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Do not attempt to insert the trocar if the red shield reset button does not stay in the activated position.
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Once partial entry has been accomplished, very little pressure may be required to complete entry.
Excessive pressure from the tip of the trocar could cause injury to intra-abdominal or intra-thoracic
structures.
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Once complete entry has been made into the abdominal or thoracic cavity, the dilating tip trocar
should not be reactivated. Continued entry of the exposed flat-bladed tip at this point could cause
injury to intra-abdominal or intra-thoracic structures.
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During insertion of the obturator into the sleeve housing, the obturator should not be in the activated
position.
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Use caution when introducing or removing instruments or prosthetic mesh through the trocar sleeve
in order to prevent inadvertent damage to the seals which could result in loss of pneumoperitoneum.
Special care should be used when inserting sharp or angled edged endoscopic instruments to prevent
tearing the seal.
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When using a dilating tip trocar with integrated stability sleeves, additional stability devices should
not be used.
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After removing the dilating tip trocar from the abdominal or thoracic cavity, always inspect
the site for hemostasis. If hemostasis is not present, appropriate techniques should be used to
achieve hemostasis.
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Instruments or devices which come into contact with bodily fluids may require special disposal
handling to prevent biological contamination.
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Dispose of all opened instruments whether used or unused.
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This device is packaged and sterilized for single use only. Multiple patient use may compromise the
device integrity or create a risk of contamination that, in turn, may result in patient injury or illness.
How Supplied
®
®
The ENDOPATH
XCEL
Dilating Tip Trocar with OPTIVIEW™ Technology is supplied sterile for
single patient use. Discard after use.
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