MicroAire PAL User manual

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PAL® System Care & Maintenance Training
Console, Cable, & Handpiece
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 1

Power Assisted Liposuction System
•PAL-650 Handpiece
•5006-PAL Cable
•5020 Console
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 2

PAL® Electric Console
•ALL personnel should become familiar with the
equipment prior to use in a procedure.
•Personnel should include, but not be limited to:
central processing
members of surgical team
bioengineering department
•All MicroAire power equipment should be
inspected and tested in accordance with the
facility’s bioengineering policy. The bioengineering
department should document the service.
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 3

PAL® Electric Console
Color Touch Screen
Power/Stand By Button
USB for MicroAire Service
Center Software Upgrades
Blue LED Powered Instrument
Confirmation Signal
Two Instrument Connectors
Foot Pedal Connector
Onboard Irrigation Pump
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 4

Electric Console
•Dual instruments operation
•Touch screen –pressure sensitive
(this is not a smart device and needs
pressure to activate in an OR gloved
environment)
•Platform for growth
•Smart Loop Instrument Control
•Plug and Play capable
•Intuitive Graphical User Interface
•Incorporated irrigation and foot control
For more information, please reference PAL Electric Console Instruction for Use (IFU) “IM-5025”
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 5

PAL® Handpiece
•The PAL Electric Handpiece is designed to operate
for up to 20 minutes of continuous use with
intermittent operation over a period of 2 hours.
•Prolonged usage above and beyond this duty cycle
may result in the device feeling warm to the touch.
This indicates that the device needs to cool down.
For more information, please reference PAL System Instructions for Use (IFU) “IM-PAL-650”
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 6

Installation /Set Up
•Before installation of PAL system, ALWAYS read the
provided Instructions for Use (IFU).
•Inspect Handpiece, Console, Cable and Cannulas for
corrosion, damage, excessive wear and residual moisture.
•Ensure the console is placed on a stable flat surface
protected from fluid exposure and accidental damage.
•Attach the electrical connection cable from the back of
the Console (REF 5020) to a wall outlet, and allow the
console to boot up.
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 7

•Align indexing dots of cable with those on Handpiece and Console before connecting cable into device or Console.
•DO NOT twist the cables into position; this will damage the connections and may prevent cable from attaching to
device or console.
Cable Insertion
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 8

Damaged Connector Contacts
•Indicates misalignment and/or twisting of cable when inserted or removed from the PAL Handpiece or
Console.
•Any indication of damaged or bent pins should prompt return of product for evaluation by MicroAire.
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Cleaning & Sterilization
PAL-650, 5020, 5006-PAL
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 10

Cleaning & Sterilization Chart
•Your PAL device comes with a laminated cleaning &
sterilization chart to facilitate good practices.
•Always make sure the cleaning & sterilization
instructions are posted and are followed.
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Instruments must be cleaned within 30 minutes of
end use to minimize organic material drying.
•Only pH neutral cleaning agents are acceptable
for cleaning your PAL Handpiece and cables. High
pH cleaners will damage the finish, encourage
corrosion, and result in more frequent equipment
maintenance.
•DO NOT utilize cleaning agents with chlorine or
chloride as the active ingredient is corrosive to
stainless steel.
•DO NOT lubricate or oil the PAL Handpiece.
Lubrication may damage the internal motor
mechanism. Also take special precautions to avoid
the use of cleaners that contain lubricants.
Cleaning
For more information, please reference PAL System Instruction for Use (IFU) “IM-PAL-650” and “IM-5025”
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 12

PAL® Handpiece Cleaning
ALWAYS connect CAP-600E or PAL Cable to PAL Handpiece prior to commencement of manual cleaning.
ONLY CAP-600E is sufficient to prevent water intrusion with an automated washing system.
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PAL® Cable Cleaning
ALWAYS install washer caps on 5006-PAL cable prior to cleaning to ensure electrical contacts are protected.
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Manual Cleaning/Processing
•Refer to the PAL-650 Instructions for Use (IFU) for
cleaning parameters, as any deviation from these
parameters may result in inadequate cleaning of
PAL Handpiece and cable.
•Clean the Handpiece thoroughly with warm
(> 60 °C / 140 °F) water, pH neutral enzymatic
detergent, and a soft brush. Scrub the Handpiece
with a brush, paying close attention to
instrument crevices.
•Rinse thoroughly under running (< 50 °C / 122 °F)
water for a minimum of 2 minutes. If possible,
use distilled water for the final rinse.
For more information, please reference PAL System Instructions for Use (IFU) “IM-PAL-650” and “IM-5025”
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 15

Cap it!
•Main cause of PAL repairs is improper cleaning and
sterilization.
•Liquid causes corrosion.
•The cable can be used as a plug
when cleaning (manual cleaning only).
•Or use the CAP-600E for manual or automatic cleaning.
“Clean CLOSED” “Steam OPEN”
Prevent liquid water
from entering the body
of the instrument
Ensure that steam
can sterilize inside
ALWAYS RUN A COMPLETE DRY CYCLE
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 16

Preparing for Sterilization
•Prior to sterilization, wipe off any water from
Handpiece with a soft lint-free towel.
•The washer cap or electric cable from the
Handpiece and the washer caps from your PAL
cable MUST BE REMOVED prior to sterilization.
•Caps or cable connected to a device during
sterilization will impede the drying process and
result in residual moisture being left inside of
device or cable.
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 17

Technique for Removal of Cap off of Cable
The collar must be pulled back on the cable to release the locking tabs prior to the release of cap.
LIT-PAL-CS Rev. A 18