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DCO-0599 

Effective Date: 14-DEC-2018 

 

LBL-6025 Rev B 

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APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING 

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Recommended Action 

Staining, discoloration 

-  Inadequate cleaning (for example, 

remaining protein residues) 

-  Clean in accordance with section 10.1 

-  Cleaning solutions are contaminated or 

being reused 

-  Always use freshly prepared solutions 
-  Repeat cleaning in accordance with section 10.1  

The shaver blade does not turn.  The shaver blade is not inserted properly. 

Remove the blade and reinsert it according to the Relign Tricera 

System instructions for directions on use of the Tricera Handpiece 

as part of the Relign Tricera System. 

The handpiece will not run. 

The handpiece is not properly connected to 

the controller. 

Remove and reconnect the handpiece cable to the controller 

according to the Relign Tricera System instructions for directions 

on use of the Tricera Handpiece as part of the Relign Tricera 

System. 

The cord is malfunctioning. 

Send the handpiece in to Relign for repair. 

 

Summary of Contents for R-10002

Page 1: ...asis of blood vessels through its shaver blade and probe Examples of uses of the product include resection of torn knee cartilage subacromial decompression and resection of synovial tissue in other joints Contraindications The electrosurgical probe should not be used in procedures where a nonconductive irrigant is used or with patients having cardiac pacemakers or other electronic implants 4 CONTR...

Page 2: ...ssory or device be sure to follow the instructions provided with the accessory or device 7 HOW SUPPLIED Warning The Tricera Handpiece is supplied non sterile It must be cleaned and sterilized before the first use Prior to each subsequent use it must be cleaned and sterilized The shipping box contains 1 ea Relign Tricera Handpiece 1 ea Shaver Blade RF Probe Cavity Brush Gordon Brush PN 721012 or eq...

Page 3: ...ece from the other system components a Remove the shaver blade RF probe from the handpiece b Dispose of all used shaver blades RF probes according to hospital regulations c Disconnect the handpiece from the Relign Controller 2 Attach the soaking cap to the cable connector Caution Always install the soaking cap prior to cleaning or sterilization If moisture reaches the connection pins of the cable ...

Page 4: ...ny additional moisture from the handpiece 10 2 STERILIZATION INSTRUCTIONS Clean and sterilize the handpiece prior to the first use and every use thereafter Caution Never sterilize the handpiece that has not been cleaned The success of the sterilization process depends on the previous state of cleaning Caution Always install the soaking cap prior to cleaning or sterilization If moisture reaches the...

Page 5: ...ade in a sterile irrigant and activate suction while testing the handpiece 2 Run the handpiece through its various functions modes and settings to ensure it responds properly to commands Ensure that all parts move freely and that there are no loose or missing components Note any unusual sounds or vibrations and note operating speeds 3 Refer any calibration or operating difficulties to your Relign ...

Page 6: ... term original purchaser as used in this warranty means that person or organization and its employees if applicable to whom the Tricera Handpiece was sold by Relign This warranty may not be assigned or transferred in any manner In order to make a warranty claim the original customer must obtain a Return Materials Authorization Number RMA Number and return instructions from Relign s Customer Servic...

Page 7: ...era Handpiece 1 Shaver Blade RF Probe Cavity Brush Gordon Brush PN 721012 or equivalent 2 Fluid Channel Brush Key Surgical PN AT 12 197 or equivalent 3 Motor Shaft Brush Gordon Brush PN 499NAD ST or equivalent Figure A3 Cleaning Brushes 1 Sterilization Tray 2 Sterilization Tray Lid 3 Rubber Holders Figure A4 Optional Sterilization Tray if available 1 2 3 1 Shaver Blade Cavity 2 Motor shaft 3 Fluid...

Page 8: ...The shaver blade does not turn The shaver blade is not inserted properly Remove the blade and reinsert it according to the Relign Tricera System instructions for directions on use of the Tricera Handpiece as part of the Relign Tricera System The handpiece will not run The handpiece is not properly connected to the controller Remove and reconnect the handpiece cable to the controller according to t...

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