PROBE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
No sound output
No moisture contact
Intra-operatively
No power
External Lead is not functioning
Probe is not functioning
No sound output
No power
Post-operatively
External Lead is not functioning
Probe may have lost contact with vessel
Probe is not functioning
SOLUTION
Site irrigation
Verify no vessel stricture
Check blood flow (vein and artery)
Massage blood vessel to increase blood
pressure
Wait until blood flow can be seen and heard
Ischemia or reperfusion rate may delay or
affect the initial Doppler signal. Check with
hand held probe.
Check all connections:
• Probe Connector to External Lead
• External Lead to Monitor
Replace External Lead
Rely on clinical indications for patient
status.
Check all connections:
• Probe Connector to External Lead
• External Lead to Monitor
Replace External Lead
Rely on clinical indications for patient
status.
Rely on clinical indications for patient
status.
MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
No sound output
No power
No power
Volume is too low
Wrong channel is being used
Batteries are dead
Monitor not functioning
Monitor not functioning
Weak sound output
Weak batteries
(low battery indicator is illuminated)
Volume is too low
Monitor not functioning
Monitor not functioning
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SOLUTION
Verify Monitor power is on
Check all connections:
• Probe Connector to External Lead
• External Lead to Monitor
• Monitor to AC Power Supply
• AC Power Supply to Power Cord
• Power Cord to outlet
Adjust volume using Volume Increase switch
Verify the correct channel is illuminated
Replace batteries or use external power supply
Connect a different Monitor
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Replace batteries or use external power supply
Adjust volume using Volume Increase switch
Connect a different Monitor
Contact Synovis Micro Companies Alliance