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MicroAire 1000 Series Instruction Manual

For the pneumatic power instrument system
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual for the Pneumatic Power Instrument System...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual for Pneumatic Handpieces TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Markings Foot Control Assembly Handpieces 5-20 General Warnings 21-22 Troubleshooting Cleaning/Decontamination Sterilization Service and Repairs References...

  • Page 3: Introduction And Markings

    P n e u m a t i c H a n d p i e c e s This manual has been written to help describe the procedures required to keep the MicroAire Pneumatic instruments operating properly. Throughout the manual, the following terms are used to identify hints and precautions that will help avoid accidental injury to patients or personnel, or prevent damage to delicate power instruments.
  • Page 4 These handpieces include both unitized and modular saws, drills, wire drivers, and other precision devices. The modular 1000 Series handpieces consist of separate motor modules and interchangeable heads, as well as specific unitized, single function instruments. Some handpieces are activated by depressing a fingertip throttle lever. Others are designed to be operated only by pressing on a foot control.

  • Page 5: Foot Control

    The head of each handpiece is adapted to accept the necessary blades, burs, drill bits, or K-wires. All of MicroAire’s carbide or stainless steel saw blades, burs and drills have sharp, precision ground teeth or flutes. They are designed to provide the optimum combination of rapid cutting ability and economical price.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    1. Firmly hold the handpiece and insert the pneumatic hose into the back end of the handpiece. 2. If using a foot control, connect foot control. 3. If using a 1000 Series handpiece, attach the desired head module to the motor module, as follows: a. Retract the locking sleeve on the motor module.
  • Page 7 P n e u m a t i c H a n d p i e c e s CUTTING TECHNIQUE MicroAire 1000 Series handpieces are small, precise surgical instruments. They contain many tiny, deli- cate gears and mechanisms that produce their smooth, rapid cutting action. These instruments are suitable only for small bone work.
  • Page 8 This medium speed, high torque unit comes standard with a built-in, medium-length bur guard. MicroAire Micro Drills will accept the MicroAire ZB 100, 200, and 300 Series burs. If other burs are used, make certain that they are designed for use in orthopedic or oral surgery.
  • Page 9 The High Speed Drill handpiece is a well-balanced, high performance drill that provides high speed for bone sculpting, along with power for difficult osteotomies. MicroAire High Speed Drills will accept the MicroAire ZB 100 and 200 Series burs. If other burs are used, make certain that they are designed for use in orthopedic or oral surgery.
  • Page 10 Jacobs style twist drills without changing to a wire/pin driver. The Jacobs Style Drill Head handpiece accepts MicroAire 8051 and 8054 Series Jacobs style twist drills with diameters between 1.0mm (.039”) and 4.0mm (.15”), up to 127mm (5”) in length.
  • Page 11 The 1990 A.O. Synthes Style Drill handpiece is a low-speed, very high torque drill that allows the use of A.O. Synthes style twist drills. The 1990 A.O. Synthes Style Drill handpiece accepts any MicroAire 8053 Series quick coupling twist drills with diameters between 1.1mm (.05”) and 3.5mm (.14”), up to 127mm (5”) in length.
  • Page 12 The 1991 A.O. Synthes Style Micro-Mini drill is a low-speed, high torque drill that allows the use of smaller drill bits. The 1991 drill accepts any MicroAire 2155 series drill bits, as well as other latch-style drill bits. Maximum recommended diameter used is 3.0mm.
  • Page 13 The Sagittal Saw handpiece can be used with a variety of ultra-thin, .3mm (0.10” ), straight, angled, bent, or offset blades, such as MicroAire’s 1200 Series blades. To insert a blade into the Sagittal Saw handpiece: 1. If using the throttle-lever handpiece, move the safety lock to .
  • Page 14 M i c r o A i r e I n s t r u c t i o n a l M a n u a l 1950 Zimmer Style Sagittal Saw, Keyless The Zimmer Style Sagittal Saw handpiece is a powerful, heavy-duty saw for transverse or wedge osteotomies.
  • Page 15 The Reciprocating Saw accepts a variety of specially designed thin blades (including any of MicroAire’s small 1400 Series blades or ZR blades) and rasps (including MicroAire’s ZR Series rasps). To insert a blade into the Reciprocating Saw handpiece: 1.
  • Page 16 1740 and 1972 Oscillating Saw This saw was specially designed for foot surgery. A wide selection of straight, bend, and arc cutting blades (MicroAire’s ZO Series blades) are available for this special purpose handpiece. To insert a blade into the Oscillating Saw handpiece: 1.
  • Page 17 1976 Oscillating Saw The 1976 Oscillating Saw handpiece was specially designed for foot surgery. A wide selection of straight, bent, and arc cutting blades (MicroAire’s ZS Series oscillating blades) are available for this special purpose handpiece. To insert a blade into the Oscillating Saw handpiece: 1.
  • Page 18 Or, use any standard K-wire up to 6” (152mm) in length with the appropriate MicroAire wire guide to hold and center the wire properly. Always use a new plastic wire guide of the proper size to fit the wire.
  • Page 19 P n e u m a t i c H a n d p i e c e s 1500 Micro Osteotome This handpiece contains a special linear impulse motor that impacts the output shaft at high speed. The re- sult is a unique combination of power and sensitivity with almost no movement of the blade.
  • Page 20 K-wires with matching plastic guides that hold and center the wire. The four wire sizes available are .028”, .035”, .045”, and .062” (0.7 to 1.6 mm). MicroAire K-wires and matching guides are packed together, ready for use. The wire is gripped automatically when the throttle is actuated.
  • Page 21 P n e u m a t i c H a n d p i e c e s 6640 SmartDriver The SmartDriver is a modular wire driver with attachments for pinning and drilling. The system includes a handpiece, an automatic wire collet for K-wires up to .062” (1.6mm), an automatic pin collet which accepts pins up to .125”, a Jacobs chuck, a Synthes chuck, a Trinkle chuck, a high torque Jacobs chuck, a sagittal saw attachment, reciprocating saw, Zimmer and Hudson reamers.
  • Page 22 M i c r o A i r e I n s t r u c t i o n a l M a n u a l 3. Turn ridged collar of chuck to open chuck. 4. Insert drill into chuck. 5.

