Tenex MicroTip TX1, Operator'S Manual

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d. ASPIRATION FUNCTION
The ASPIRATION Panel provides access to the parameter settings for the Aspiration function.
Controlled by depressing the Foot Pedal, aspiration is intended to remove cut tissue and fluid
from the target site. When ASPIRATION is selected to LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH, the peristaltic
pump will start when the Foot Pedal is depressed, and continue until the vacuum limit is
reached. When vacuum drops below the limit, the pump will restart.
When LOW is selected, the vacuum limit is 100 mmHg. When MEDIUM is selected, the vacuum
limit is 300 mmHg. When HIGH is selected, the vacuum limit is 500 mmHg.
ASPIRATION may be used independently, or together with IRRIGATION or CUTTING POWER.
When used together with IRRIGATION, fluid will flow at 10 cc/min when ASPIRATION is
selected to LOW, 20 cc/min when selected at MEDIUM, and 30 cc/min when selected at HIGH.