Smith & Nephew Ambient Hipvac 50 User manual

Reference guide
Please refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) packaged with the product for a complete list of Warnings, Precautions and Contraindications.
Surgical technique tips
• Ensure suction is connected before using Wand
• Recommended vacuum range is between 200-400mmHg
• Ablation set points 7-9 are recommended
• When inserting and removing the Wand, use caution and avoid contacting the distal portion of cannula and/or slotted cannula
with the shaft or electrode face as this may lead to potential electrode/shaft damage, patient injury and/or patient harm
• The Wand should be activated off of the target tissue and then moved into light contact with the targeted tissue. While activated,
the Wand should be kept in constant motion.
• Ensure tip is completely surrounded by irrigant solution when activated
• To access Coag 2, depress and hold down one of the blue Coag buttons on the Controller face until “1” is shown. Release and depress
the button again. Only available with software 2.02 or higher.
Excessive wear of the electrode may result from vigorous use against bony surfaces; that may lead to compromised performance
resulting in patient injury. We recommend checking the Wand periodically to ensure the electrodes are intact and the device is
functioning as designed. If the electrode is not intact, discontinue use and check the joint cavity by appropriate means.
Warnings and precautions
The AMBIENT HIPVAC 50 COBLATION Wand provides fast, efficient, and precise ablation and resection of soft
tissue to meet the demands of the hip arthroscopy surgeon. The rigid shaft, 50 degree tip, and electrode design
provide advantages in bulk debridement and capsular resection. The device also provides accurate real time
temperature monitoring of the intra-articular fluid.
• The AMBIENT HIPVAC 50 Wand is designed for up to 15 minutes of cumulative ablation time
• Backup devices should always be available to avoid any delay prior to or during surgery

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Step 1
Connect power cord to Controller and
outlet.
Step 2
Connect Foot Control to Controller.
System setup
Step 4
Connect COBLATION Wand to
Controller.
Step 3
Press the Controller power switch to the
“on” (I) position.
COBLATION™ Wand AMBIENT™ HIPVAC™ 50
Catalog number ASHA4730-01
Controller QUANTUM™ 2 System only
Recommended ablation set point* 7-9
Tip diameter 4.7mm
Shaft diameter 4.7mm
Temperature accuracy +/- 3° C
NOTE: The Controller will default to a set point of 7; the set point can be adjusted using the black mode button on the Wand handle or/ Foot Control or using the
ablate set point adjustments on the front panel of the Controller.
System shutdown
Step 1
Turn the power switch to the “off” (0)
position.
Step 2
Disconnect suction tubing.
Step 4
Discard the used Wand.
Step 3
Disconnect the cable connector of the
Wand from the Controller.