ConMed 24k User manual

24k
Inflow/Outflow/Shaver Suction Tubing Set Installation Choose Surgery Preset
With pronged side of the inflow
tubing cassette facing the
console, position the tubing
loop over the large blue rotor.
Pull cassette down so that the
cassette snaps into place.
This button is used to select preset surgical settings.
Pressing this button toggles between the preset selections
for knee, shoulder, small joint, and hip surgical
procedures. Each preset adjusts the pressure, outflow
and shaver suction for the specified procedure.
Note: The Knee preset also allows the pump to
operate in Wave Mode designed for optimum flow
in knee surgery.
Press the Run/Stop button to
start and stop the flow of the
pump. When the green LED
is lighted the pump is in the
Run position.
With pronged side of outflow/
suction tubing cassette facing
the console, position the tubing
loop over the small silver rotor.
Pull the cassette down so that
the cassette snaps into place.
Push on the cassette tab to
insure that it is latched.
» Close the clamps on the bag spike line.
» Spike the fluid bags.
» To prime the tube set, press the Run/Stop button
until the air is purged from the line, press the
Run/Stop button again to stop the pump.
» Connect the patient ends of the tube sets to the
proper instruments.
Knee/Wave Mode Shoulder
Small Joint Hip
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Intended Use
The ConMed Linvatec 24k® Irrigation System is intended to provide fluid distention, irrigation, and suction during diagnostic and operative
knee, shoulder, hip, and small bone arthroscopic procedures, and fluid irrigation during laparoscopic procedures.
Please review the 24k Instructions for Use Manual for complete operating instructions.

Adjusting the Pressure Set Point
To increase the set
pressure, press the
front panel or remote
control “Pressure
Increase” button.
To decrease the set
pressure, press the
front panel or remote
control “Pressure
Decrease” button.
* Pressure setting can be adjusted from 10mmHg to 150mmHg
in steps of 5mmHg.
TIPS Installation
Installing the 24k® Shaver Sensor Waste Line
Insert the luer connector of
the TIPS line into the TIPS
connector on the pump. Turn
clockwise ½ turn until tight, but
do not over tighten.
Always perform a patency test
on each new tube set.
Clip the the shaver sensor on the
shaver handpiece cable as close
as possible to the shaver cable
connector. Note: Do not clip the
shaver sensor to the strain relief
boot.
Activate the shaver handpiece to
confirm proper installation. The
shaver icon will appear on the
display screen when the shaver handpiece is activated.
Connect the waste line to the
appropriate hospital waste
collection mechanism.
Patency Test
Perform a patency test on the TIPS tubing set by
squeezing the pressure sensor balloon. The pressure
should increase when the balloon is squeezed. Fold
and hold the balloon, the pressure should be held at
50mmHg or greater for 10 to 15 seconds. If a drop of
5mmHg is seen, discard and replace with another TIPS
tube set and repeat the test.
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Optional Operational Features
The Clearfield
button combines
tamponade and
lavage modes
for a safe,
fast response
to blood and
debris in the
operative field.
» Tap to raise pressure in the joint by
20mmHg to control bleeders.
» Hold to increase the flow rate to
quickly clear the joint of debris and
blood to maintain visibility.
The Drain
function
allows
surgeons
to control
the rapid
removal of
fluid form the
joint.
» Press and hold to activate drain.
» Drain function continues until
button is released.
The Declog
function
reverses
suction to
remove debris
from the shaver
blade.
» Remove shaver from the joint.
» Turn shaver on.
» Press shaver Declog button.
Controlling Outflow and Suction Rates
Press the Outflow and Shaver Suction buttons on the front panel or remote control to toggle the rates between off, low,
medium, and high.
Outflow Shaver Suction
Low = 50 ml/min Low = 500 ml/min
Medium = 150 ml/min Medium = 850 ml/min
High = 300 ml/min High = 1200 ml/min