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- Page 1 Woodpecker Operation Manual Operation Manual Woodpecker™ IMT Integral Medizintechnik AG Haldenstrasse 5 6006 Luzern Switzerland Tel: +41 41 210 54 34 Fax: +41 41 210 54 38 a.geisser@imt-medical.com www.imt-medical.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Woodpecker Operation Manual Table of Contents Introduction Proprietary Notice ..................Limited Warranty ..................Service Support .................... Indications for Use Warnings, Cautions and Notes Theory of Operation Theory ......................Product Information ..................Instructions for Use 8-16 Instruction for Cleaning and Sterilization... -
Page 3: Introduction
(1) year from the date of shipment. IMT Integral Medizintechnik AG sole obligation under this warranty will be to repair or replace, at its option, products that prove to be defective during the warranty period. -
Page 4: Indications For Use
Woodpecker Operation Manual Indications The Woodpecker is indicated for: Health Care professionals trained and licensed in Orthopaedic Surgery Patients undergoing Total Hip Anthroplasty (THA). Use in femoral broaching This device is intended for multiple patient use with approved cleaning prior... -
Page 5: Warnings, Cautions And Notes
WARNING: Forceful insertion of the final broach using a mallet or other instrument is not recommended. If done, this could cause axial pressure and fracture. WARNING: Operating at pressures higher than 120 PSI (8 bar) may result in personal injury or damage to the Woodpecker. - Page 6 Maintenance Program and will be repaired at the owner’s expense. NOTE: Using less than 87 PSI (6 bar) of air pressure may cause unsatisfactory broaching results NOTE: Remove all watches and jewelry when operating the Woodpecker. 70 Hz frequency may cause damage to watches or jewelry.
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Page 7: Theory Of Operation
The Woodpecker is a pneumatically powered device. The linear motion of the Woodpecker has a total travel of 10 mm (.3937 inches) and operates at 70 Hz (70 times per second). This linear back and forth motion of the Woodpecker... - Page 8 Woodpecker Operation Manual The Woodpecker 1. Upgrade Nosepiece 2. Lock/Release Push Button 3. Trigger Button 4. Force Control Knob 5. Trigger Bar 6. Quick Connect for Hose Assembly 7. Housing...
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Page 9: Theory Of Operation
87-120 PSI (7-8 bar). Use nitrogen or clean, filtered compressed air to power this device. Air Hose The Woodpecker is operated with an AO twin-hose (inner-hose Æ 18m and air outlet hose). Bent or kinked hoses may prevent the unit from operating satisfactorily. -
Page 10: Instructions For Use
Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use Pull hose quick-disconnect outer-shell back and attach the hose to the Woodpecker Slide quick-disconnect outer-shell in direction shown to secure hose to the Woodpecker. - Page 11 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) Wall manifold connection...
- Page 12 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) Drop connection...
- Page 13 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) Extension connection...
- Page 14 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) IMT AG recommends starting at 100 PSI (7 bar). Effective pressure range is 87 to 120 PSI (6-8 bar). WARNING: Operating at pressures higher than 120 PSI (8 bar) may result in personal injury or damage to the Woodpecker.
- Page 15 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) Press trigger bar to test Select broach adapter compatible with the femoral hip system to be implanted. This may very depending on the hip system being used.
- Page 16 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) Press down and hold button on upgrade nose piece. Insert adapter to preferred orientation. Press lock/release push button to lock adapter into place. To remove or change orientation of adapter, press and hold lock/release...
- Page 17 Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for use (cont.) Insert broach into broach adapter. Lock into place. NOTE: Broach and adapter shown are for illustration purposes only. Broach and adapter types, shapes, mounting and clamping methods may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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Page 18: Instructions For Use
Always start with the smallest broach. Do not attempt to broach the intermedullary canal in one pass. The linear back and forth motion of the Woodpecker creates an efficient cutting movement on the forward stroke and clearing of bone chips on the backward stroke, preventing the broach from wedging/jamming in the cortical bone. -
Page 19: Instruction For Cleaning And Sterilization
Woodpecker Operation Manual Instructions for Cleaning and Sterilization The Woodpecker and accessories are supplied non-sterile. Non-sterile product ° Washing All implants and instruments, which are supplied non-sterile, are packaged individually in shipping/storage boxes or plastic bags. To clean them prior to their first use or after surgery, we recommend a neutral PH (or slightly alkaline) detergent according to the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer. - Page 20 Woodpecker Operation Manual CAUTION: Do not immerse or “Bucket Soak” The Woodpecker. Damage to the Woodpecker will occur. Immersion is NOT covered under warranty and will be repaired at owner’s expense. CAUTION: Do not sterilize The Woodpecker with Ethylene Oxide (ETO). Damage to the O-Rings and seals will occur.
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Page 21: Maintenance And Service
Woodpecker Operation Manual Maintenance and Service Clean the Woodpecker per Instructions for Cleaning. It is recommended that the Woodpecker be serviced regularly at an authorized IMT service center. The Woodpecker will be completely disassembled, inspected, thoroughly cleaned, worn pars replaced, relubricated, reassembled and tested. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Woodpecker Operation Manual Troubleshooting If you observe any of the following, contact IMT AG for service. Problem Possible Cause Broach adapter sticks in Nosepiece is damaged upgrade nosepiece or dirty Trigger button sticking Damaged O-rings Air leaking from Damaged O-rings... -
Page 23: Specifications
Weight: 2,3 kilograms (5 pounds) Air hose AO twin-hose (inner-hose Æ 18 mm and air outlet hose). The information above is subject to change. Please contact IMT AG for details or visit us at www.imt-medical.com for the latest in Woodpecker supplies and accessories. -
Page 24: Service Support
Woodpecker Operation Manual Service Support IMT Integral Medizintechnik AG Haldenstrasse 5 CH-6006 Luzern Switzerland Tel: +41 41 210 54 34 Fax: +41 41 210 54 38 a.geisser@imt-medical.com www.imt-medical.com... - Page 25 Woodpecker Operation Manual Notes...
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