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1. Description
The VERSAJET◊III Hydrosurgery System
consists of a console, foot pedal and a hand
piece. There are dierent hand piece types
for the VERSAJET◊III System for use in the
operating room and outpatient setting, for
further detail refer to section 6.3.1.
This device can cut so tissue. Apply only
to tissues and debris intended to be excised
from the wound.
2. Indications for Use
The VERSAJET III◊Hydrosurgery System
is intended for applications that in the
healthcare professionals’ judgment, require
sharp debridement:
• wound debridement (acute and chronic
wounds, burns),
• so tissue debridement and cleansing of
surgical sites.
3. Safety
This user manual contains important
information regarding the safe and eective
operation of the VERSAJET◊III System. The
system is designed for use by qualified and
trained healthcare professionals. Improper
system use or set up, or failure to follow this
user guide may cause injury or damage not
covered under the warranty.
4. Contraindications
There are no known contraindications with
the use of this device.
5. Warnings and Precautions
• This device is not suitable for use in an oxygen
rich environment (e.g. oxygen tent, hyperbaric
chamber).
• DO NOT directly expose the console to a
flammable anesthetic mixture.
• In order to avoid unwanted procedural delays,
ensure the system is fully operational prior to
administration of anesthesia.
• This device should be used with particular
care in patients with hemophilia or other blood
clotting disorders and in patients receiving
anti-coagulant medication.
• This device can cut so tissue. Apply only to
tissues and debris intended to be excised from
the wound.
• Increasing console power settings will lead to
more aggressive tissue removal.
• Use caution near delicate vessels and
structures, such as neurovascular bundles.
• When used on wounds where bone, tendon
or other hard tissue (e.g. leathery eschar)
may be encountered during the debridement
procedure, excessive spraying and/or misting
may occur due to the interruption of the
stream of sterile saline by hard tissues.
• DO NOT touch the high-pressure jet in the
operating window of the hand piece.
• As with all surgical procedures, the
VERSAJET◊III System operator and other
clinical personnel should follow the universal
precautions for infection control.
• Examine all components before use. DO NOT
use, if you believe a component to be faulty or
damaged. Contact your local Smith+Nephew
VERSAJET◊III System representative.
• DO NOT use if the hand piece packaging seal
is broken or the pouch is damaged.
• Place the console and waste canister onto flat
and stable surfaces to prevent the console
and waste canister from tilting or falling.
• DO NOT cover the air vents on the side of
the console. A minimum of 12 cm clearance
is advised to prevent the system from
overheating.
• DO NOT pull hand piece tubing in an attempt
to bring the console closer for use.
• Select an appropriate waste canister for the
procedure.
• DO NOT connect the waste evacuation tubing
hose or any container connected to it, to a
vacuum source.
• DO NOT preheat saline before use the device.
• Use only sterile saline solution with this device.
• The VERSAJET◊III Hydrosurgery System Hand
Piece and VERSAJET◊III Hydrosurgery System
Console are not compatible with previous
generations of the VERSAJET◊console and
hand pieces respectively.
• Each VERSAJET◊III Hand Piece is intended for
SINGLE-USE ONLY. DO NOT RE-STERILIZE.
Device performance will be compromised
and sterility cannot be assured. Discard
appropriately aer use.
• Refer to our company position regarding the
reprocessing and reuse of single-use only
medical devices in Appendix A of this manual.
• DO NOT use where there is any significant
risk of reciprocal interference between the
VERSAJET◊III Console and another medical
device or treatment.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, this
equipment must only be connected to supply
mains with protective earth.
• No modification to this equipment is allowed.
Modifications could lead to electric shock.
• Use of non-consigned parts (e.g. non-
compatible hand piece, power cord and foot
switch) will result in malfunction of device.