For complete product information, including full steps for use, indications,
contraindications, warnings and precautions, please see the Instructions for Use.
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If Firing Knob is not in “RETURN KNOB HERE” position, return
the Firing Knob to the original prefiring, “RETURN KNOB HERE”
position.
Note:
The Cartridge cannot be inserted unless the Firing Knob is
in its original position.
Examine the new Cartridge for the presence of a Staple Retaining Cap. If the Retaining Cap is
not in place, discard the Cartridge. Insert the new Cartridge by placing the Alignment Tabs into
the Alignment Slots and pivoting the Cartridge into the Cartridge Fork. Snap the Cartridge into
position. Remove the Staple Retaining Cap and discard.
CAUTION:
After reloading, observe the surface of the new Cartridge. If the colored staple drivers
are visible, replace with another Reload. The staple drivers are used to push the staples out of the
pocket, through the tissue to be stapled and into the Forming Anvil.
Separate the instrument halves by pulling open the Alignment/
Locking Lever. Pull upward on the Gripping Surface and unsnap
the used Cartridge from the Cartridge Fork. Discard the used
Cartridge.
CAUTION:
Prior to reloading the instrument, rinse the Anvil and
Cartridge/Reload Jaw in sterile solution and then wipe the Anvil
Fork and Cartridge Fork to clear any formed but unused staples
from the instrument. Do not use the instrument until it has been
visually inspected to confirm there are no staples on the Anvil and
Cartridge/Reload Jaw.
The instrument is now reloaded
and ready for use.
Reloading the Instrument
