6205-001-700 Rev-A
2008/01
www.stryker.com
User/Patient Safety*
WARNINGS:
• Only trained and experienced health care profes-
sionals should use this equipment. Before using any
system component or any component compatible
with this system, read and understand the instruc-
tions. Pay special attention to WARNING information.
Become familiar with the system components prior
to use. failure to comply may result in patient and/or
health care staff injury.
• Upon initial receipt and before each use, operate the
equipment and inspect each component for damage.
DO NOT use any component if damage is apparent.
failure to comply may result in patient and/or health
care staff injury.
• Perform recommended periodic maintenance as
indicated in the instructions for use. Only trained
and experienced health care professionals should
maintain this equipment.
• Clean and sterilize handpieces, attachments and bat-
teries before first and every use.
• DO NOT use this equipment in the presence of a
mixture consisting of flammable anesthetic and air or
with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Take special precautions regarding electromagnetic
compatibility (eMC) when using medical electri-
cal equipment like the handpiece. Install and place
the handpiece into service according to the eMC
information in this manual. Portable and mobile Rf
communications equipment can affect the function of
the handpiece.
• ALWAYS place the handpiece in the safe mode while
the handpiece is idle, before installing or removing
any accessory, or when passing the handpiece to an-
other person. failure to comply may result in patient
and/or health care staff injury.
• A wobbling attachment may cause bone or tissue
damage or inaccurate wiring or pin placement. If
wobbling occurs, see
Troubleshooting Guide
. failure
to comply may result in patient injury.
• DO NOT apply excessive pressure, such as bending
or prying, with a cutting accessory to prevent fractur-
ing the accessory. Applying excessive pressure,
especially during high operating speeds, may cause
the cutting accessory to bend significantly and result
in tissue damage, loss of tactile control and the ejec-
tion of cutting accessory pieces at a high velocity.
failure to comply may result in patient and/or health
care staff injury.
• DO NOT reuse single use cutting accessories. failure
to comply may result in patient and/or health care
staff injury.
*If you need more information, contact your Stryker sales representative or call Stryker customer service at 1-800-25-210. Outside
the US, contact your nearest Stryker subsidiary.
