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Warnings
1. Eye protection is recommended when operating equipment. Eye
injury may result.
2. It is the surgeon’s responsibility to be familiar with the appropriate surgical
techniques prior to use of the shaver handpieces and associated blades and burs.
3. Shaver handpieces are supplied non-sterile, clean and sterilize prior to
first use.
4. Sterilize handpieces prior to each use.
5. Prior to each use, inspect handpiece for proper operation and ensure all
accessories are correctly and completely attached to the handpiece. See
“Preoperative Functional Test” on page 9.
6. Do not attach, insert or remove accessories or attachments while the handpiece
is operating.
7. Disposable shaver blades and burs are supplied sterile and are
for single-use only. Do not resterilize or reuse. The ability to
effectively clean and re-sterilize this single use device has not
been established and subsequent re-use may adversely affect the performance,
safety and/or sterility of the device.
8. After use, shaver blades, burs and tubing sets may be a potential biohazard
and should be handled and disposed in accordance with acceptable medical
practice and applicable local and national requirements.
9. Do not use equipment if, upon receipt, package is opened, damaged, or
shows any signs of tampering.
10. Do not use shaver blade or bur if they show any signs of damage.
11. Do not use sterile equipment beyond the expiration date listed on the label.
Sterility of the product cannot be assured beyond the expiration date.
12. Continually check all handpieces for overheating. If overheating is sensed,
immediately discontinue use and return equipment for service. Overheating of
the blade or bur may cause damage to the blade or bur and may cause thermal
necrosis.
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