Smith & Nephew VERSAJET II User manual

EN
Symptom Cause Remedy
No/intermittent
electrical power
Power cord not connected or
connected loosely at console
or electrical outlet
Note: The console will default
to power level 1 if power is
interrupted
Ensure that power cord is:
• Fully seated into the back of the console and
electrical outlet
• Not damaged and free of defects
• For replacement power cord contact Customer
Care at 1-800-876-1261 (USA only) or local
Smith & Nephew representative
Power not present at
electrical outlet
• Ensure that the electrical outlet has power
• Connect to a different electrical outlet
Console power switch not
illuminated
• Press power switch; power switch should
become illuminated
Footswitch LED Footswitch not connected
properly
• Observe red alignment dots on footswitch
connector and footswitch socket are properly
aligned
• Ensure the footswitch connector is fully inserted
Console not
responding
to footswitch
and footswitch
connector indicator
is NOT illuminated
Footswitch obstructed • Ensure that there are no objects obstructing the
footswitch from being depressed or releasing
Footswitch inoperative • Order replacement footswitch (66800472) from
Customer Care at 1-800-876-1261 (USA only) or
local Smith & Nephew representative
System fault LED
illuminated
Power fault caused
by over-current
1. Turn console OFF by pressing power switch
2. Ensure power cord is connected to an
appropriate power source. If necessary try a
different electrical outlet
3. Wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF
4. Turn console ON by pressing power switch
System over-pressure
condition out of tolerance
• Ensure the yellow high pressure tube on
handpiece is not kinked, obstructed or tangled
• If error light is still illuminated, replace
handpiece
• Contact Customer Care, 1-800-876-1261 (USA
only) or local Smith & Nephew representative to
arrange a return
Troubleshooting guide

EN
Symptom Cause Remedy
Handpiece does not
prime
Note: Priming takes
approximately 1 min
at power level 10
No/obstructed fluid supply • Ensure saline bag is full and fluid flows freely
• Check that pinch clamp is fully open
• Check high pressure tube for kinks, obstructions
or leaks
• Ensure saline bag is set at a level higher than
the console
• Reconnect or replace as necessary
Air in inflow line • While keeping handpiece at a safe distance
set console power level to 10 and depress
footswitch to purge all air in inflow tube
• Note: To expedite, the pinch clamp can be used
to pull fluid through the inflow tube
• Caution: Ensure power level is set to 1 after
priming is complete. Ensure continuous flow
of saline. DO NOT allow saline bag to empty
completely before changing
Excessive spray/
spattering
Note: Handpiece
should not come
into contact with
bone tissue as it
obstructs fluid flow
and causes spraying
Obstruction of evacuation
orifice (debris, tissue
or other foreign material)
1. Turn console OFF by pressing power switch
2. Remove obstruction
3. Turn console ON by pressing power switch
4. Restore to desired power level
Obstructed waste evacuation
tube
Ensure that:
• The distal end of the evacuation tube is
connected to a non-filtered port of a waste
collection container
• Collection container is vented
• Evacuation tube is not obstructed, kinked or
pinched
• Collection container is at lowest possible point
below console level
• Collection container is not full
• Saline supply is above console (provides gravity
feed/pressure)
Fluid jet striking edge of
metal evacuation oriface
Replace handpiece. Return initial handpiece by
contacting Customer Care at 1-800-876-1261 (USA
only) or local Smith & Nephew representative