Function Checks; Safe Operation; Operating The Product; Operating The Screw Attachment - Aesculap Acculan 4 GA344 Instrucciones De Manejo

6.2

Function checks

The function test must be performed before each use and after each intra-
operative change of attachment and tool.
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Check that the attachment is coupled properly. To test this, pull on the
attachment.
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Check that the tool is coupled properly. To do this, pull on the tool.
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For GB891R: check that the tool attachment has locked into place. To
do this, turn the tool attachment.
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Ensure that the tool blades are not mechanically damaged.
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Release drill for use (ON position).
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Run the drill shortly at maximum speed in right and left rotation.
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Make certain that the rotational direction is correct in each case.
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For GB896R/GB897R: ensure that there is both mechanical and manual
functionality.
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Check the product for damage, abnormal operation noises, heavy vibra-
tion and excessive heat.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
6.3

Safe operation

WARNING
Coagulation of patient tissue or risk of burns for patients and user
through hot product!
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Do not use drill attachments to operate milling tools.
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Do not use the medullary milling attachments for acetabulum mill-
ing.
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Cool the tool during operation.
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Keep product/tool out of the reach of patients.
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Let the product/tool cool down.
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Use a cloth to protect against burns when changing the tool.
WARNING
Risk of infection from aerosol formation!
Risk of injuries caused by particles coming loose from the tool!
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Use suitable protection (such as waterproof protective clothing,
face mask, safety gases, suction).
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
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Always carry out a function check prior to using the product.
WARNING
Risk of injury when using the product beyond the field of view!
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Apply the product only under visual control.
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage to the tool/system!
The rotating tool may get caught in drapes (such as textiles).
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Do not let the tool come into contact with drapes (such as textiles)
during operation.
WARNING
Risk of injury through inadvertent release of the saw blade!
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Do not press the sagittal saw blade tool release during operation.
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Do not press the Reciprocating Saw blade tool release leaf spring
during operation.
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Check for secure fixation of the tool after any tool change.
6.3.1

Operating the product

Note
For more information on operation of the small drill GA344, see TA014550
and TA014551 (flyer).
For more information on operation of the drill GA844, see TA014436 and
TA014437 (flyer).
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Start the drill at a moderate speed.
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Apply moderate pressure to prevent slipping.
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Do not bend the tool, otherwise there is a danger of breakage.
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When screwing bone screws and bone pins in and out: ensure correct
rotation direction setting.
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Use the following attachments for drilling:
– GB881R
– GB882R
– GB884R
– GB886R
– GB887R
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Use the following attachments for milling (medullary reaming):
– GB870R
– GB871R
– GB872R
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Use the following attachment for the placement of Kirschner wires:
– GB894R
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Use only the following attachment for using the radiolucent angle
transmission 511.300 from the Synthes company:
– GB878R
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Use the following attachments for sawing:
– GB891R
– GB892R
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Use the following attachments for driving screw tools:
– GB896R
– GB897R
6.3.2

Operating the screw attachment

WARNING
Risk of injury!
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Do not completely screw bone screws in mechanically.
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Perform the final rotations and locking of the bone screws manu-
ally.
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage to property due to improper handling of the
product!
► Follow the instructions for use of the implant system that is used.
Mechanical operation
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Activate the knob for speed control 2. Do not activate lever 29 when
doing so.
Manual operation with ratcheting function
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Pull lever 29 to the stop and hold.
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Move product clockwise.
The rotational movement is transferred to the coupled screw tool.
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Move product counterclockwise.
The ratcheting function is active. The product can be moved into the
starting position without also moving the screw tool.
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