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SECTION 8 0: Troubleshooting
8 1 Troubleshooting and Analysis Guide
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
No lavage flow from
Cavitron
®
Scaler
Sterile lavage solution bag is empty.
Replace the sterile lavage solution bag.
(Lavage bag must not be used on multiple
patients.)
Sterile lavage solution bag incorrectly
installed.
Verify that the lavage solution bag is centered
in the pressure infuser clear sleeve.
Pressure Infuser not pressurizing.
1. Check that the pressure release valve (on
manual inflation bulb) is fully closed.
2. Pump up the infuser bag sufficiently and
regularly as instructed in this manual.
Pressure gauge should read from 50 to
150 mm Hg.
Sterile lavage solution Flow Roller
Clamp on tubing is incorrectly
adjusted.
Adjust the Flow Roller Clamp for acceptable
flow from the Cavitron
®
Insert.
Tubing Flow Roller Clamp is closed.
Adjust the Tubing Roller Clamp to allow fluid
flow.
Air leakage from gauge, inflation bulb,
air bladder or T-fitting.
1. Inspect for leaks and correct tubing
connection leaks.
2. If the air leak cannot be eliminated, replace
the Pressure Infuser assembly.
Clogged Handpiece Adapter.
1. Detach the lavage tubing from the
handpiece adapter to confirm lavage flow
from the tubing.
2. Check handpiece adapter for clogs.
3. If the clog cannot be cleared, replace the
handpiece adapter.
Clogged Scaling Insert.
Remove the insert, open Roller Clamp
and test for lavage flow. If there is sufficient
lavage flow without the insert, replace with
a new Cavitron
®
Insert.
