Arthrex CONTINUOUS WAVE User manual

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ARTHREX®CONTINUOUS WAVE™4 SET-UP AND OPERATION
Arthrex, Inc.
1370 Creekside Blvd.
Naples, FL 34108-1945 USA
Toll Free: 1 [phone]
www.arthrex.com
Arthrex GmbH
Erwin-Hielscher-Strasse 9
81249 München, Germany
Tel: [phone]
www.arthrex.de
Arthrex Tech Support:
[phone] [phone]
For more information consult the User's Guide and the Directions for Use supplied
with the pump or tubing sets.

ACCESSORIES
ARTHROSCOPY PUMP ACCESSORIES
Lavage: Timed increase of
pressure for improved control of bleeding.
Rinse: Timed increase of ow for improved
control of debris removal. (Only available when
using DualWave outow)
Shaver Suction Toggle: Allows switching be-
tween four preset shaver suction levels. (Only
available when using DualWave™ outow)
Lavage
Pressure
Decrease
Shaver
Suction Toggle
Rinse
Pressure
Increase
Run/Stop
Autoclavable Remote Foot Control

INFLOW
INFLOW TUBING SET-UP
Green tubing hub
Remove the orange clip
Close the inow door
(c) and lock (d)
Spike the saline bags
Insert the connector
into the pump pressure
coupler
Unlock (a) and open
the inow door (b)
Insert the green tubing
hub next to the green
mark
Wrap the thicker
tubing between the
hubs and around
the rollers
1
6
8
2
7
3 4 5
Rollers
Inow door
Tubing
sensor
coupler
Clear tubing
hub
Close inow latch
Remote foot
switch connector
Power
button
(a)
(b)
(d)
(c)
Turn on the system, and wait until the self-diagnostic testing has nished before attaching the tubing.
Stretch the thicker
tubing to insert the
clear tubing hub

INFLOW
INFLOW ONLY USER INTERFACE
Stopped
Running
Menu
Boost Control
Set Pressure
Pressure Decrease
Lavage
Pressure Increase
Run/Stop
Run/Stop
Pressure
Reading
Run Time (Resets
after power down)
Inow Only
Fluid Used
Flow Rate

SHAVER DETECTION
SYNERGY SHAVER DETECTION AND HEADS UP DISPLAY
Connect the red cable that comes with the
CW4 to the rear of the Synergy Resection
Console
*Connect to the Synergy imaging console for
the heads up display
Power on the Synergy
Resection Console
2
1
4
Power on the CW4
3
*For the Synergy heads up display use the AR-3200-1040 accessory cable kit
to connect the CW4 to camera console. (Only 1 cable is needed to connect
the CW4 to the camera console. See IFU 950-0052-00 for more detail.)
2
3
NOTE: Start with all units turned off (CW4, Synergy).

NOTES

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBLEMSOLUTION SOLUTION
Tubing Out *
1. Tubing sensor indicator is not seated
2. Ensure that the tubing sensor coupler
is seated completely
3. Change the tubing
* Return to Arthrex®for repair
1. Ensure that no tubing is connected to the
pump during power on sequence
* Return to Arthrex for repair
1. Check the AC main power cord
2. Try an alternate power outlet
3. Check the AC main fuses
* Return to Arthrex for repair
1. Activate LAVAGE mode
2. Increase pressure
3. Decrease outow
1. Check for error messages
2. Open all tubing clamps and shut-off
valves
3. Ensure actual pressure is below the
target pressure
4. Check if the tubing is pinched, kinked,
or blocked
* Return to Arthrex for repair
1. Roller housing not secured – ensure
locking lever is properly secured
* Return to Arthrex for repair
1. Increase pressure
2. Activate LAVAGE mode
3. Reduce outow
4. Use high-ow cannulas
Console fails
Self Diagnostic
Test*
Console will
not power up
Lack of
distention liquid
bloody/cloudy
Does not pump
when activated
Door Open*
Inadequate
pressure
No/Low Flow
1. Check for error messages
2. Check that all tubing clamps are open
3. Check the settings for ow and pressure
4. Check if the tubing is pinched, kinked
or blocked
5. Check that tubing seats correctly over
the rollers
6. Verify use of high-ow cannulas
7. If failure remains, return to Arthrex
for repair
1. If failure remains, increase or open outow
2. Manipulate joint to stress-free position
1. Ensure adequate uid supply
2. Decrease outow
3. Check tubing for damage and if it is
pinched, kinked or blocked
4. Check tubing for proper connections
5. Replace tubing
6. If failure remains, return to Arthrex
for repair
Synergy Shaver Detection
1. Verify Synergy Resection Console is
at least 2.3
2. Ensure the Synergy cable is connected
3. Press stop and then run on CW4 while
the Synergy Resection Console is on
4. Replace the shaver detection cable
5. If failure remains, return to Arthrex
for repair
Overpressure
Pressure Fault
No Shaver
Detection
For a full listing of warnings and instructions, please consult the Directions for Use and User Manual, packaged with the pump or
pump tubing. These materials can also be found on Arthrex.com.

This description of technique is provided as an educational tool and clinical aid to assist properly licensed medical professionals
in the usage of specific Arthrex products. As part of this professional usage, the medical professional must use
their professional judgment in making any final determinations in product usage and technique.
In doing so, the medical professional should rely on their own training and experience and should conduct
a thorough review of pertinent medical literature and the product’s Directions For Use.
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