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WARNING : Do not press the foot pedal
button if not specifically required by the user.
The user must train the personnel on use of
the foot pedal.
WARNING : The foot pedal button must
only be used in place of the foot pedal
supplied. This button allows proceeding with
the operation even if the foot pedal is not
working properly.
4.14 Safety Requirements Before and During Use
WARNING : Before starting the activity,
always assure having a set of spare parts
(handpiece, inserts, wrenches) to be used in
the event of a failure or problem.
WARNING : Use of non-original
Piezosurgery/Mectron inserts: this can
completely damage the threading of the
handpiece, affecting the proper operation
and causing injury to the patient.
CAUTION: Contraindications. Do not
operate on metal or ceramic prosthetic
artefacts. The ultrasonic vibrations could
cause them to detach.
WARNING : Contraindications. Do not
use the PIEZOSURGERY® plus on patients
with pacemaker or other implantable
electronic devices. This also applies to the
operator.
WARNING : Check the condition of
the device before operating. Always make
sure that there is no water under the device.
Before each treatment, always check that
the device is properly working and the
accessories, as well. In case of problems or
anomalies are detected, DO NOT proceed
with the treatment. If experiencing problems
with the device, contact Piezosurgery Inc.
Service.
WARNING : Infection control. First use:
all reusable parts and accessories (whether
new or returned from Piezosurgery Inc.
Service Centre) are delivered in NON-STERILE
conditions and MuST be processed before
the use, in accordance with the instructions
provided in the Cleaning and Sterilisation
Manual. Subsequent uses: after each
treatment, clean and sterilise all reusable
parts and accessories, according to the
instructions provided in the Cleaning and
Sterilisation Manual.
CAUTION: Contraindications. After
having sterilised the handpiece, the torque
wrench and any other sterilisable accessories
in the autoclave, wait for them to cool
completely before reusing.
WARNING : Only use original
Piezosurgery/Mectron accessories and spare
parts.
CAUTION: The electrical contacts inside
the cord connector must be dry. Before
connecting the handpiece to the device,
make sure that the electrical contacts of the
connector are perfectly dry, in particular,
after the autoclave sterilisation cycle. Dry
the contacts, if necessary, by blowing
compressed air onto them.
WARNING : To assure the proper
handpiece cooling, always activate it with the
irrigation circuit correctly installed and filled
in. To fill the irrigation circuit, always use the
pump button.
WARNING : Always check the irrigation
functionality before and during use. Assure
that the liquid flows out from the insert. Do
not use the device if irrigation is not working
or the pump is faulty.