Precautions; Locating Of The Instrument Or Fragments Of Instruments - Synthes Battery Power Line II Instructions For Use Manual

Precautions :

• Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
including safety goggles when handling with the
BPL II system.
• To avoid injuries, the locking mechanism of the
tool has to be activated before every manipulation
and before placing the tool back down, i.e. the
mode switch has to be in the off position.
• Only place the tool in an upright position when
changing attachments or cutting tools intraopera-
tively. The handpiece must be laid on its side when
not in use in order to avoid the risk of being
dropped or contaminating other instruments.
• Should the machine drop on the floor and have
visible defects, do not use it anymore and send it to
the Synthes Service Center.
• If a product drops on the floor, fragments may split
off. This represents a danger for the patient and
user as:
– these fragments may be sharp.
– unsterile fragments may enter the sterile field or
hit the patient.
• The tool must only be operated with a fully
charged battery. Therefore, ensure that the battery
is charged in good time. We recommend to install
the battery pack just before use in order to prevent
unwanted discharge of battery capacity. Further-
more, it is recommended that the battery is placed
into the charger immediately after surgery.
• The aseptic transfer is detailed on page 14ff. Alter-
natively please follow the guidelines provided in
the STERRAD/V-PRO sterilization guide
(DSEM/PWT/0615/0068). No other sterilization
methods are allowed.
• The battery must never be washed, rinsed or
dropped. This would destroy the battery with pos-
sible secondary damage (explosion hazard!). Only
use original Synthes batteries. Further informa-
tion can be found on page 20ff.
• Never place the BPL II in a magnetic environment
since the machine might start unintentionally.
• Should the system have corroded parts, do not use
it any more and send it to the Synthes Service
Center.
Locating of the instrument or fragments of
instruments
Synthes instruments are designed and manufactured to
perform within the scope of their intended use. How-
ever, if a Power Tool or accessory/ attachment breaks
during use, a visual inspection or a medical imaging de-
vice (e.g. CT, Radiation Devices, etc.) can aid in locating
the fragments and/or components of the instrument.
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