Reprocessed Ultrasonic Focus™ Curved Shears
5.
The instrument operates with either the foot switch or hand control. To operate using hand control, select the
hand activation button on the generator. The hand activation button will be illuminated on the generator for the
hand control buttons to be active. For further detailed and operation instruction, refer to the Generator 300
(GEN04) Operator’s Manual.
6.
The stand-by button on the generator should be depressed to remove the generator from stand-by.
7.
Clean the instrument blade and clamp arm throughout the procedure by activating the tip in a sterile saline
solution for optimum performance.
a.
Note
: Take care not to touch the activated instrument to metal.
b.
Note:
The instrument may be wiped with a sterile moist gauze sponge to remove tissue but do not clean
the instrument with abrasives.
8.
Place the generator in Standby mode to remove visible tissue in the clamp arm, use hemostats to remove the
tissue. Depress the standby button on the generator to return the instrument into use.
9.
Depress one of the foot pedals or one of the hand control buttons to ultrasonically energize the instrument blade.
10.
The selected minimum power level is activated by pressing the left foot pedal of the footswitch or the proximal
hand control button (MIN). The selected maximum power level is activated by pressing the right foot pedal of the
footswitch or distal hand control button (MAX).
11. Note:
Premature blade failure could occur from scratches on the blade.
a. When instrument is in use, avoid accidental contact with other instruments.
b. Use only the Torque Wrench to attach or detach the instrument from the hand piece.
12.
Close the clamp arm by closing the finger rings together and insert the shaft through the incision.
13.
The Reprocessed Ultrasonic Curved Shears can be used for dissection, grasping, coagulation, and cutting
between the blade and clamp arm.
14.
For backcutting, use the top of the blade.
a.
Note
: When backcutting, or while the blade is active without tissue between the blade and tissue pad,
keep the clamp arm open to avoid damage to the tissue pad.
Disassembly
1.
At the power switch turn the generator OFF or enter the Standby mode.
a. Close the clamp arm and place the Torque Wrench over the distal end of the shears.
b.
Note:
Take care to avoid injury from the blade tip while placing the Torque Wrench onto or off of the
shears.
2.
Attach the Blue Grip Assist on the Hand Piece and loosen the instrument by turning the Torque Wrench
counterclockwise. Continue to loosen by turning the instrument manually to completely remove the instrument
from the Hand Piece.
3.
Remove the Torque Wrench.
4.
Dispose of the Torque Wrench, Grip Assist and the instrument in an appropriate container.
Storage and Handling
•
Store at room temperature.
•
Avoid prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures.
