Stryker Crossfire Footswitch User manual
Crossfire™ Footswitch
0475000100
User Guide
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Contents
Warnings and Cautions .................................................... 3
Product Description and Intended Use .................. 4
System Overview ....................................................................4
Indications/Contraindications .................................................6
Package Contents...................................................................6
Compatible Accessories .........................................................6
Setup........................................................................................... 7
Operation.................................................................................. 8
Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................... 11
Cleaning ................................................................................11
Maintenance..........................................................................11
Technical Specifications ............................................... 12
Environmental Specications................................................12
Symbols and Definitions................................................ 13
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Warnings and Cautions
Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. e words
warning, caution, and note carry special meanings and should be carefully
reviewed:
Warning Warnings indicate risks to the safety of the patient or user.
Failure to follow warnings may result in injury to the patient or
user.
Caution Cautions indicate risks to the equipment. Failure to follow
cautions may result in product damage.
Note Notes provide special information to clarify instructions or
present additional useful information.
To avoid potential serious injury to the user and the patient and/or damage to
this device, the user must obey the following warnings. e warranty is void if
any of these warnings is disregarded.
1. Read this operating manual thoroughly and be familiar with its contents
prior to setting up or using this equipment.
2. Carefully unpack the unit and check for any damage that may have
occurred during shipment. If damage is detected, refer to the Service
and Claims section in this manual.
3. Use of this device is restricted to qualied health care professionals who
have complete knowledge of the use of this equipment and the devices
to which it can be connected.
4. DO NOT use the Crossre™ system with non-conductive irrigants (e.g.
sterile water, air, gas, glycine, etc.). Use only conductive irrigants, such as
saline or Ringer’s lactate, in order for the system to function properly.
5. Test this equipment prior to using it in a surgical procedure. is unit
was fully tested at the factory before shipment; however, it must be
tested for proper function in the environment and setup conguration
in which it will be used.
6. Attempt no internal repairs or adjustments not specically detailed in
this operating manual. Refer any readjustments, modications, and/or
repairs to Stryker Endoscopy or its authorized representatives.
7. Pay close attention to the care and cleaning instructions in this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in product damage.
8. Install this device in an operating room that complies with all applicable
IEC, CEC, and NEC requirements for safety of electrical devices.
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Product Description and Intended Use
e Crossre™ Footswitch is a foot-operated remote control used in conjuction
with the Crossre Integrated Arthroscopy system. It enables the user to
activate and control the powered shaver handpiece and radio frequency (RF)
electrosurgical probe.
System Overview
e footswitch is part of the Crossre™ Integrated Arthroscopy System, which is
a combination powered shaver system/electrosurgical generator, intended for use
in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.
Illustrated below, the Crossre™ system consists of the following components:
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1. Crossre™ Console • Actsasaconnectionhubforthevarious
components of the Crossre™ system
• Powersamotorizedshaverhandpiecefor
the mechanical cutting and debridement of
bone and so tissue
• Generatesbipolarradiofrequency(RF)
energy for the electrosurgical cutting and
coagulation of tissue
• Providesacentraluserinterfacefor
operating the Crossre™ system
2. Disposable RF probe Enables RF cutting and coagulation
3. Powered shaver
handpiece
(and disposable
attachments)
Enables arthroscopic cutting and debridement
4. Crossre™ Footswitch
(featured in this manual)
Provides remote, foot control of the powered
shaver handpiece and RF probe
Note: Instructions for use can be found in the following manuals:
Crossre™ Console: 1000-401-036 (English) or P11344 (international)
Crossre™ Footswitch: 1000-401-032 (English) or P11345 (international)
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Indications/Contraindications
e Crossre™ system is indicated for use in orthopedic and arthroscopic
procedures for the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist, and hip. e Crossre™
System provides abrasion, resection, debridement, and removal of bone and so
tissue through its shaver blade, and the ablation and coagulation of so tissue, as
well as hemostasis of blood vessels, through its electrosurgical probe.
Examples of uses of the product include resection, ablation, and coagulation
of torn knee cartilage, subacromial decompressioon, and resection of synovial
tissue in other joints.
e electrosurgical probe is contraindicated for use in procedures where a
nonconductive irrigant is used or with patients having cardiac pacemakers or
other electronic implants.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack the Crossre™ Footswitch and inspect each of the following
components. Report any damaged components to Stryker.
(1) Crossre™ Footswitch (0475-000-100)
(1) User guide
Compatible Accessories
e Crossre™ Footswitch is compatible with the following accessories:
0475-000-000 Crossre™ Console
Note: Crossre footswitches are only compatible with Stryker systems and
handpieces.
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Setup
Stryker Endoscopy considers instructional training an integral part of the
Crossre™ system. Your Stryker Endoscopy sales representative will perform at
least one inservice at your convenience to help you set up your equipment and
instruct you and your sta on its operation and maintenance. Please contact
your local Stryker Endoscopy representative to schedule an in-service aer your
equipment has arrived.
Warning Be sure that no liquid is present between connections to the
console and the handpiece. Connection of wet accessories
may lead to electric shock or electrical short.
Do not thread or twist the cable connector for insertion or
removal. It is a push/pull connector and may be damaged
by twisting it into or out of place.
To avoid damaging the cable, grasp only the handle portion
of the cable connector when connecting or disconnecting
the cable. Never pull on the cord itself.
Connect the footswitch cable to the Crossre console. e console will display
the footswitch icon.
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Operation
Warning e Crossre™ system is intended for use only by licensed
medical professionals, properly trained in the use of
electrosurgical equipment and techniques. e Crossre™
system generates potentially hazardous levels of energy that
can result in injury or even death if improperly used.
Before using the Crossre™ system in an actual procedure,
verify that each component is installed and functioning
properly. Improper connection may cause arcing or
malfunction of the handpiece or console, which can result
in injury, unintended surgical eect, or product damage.
To avoid risk of re, do not operate the footswitch in the
presence of a ammable anaesthetic mixture with air,
oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
e RF and shaver handpieces can be controlled by the Crossre™ footswitch.
e default footswitch controls are shown below. To customize button
assignments, contact your Stryker representative.
Note: To keep the footswitch clean during use, Stryker recommends using
disposable bags (P/N 0277-500-100). Contact your local Stryker representative
for ordering information.
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