DrillSaw Sports 400™ System
User’s Guide
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General Warnings and Safety Notices - Read This First
It is imperative that the symbols and conventions listed below be clearly understood. The
DrillSaw Sports 400 System User’s Guide
identifies critical, important, and useful information
using these symbols and conventions.
Important Safety Conventions
Users of this device are encouraged to contact their Arthrex representative if they
require a more comprehensive surgical technique.
W A R N I N G !
The WARNING! label is the most important safety symbol. It identifies
critical
information that must be followed precisely to avoid injury or death.
1. Use this device only for purposes described in the User’s Guide, under the
supervision of a trained and licensed physician. This device should not be used
by untrained personnel or used for indications other than those described in this
User’s Guide.
2. Before using the DrillSaw Sports 400 System for the first time, store it at room
temperature for 24 hours.
3. Charge batteries before every use. Follow the instructions for charging the
batteries before use.
4. The device is intended to apply mechanical force/rotational energy to the patient.
5. Before each use, check the handpiece and the attachments for damage and/or
loose parts. Do not use any part that is damaged.
6. Prior to each use, fully assemble the system and press the trigger mechanism to
ensure proper function. All couplings and mechanical connections need to be
fully secured or locked before the actuation of the system
.
Never touch the chuck
mechanism of the handpiece while the motor is still in motion.
7. Avoid overheating at the treatment site by following the duty cycle and using
sharp cutting and drilling accessories.
8.
No
modification of the AR-400 or the accessories is allowed.
9. Unauthorized attempts to open or service this system will void the warranty.
Removing the cover may introduce an electric shock hazard by exposing the
user to dangerously high voltages or other risks. If the system malfunctions, it
should be returned for service immediately.
10. Misuse, unauthorized assembly and modifications or repairs to the AR-400
system, or non-compliance with these instructions relieves Arthrex of all liability
for claims under warranty or other claims.
