Warnings and Cautions
4 Synthes Anspach Electric Systems Instructions for Use
Warnings
Surgeon is responsible for learning proper techniques in use
of equipment; improper use may cause serious injury to user
or patient or damage to system.
Instrument operator and all operating room personnel must
wear eye protection.
Visually inspect for damage before using; do not use if damage
is evident.
Do not use if the product sterilization barrier or its packaging
is compromised.
Do not use, or discontinue use of powered equipment ex-
hibiting excessive temperatures that can cause patient injury
(necrosis) and/or user discomfort.
Use of damaged or improperly maintained power equipment
and/or misused powered equipment can result in excessive
temperatures.
Use caution to avoid cutting or tearing gloves while handling
dissection tools.
Dissection tools must be adequately retained within attachment
to prevent distal migration, which may cause injury.
Confirm attachment is proper size for dissection tool and
that it is secure.
ently pull on dissection tool shaft to ensure it is fully seated
and properly installed.
Only cut visible areas unless an image intensifier is utilized.
Delicate structures in proximity to dissection must be thor-
oughly protected to prevent injury.
Irrigation is necessary for proper operation.
Maintain firm control of instrument at all times.
Do not bend or use as a lever.
Use a gentle tapping motion or side-to-side motion and let
instrument do cutting.
Do not use excessive force.
Forceful side loading of dissection tool may cause fracture of
dissection tool, which may cause injury.
Dissection tools are disposable and intended for single patient
use only. Do not re-sterilize and/or re-use dissection tools.
Use standard protocol for disposal of sharp instruments.
Continuous extreme cutting at or near stalling conditions will
quickly overheat handpiece.
Do not operate in an explosive flammable environment.
Do not modify ground or power cord.
Do not allow liquid into console.
Portable and Mobile RF communications equipment can af-
fect Medical Electrical Equipment.
Use of accessories or cable other than those provided by
Synthes Anspach, and specified for the electric system in use,
may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity.
Do not use in oxygen rich environment.
Do not modify. Modifications could result in loss of electrical
safety.
Dispose of items contaminated with body fluids with other
biohazardous waste.
At end of life, recycle or dispose of device in accordance with
local and national regulations. Irrigation Tubes contain DEHP
a type of phthalate.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only
be connected to a supply mains with protective earth.
Cautions
United States Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on
order of a physician or other licensed healthcare provider.
Do not use accessories other than those provided by Synthes
Anspach and specified for use with Anspach systems.
Use care to protect hose when handling, cleaning, and dur-
ing system use.
Damage to hose can cause leaking, rupture, or other related
failures.
Do not step on, set equipment on, pinch, kink, clamp, or
otherwise occlude handpiece hose during use.
To ensure equipment operates as designed, read and follow
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not operate handpiece without an attachment and the
corresponding dissection tool.
Do not engage safety mechanism while handpiece is running;
doing so makes safety mechanism inoperable.
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