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User/Patient Safety
WARNINGS:
• Prior to each use, operate system components and inspect
for damage. DO NOT use if damage is apparent. Take
special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) when using medical electrical equipment like the Cast
Cutter REF 941. Install and place the Cast Cutter REF 941
into service according to the EMC information in this manual.
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect
the function of the Cast Cutter REF 941.
• Use only Stryker approved accessories. Other accessories
may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of
the system. Contact your Stryker sales representative for a
complete list of accessories. DO NOT modify any accessory.
Failure to comply may result in patient and/or operating room
staff injury.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous
oxide.
•
Use only Stryker Cast Cutter Blades.
Titanium nitrided blades
are intended to cut synthetic casting material; and stainless
steel blades to cut plaster casting material. Ion nitrided blades
will cut synthetic or plaster casting material. See
Reorder List
in this manual for details.
• Prior to use, check blades for wear. DO NOT use a dull
blade. Use of a dull blade could result in a burn injury to
tissue.
• Make sure blade is properly seated and retaining nut is
tightened before each use. An improperly tightened retaining
nut may come loose, causing blade to fracture, thereby
endangering patient and user.
• Excessive pressure, such as bending and prying with the
blade, may cause the blade to fracture. This could result in
injury to the patient or user.
• Do not cut casting material using a continuous linear motion.
Continuous contact of the blade against skin or padding will
cause a burning sensation to the underlying skin.
• Use extreme caution when cutting synthetic casting materials.
The Cast Cutter blade may overheat, causing burn to
underlying tissue.
• DO NOT remove a non-padded cast with the Cast Cutter. Skin
may adhere to the casting material which could result in injury
to the tissue.
• Your Stryker Cast Cutter is double insulated; grounding is not
required. The Cast Cutter must be completely dry when it
is used. Do not use if any moisture is apparent, which may
occur after cleaning the instrument.
• Disconnect the Cast Cutter from the electrical supply before
performing any cleaning or maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT autoclave or immerse this instrument in liquids. Do
not flush the internal vacuum line with liquids. Liquids would
seriously damage the internal components of the Cast Cutter
and create an unsafe electrical condition.
• Do not use in the presence of fluids.
• Use only identical replacement parts.
CAUTION:
Stryker does not recommend using Stainless Steel
Blade REF 940-25 for cutting