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DESCRIPTION
The AtriCure Glidepath ™ Tape (Guide)
is a single patient, surgical device
designed to facilitate the guidance of
surgical instruments through soft tissue
during general surgical procedures.
There are three families of Guides
for use with ATRICURE ISOLATOR
Devices.
The
Snap
Guide (See Figure 1) is
designed to fit devices that have the
integral permanent attachment tip.
The
Press
Guide (See Figure 1) is
designed to fit instruments without
integral attachment tips.
The
Detachable
Guide (See Figure 1)
is designed to fit devices that have
the integral detachable attachment tip.
INDICATION FOR USE
The AtriCure Glidepath™ Tape is
a sterile, disposable device for use
in general surgical procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
•
None Known
WARNINGS
•
To avoid the risk of patient
infection,
inspect
the
product
packaging prior to opening to
ensure that the sterility barrier is
not
breached. If the sterility barrier
is breached, do not use the Guide.
PRECAUTIONS
•
Carefully read all instructions for
t
he AtriCure Glidepath™ Tape
(Guide) prior to using the device.
Failure
to
properly
follow
instructions may lead to injury
and/or may result in improper
functioning of the device.
•
Do not re-sterilize or reuse the
Instrument.
Resterilization
may
cause loss of function or injury to
the patient. Single Patient use only.
•
Ensure Guide is removed from the
surgical field prior to the completion
of the surgical procedure.
•
If the Guide incorporates the press
fit connection feature, ensure that
the Guide is removed from the
clamp and sterile field prior to
ablation.
