Monopolar Curved Scissors
da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
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DR
AFT/PRE-RELEASE/C
ONFIDENTIAL
12/5/19
5.2 Preoperative Preparation
This section describes information specific to installing the MCS Tip. Refer to
on page
, for general preoperative instrument information.
WARNING: Inspect the MCS Tip periodically during use. If any damage or tears are
observed, replace the MCS Tip with a new one and continue to use the instrument.
Examples of damage to the tip cover include punctures, tears or cuts. Examples of
damage to the blades include nicks, gouges, or bent or loose blades.
MCS Tip Overview
The single-use Monopolar Curved Scissors Tip (MCS Tip) is designed for use with the
Monopolar Curved Scissors and must be installed prior to surgical use. The MCS Tip (with
installation tool,
) is provided in a sterile pouch and should be installed in the sterile
field.
Figure 5.1 Monopolar Curved Scissors Tip (MCS Tip) with installation tool
Before installing the MCS Tip, confirm that the Instrument Sheath is installed on the
Monopolar Curved Scissors (see
Instrument Sheath Installation
on page
).
Figure 5.2 Instrument Sheath incorrectly (A) and correctly (B) installed on the Monopolar
Curved Scissors
Install the MCS Tip
1. Remove the MCS Tip from the sterile packaging using sterile technique. Straighten the
instrument shaft by hand (
Figure 5.3 Straighten instrument shaft
A
B
Sheath
incorrectly
seated
End of
sheath
correctly
seated
Tip connector