Integra CUSA NXT, Operator'S Manual

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• Chapter 1 • Patient and Operating Room Safety
Intended Users
The intended users of this guide and the equipment it describes are qualified
medical professionals who are trained in the particular surgical technique and
surgical procedure to be performed, and trained in the use of this equipment.
The CUSA NXT System should only be used in a surgical environment by
qualified medical professionals.
Reviewing the Operator’s Manual
Verify that all surgeons, nurses, and technicians who will be setting up,
operating and maintaining the CUSA NXT System review this Operator’s
Manual prior to using the system in a surgical procedure. Pay close attention
to the operating safety warning, cautions and notices listed in the section
Warnings, Cautions and Notices, p. 3. If there are additional questions after
reading this manual, contact the technical support staff at Integra
LifeSciences.
To draw immediate attention to matters of importance, this guide presents
warnings, cautions and notices as follows:
Online Help
On the touch screen monitor, press the help button to display the online help
system. Please note that the online help system only provides basic
guidelines for performing common CUSA NXT tasks. The online help does
not:
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Replace this Operator’s Manual.
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Provide clinical instructions for any specific procedures.
Warning
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
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death, or product damage.
Caution
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury, or product damage.
Notice
Indicates a hazard that may result in product damage.