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4-16 User Manual
NOTE: When thawing with CX-type needles, thawing is limited to a maximum of 7 needles
simultaneously activated. Thawing with the FastThaw function is limited to a maximum of 4
needles simultaneously (reference Section 4.6.1 for instructions on using i-Thaw and FastThaw).
OPTIONAL: To initiate a thaw phase on all needles simultaneously, press the Thaw button on the
channel labeled ALL . Pressing any function button on channel labeled ALL displays a message
asking you to confirm simultaneous operation of all needles .
9. Watch the timer to monitor the thaw phase elapsed time (reference Section 4.7.3 for instructions
on performing a timed thaw phase). When the desired thaw duration has elapsed, press the
Stop button to enter an idle phase.
10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 until the desired number of freeze-thaw cycles has been completed.
CAUTION. Ensure adequate thawing before attempting to remove needles from the patient.
Discontinue all needle operation prior to needle removal to minimize risk of tissue injury.
11. Remove all needles and MTS from the patient.
12. Unlock the locking bar(s) and remove all needles and MTS from the needle connection panel.
Cut needles and MTS from the tubing.
13. Dispose of used needles and MTS in a biohazard container in accordance with hospital and
safety regulations.
14. When the procedure is complete, press the End Procedure button on the
Procedure Screen
.
Three messages appear requesting action:
• Confirmation to end the procedure – Press the Yes button to end the procedure.
•
Request to save a report – Press the Yes button to save a report.
•
Request to automatically vent the high-pressure gas – Press the Yes button to automatically
vent the system. The system prompts you to close the gas supplies before venting. The
automatic venting takes approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Before initiating automatic venting,
warn others in the vicinity to expect a venting noise.
CAUTION. If the needles are still connected, do not unlock the channels or disconnect the needles
from the needle connection panel while venting is in process.
4.3 Reports
At any time during a procedure, press the Report button on the
Procedure Screen
to view a summary
of the report information that has been saved up to that point.
At the end of a cryoablation procedure, a report summarizing the complete procedure can be saved
to the system and exported for use on a personal computer.
1. Press the Report button on the
Procedure Screen
.
2. When viewing a report, you may scroll through the report using the scroll bar on the right-hand
side of the screen or you may select a section to view by pressing the report section name on the
left-hand side of the screen.
3. Press the Export Report button to save the report to the Galil Medical USB flash drive. A
window appears for you to select the file format and file name. Enter the file name using the on-
screen virtual keyboard. You may also choose to export the temperature sensor data in a file to
be used for further analysis.