Directions for Use
SET-UP
1. Check that the following items are present with the Thermablate
EAS device:
• One (1) Sterile Disposable (Single-Use) Cartridge
• One (1) Treatment Control Unit (TCU)
• One (1) Universal-Input Power Supply
• One (1) Power Cord (to match local AC power receptacles)
• One (1) TCU Stand.
Frequently Used Functions
Operator should make themsel v es aware of the following functions:
On / Off Power swi t ch located onTCU
Emergency Stop Button located on LCD overlay on top of TCU.
Blue Treatment Trigger Switch located on front of the TCU handle.
2. Place TCU in Stand.
3. Ensure the ―POWER SWITCH ‖ is in the ―OFF‖ position.
4. Connect the Power Supply to the TCU. Plug the Power Cord into
both the Power Supply and the wall power outlet. Ensure that all
the connections are firmly connected. Ensure that the ―POWER
SWITCH‖ and mains plug can be easily accessed to disconnect
power to the TCU.
5. Ensure that the device is positioned to allow ease of access to the
patient during treatment avoiding any hinderances, stretching or
obstructions. Also ensure that no cables or accessories are placed
in a dangerous manner or position.
OPENING AND INSTALLING THE THERMABLATE EAS STERILE
DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE
1. The Disposable Cartridge is inside a pouch (Pouch made of clear film
and Tyvek webs). The pouch is inside a tube with lids. The tube is
inside a foil vacuum bag designed to be peeled open. ONLY THE
CONTENTS OF THE FOIL BAG ARE DEEMED TO BE IN A
STERILE STATE. The foil vacuum bag is inside a cardboard box.
2. Check expiry date. DO NOT USE the Disposable Cartridge if it has
expired.
3. Open cardboard box.
4. Remove foil vacuum bag from cardboard box.
5. Ensure vacuum is intact. If it is not, DO NOT USE the Disposable
Cartridge. get another Disposable Cartridge instead.
6. Peel open foil vacuum bag.
7. Remove tube from the foil vacuum bag. Do not discard plastic tube but
place aside for use in safe disposal of disposable cartridge after use.
8. Remove the lid with
the blue cap where indictaed by the symbol.
9. Remove pouch containing the disposable cartridge.Peel open pouch
to remove cartridge using standard aseptic technique.
label attached from the tube by tearing
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