da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
da Vinci SP Port Accessories
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9.4 Using the Port Accessories
The following section describes general instructions for using the port accessories. Before
using the accessories, remove them from the sterile packaging using sterile technique and
keep them within the sterile field.
WARNING: Follow the instructions in this section to ensure complete attachment of
the SP Cannula Seal to the SP Cannula, and the Entry Guide or obturator to the SP
Cannula/SP Cannula Seal assembly.
CAUTION: The Entry Guide should only be used with EndoWrist SP instruments. Do
not insert hand-held laparoscopic instruments through the Entry Guide as loss of
insufflation may result.
Note: The SP Cannula must be used with the SPCannula Seal and Entry Guide. Do
not insert a camera or instruments through a SP Cannula without a SP Cannula Seal
and Entry Guide installed.
Attaching and Removing the SP Cannula Seal
To attach the SP Cannula Seal to the SP Cannula, align the latch on the SP Cannula Seal with
the SP Cannula fin and push down until the SP Cannula Seal locks into place with a tactile and
audible click. Visually confirm that there are no gaps between the SP Cannula and the SP
Cannula Seal (
Figure 9.7 SP Cannula Seal attached to SP Cannula
To remove the SP Cannula Seal from the SP Cannula, rotate the slider on the SP Cannula Seal in
a counter-clockwise direction and pull up to remove it from the SP Cannula (
A and
B).
Figure 9.8 Remove the SP Cannula Seal from the SP Cannula
A
B
A
B