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DePuy Synthes
Air Power Line II Instructions for Use
Locating of the instrument or fragments of
instruments
Synthes instruments are designed and manufactured to per-
form within the scope of their intended use. However, if a
Power Tool or accessory/attachment breaks during use, a vi-
sual inspection or a medical imagine device (e.g. CT, Radia-
tion Devices, etc.) can aid in locating the fragments and/or
components of the instrument.
Storage and transport
Only use the original packaging for dispatch and transport as
otherwise damage may occur. If the packing material is no
longer available, please contact your local Synthes office.
For storage and transport environmental conditions please
refer to the section “System specification”.
Warranty/Liability
The warranty for the tools and accessories does not cover
damage of any kind resulting from wear, improper use, im-
proper reprocessing and maintenance, damaged seal, use of
non Synthes cutting tools and lubricants or improper storage
and transport.
The manufacturer excludes liability for damage resulting
from improper use, neglected or unauthorized maintenance
or servicing of the tool.
For further information on the warranty please contact your
local Synthes office.
Accessories/Scope of delivery
The Air Power Line consists of three different handpieces, air
hoses and a range of attachments and accessories designed
for the system. Please refer to the “Ordering Information”
section for an overview of the components of the system.
To reach the specified performance only Synthes cutting
tools should be used. These are optimized to meet the spe-
cific requirements of the tool. Non Synthes saw blades can
considerably reduce the lifetime of the system.
Special auxiliaries such as cleaning brushes (516.101) and
Synthes Special Oil (519.970) are available for cleaning and
servicing the system.
No oils from other manufacturers may be used. Only Synthes
Special Oil (519.970) must be used to lubricate the power
tools and attachments. Lubricants with other compositions
may cause jamming, have a toxic effect or have a negative
impact on the sterilization results. Only lubricate the power
tool and the attachments when clean.
Precautions:
– Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) includ-
ing safety goggles when handling with the Air Power Line
system.
– DO NOT use this equipment in presence of oxygen, ni-
trous oxide or a mixture consisting of flammable anes-
thetic and air (danger of explosion). Only use compressed
air or nitrogen for this equipment.
– To avoid injuries, the locking mechanism of the tool has to
be activated before every manipulation and before placing
the tool back down, i.e. the trigger has to be in the LOCK
position (refer to page 7, Safety system).
– Should the machine drop on the floor and have visible de-
fects, do not use it anymore and send it to the Synthes
Service Center.
– If a product drops on the floor, fragments may split off.
This represents a danger for the patient and user as:
– these fragments may be sharp.
– unsterile fragments may enter the sterile field or hit the
patient.
– Should the system have corroded parts, do not use it any-
more and send it to the Synthes Service Center.
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