Integra CUSA NXT, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 1 • Patient and Operating Room Safety •
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For complete instructions on using the CUSA NXT System, refer to the
procedures described in this Operator’s Manual.
Warnings, Cautions and Notices
To promote the safe use of the CUSA NXT System, this section presents the
warnings, cautions, and notices that appear throughout this guide.To operate
this equipment with maximum safety, it is important that you read, understand
and follow the instructions in the warnings, cautions, and notices.
Patient and Operating Room Safety
CUSA NXT System Setup and Components
Warning
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
The Console is only to be used in a hospital environment and by qualified
operators and surgeons. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
It is the responsibility of the Healthcare Facility to ensure that intended users of
CUSA NXT System are appropriately trained in the use of this equipment.
Warning
Only operate the footswitch when the base of the footswitch is positioned flat on
the ground, and the front of the footswitch is facing upwards with the pedals
visible and free from obstruction.
TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE
CONNECTED TO A SUPPLY MAINS WITH PROTECTIVE EARTH.
Only use Integra handpieces and accessories with the CUSA NXT System. The
use of non-Integra handpieces or accessories may result in patient injury.
Non-Integra handpieces or accessories are not supported and are not covered
by warranty.
When you connect the handpiece to the Console, the handpiece becomes a
functional surgical device.
When the handpiece is connected to a CUSA NXT System that is powered on,
but the handpiece is not in use, keep the handpiece away from the patient.
Place the handpiece on a sterile, flat, dry, non-conductive, and highly visible
surface.