ATEC
®
Breast Biopsy and Excision System:
Sapphire
™
Unit
Operator’s Manual
Troubleshooting
This section provides assistance with possible problems operating the ATEC
®
Breast Biopsy and
Excision System:
Sapphire
™
unit. Please consult the following information before contacting Suros
or your distributor to make sure the problem is not a result of misinterpreting the operation of the system.
If you are a Suros Customer in the U.S. or Canada, please consult your Suros Sales Representative
or contact Suros Customer Support if you cannot correct a problem using this Operator’s Manual.
If you are an international customer, please contact your distributor directly with questions
and/or comments.
Possible Problems Encountered During Set Up
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy
Console will not
turn on
Power cord is not plugged in at
the console and/or wall outlet.
Console circuit breaker tripped.
1.
2.
Check power cord for proper
engagement to console and
wall outlet.
Reset breaker (see
Figure 1
).
1.
2.
Vacuum Ready
indicator flashes or
will not illuminate
in “Set Up” mode
Protective sheath not on tip of
handpiece cannula.
Suction canister lid not seated on
canister bottom.
Suction canister cracked.
Large port on suction canister lid
not capped with large plug.
Handpiece suction fitting not
connected to the suction canister lid.
Handpiece suction fitting not
connected to the correct port on
suction canister lid.
Control console vacuum line not
connected to the suction canister.
Spike on handpiece tubing is not
inserted into saline bag.
Saline Y-Valve is disconnected.
Defective handpiece.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Replace protective sheath.
Seat lid to bottom.
Replace with new suction canister.
Cap large port with large plug.
Connect suction fitting to canister.
Connect to horizontal port marked
“patient” on the side of the
canister lid.
Connect the console vacuum line
to the port marked “vacuum” on
the suction canister lid.
Install spike into saline bag.
Reconnect Y-Valve.
Retain handpiece, record Lot Number,
and contact Suros Customer Support
or your distributor.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Return to Set Up
indicator illuminates
in “Test” mode
Same as above
Same as above
Retest Handpiece
indicator illuminates
in “Test” mode
Handpiece fittings plugged into
control console incorrectly - check
for red to red and black to black.
Defective handpiece.
1.
2.
Plug fittings into correct
receptacles.
Retain handpiece, record Lot Number,
and contact Suros Customer Support
or your distributor.
1.
2.
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