD BUTTON
back toward the power handle, twist the reload counterclockwise 45 degrees and
remove the reload from the shaft of the adapter.
Operating the Stapler
Linear Stapling Control Interface
The OPEN, CLOSE, and ARTICULATION controls are contained in a single toggle with a
four-way activation control switch.
(1) RIGHT articulates the reload to the right when the cartridge is located in the up
position.
(2) LEFT articulates the reload to the left when the cartridge is located in the up
position.
(3) DOWN closes the jaws and will FIRE the staples when in fire mode.
(4) UP opens the jaws and will retract the knife when in fire mode.
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A. Safety Button B. Rotation Control
Instructions for Use