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Summary of Contents for Ethicon ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus
- Page 1 In-Servicing Guide ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Powered Plus Staplers...
- Page 2 Nomenclature Reload Alignment Slot Articulation Fin and Rotating Knob Knife Reverse Switch Anvil Jaw Articulation Joint Shaft Manual Override Reload/Cartridge Jaw Firing Trigger Battery Pack Red Firing Trigger Lock Anvil Release Button Knife Blade Indicator Closing Trigger...
- Page 3 Loading the Device 4. Snap the reload securely in place. 1. Install the battery pack. An audible click will be heard when the battery pack is fully inserted. It can be inserted in either orientation; there is no up or down. Note: Tissue thickness should be carefully evaluated prior to using the instrument.
- Page 4 Opening and Closing the Jaws Articulation 1. Close the jaws of the instrument by squeezing the closing trigger Ensure that the jaws are in the open position. until a click is heard. The audible click indicates that the closing 1. Pull back and hold the articulation fin to activate the articulation joint. trigger and the jaws are locked.
- Page 5 Firing the Device 3. Pull back the red firing trigger lock. 1. Ensure that the tissue lies flat and is positioned properly between the jaws and that no obstructions (e.g., clips, stents) are within the jaws. Any “bunching” of tissue along the reload may result in an incomplete staple line.
- Page 6 Opening the Jaws Stapler Lockout Under certain circumstances the stapler will lockout. These include instances when no cartridge or an incorrect or used cartridge are present. At any time, if the knife reverse switch does not return the knife to the home position and the jaws will not open: 1.
- Page 7 Reloading the Device Manual Override System ONLY to be used if the reverse switch does not return the knife blade. 1. Push upward (toward the anvil) to unsnap the reload from the reload jaw. 1. To use the manual override, remove the access panel labeled “Manual Override”...
- Page 8 Battery Pack Disposal Because of the built-in battery drain, it is safe to discard the battery IMPORTANT: Do NOT incinerate/autoclave battery pack in pack in the normal medical waste stream. If your local regulations the hospital. require lithium batteries to be recycled, the battery pack must first be •...
- Page 9 For complete product details, see Instructions for Use. ©2014 Ethicon US, LLC. All rights reserved. 019927-140814...
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