  • Page 23: General Warnings

    Make sure that the type of air hose matches the connector on the handpiece (Zimmer/Zimmer, 3M/3M, etc.). Note that a MicroAire connector will accept only the MicroAire 9000-000 air hose. b. Check that the main storage tank gauge indicates a minimum of 500 p.s.i.
  • Page 24 M i c r o A i r e I n s t r u c t i o n a l M a n u a l Surgical usage, cleaning, and sterilization can be destructive to instruments for several reasons: • Blood deposits, saline, and bone fragments often enter the forward section of the hand piece during operation.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    1. Difficulty Inserting Air Hose a. Make sure that the type of air hose matches the connector on the handpiece (Zimmer/Zimmer, 3M/3M, etc.). Note that a MicroAire connector will accept only a 9000-000 small instrument air hose. b. Autoclaving can cause the O-ring inside the hose connector to become dry.

  • Page 26: Cleaning/Decontamination

    M i c r o A i r e I n s t r u c t i o n a l M a n u a l ROUTINE CLEANING/DECONTAMINATION Dried blood, saline, and other deposits inside the handpiece are a major cause of equipment malfunction. Proper cleaning and inspection prior to sterilization will avoid delays during the surgical procedure.

  • Page 27: Sterilization

    Prevacuum sterilization is the preferred method of sterilization for powered surgical instruments because it allows for rapid sterilization of the internal components. The following are suggested sterilization parameters for MicroAire’s 1000 Series instruments, using the wrapped or unwrapped method: a.

  • Page 28: Service And Repairs

    There is no charge for this service during the warranty period. WARRANTY MicroAire Surgical Instruments, warrants its 1000 and 2000 Series power surgical instruments to be free...

  • Page 29: References

    Manufacturer shall have no liability of any kind for incidental or consequential damages. EXTENDED WARRANTY An extended warranty is available on all MicroAire instruments. If the handpiece is out of warranty, it must be first restored, if necessary, to fully serviceable condition before being eligible for the extended warranty. REFERENCES...
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