General Warnings - Zimmer Hall MicroChoice System Instruction Manual

GENERAL WARNINGS

1. Prior to each use, all handpieces and accessories must be inspected for
proper operation.
2. The surgeon and all others in the area must always wear eye protection
when operating any Hall
can result from dislodged drill bits, blades or bone/tooth fragments.
3. To assure safety of the patient and operating room personnel, use only
Hall Surgical accessories and attachments.
4. Handle all medical instruments carefully. If a Hall device is dropped,
immersed or damaged in any way, it should be returned immediately for
service.
5. Do not attempt to service or open the MicroChoice ™ Controller. There
are no user serviceable parts inside. If the system malfunctions, return it
to Hall Surgical for service.
6. Put the handpiece in the "safe" position before changing any
accessories, burs or blades. Accidental activation could injure the patient
or operating room personnel.
7. Before each use, be sure accessories are correctly attached to the
handpiece as they could be thrown from the handpiece with great force,
possibly causing serious injury.
8. Always inspect for bent or otherwise damaged burs/blades before each
use. A bent blade or bur can whip severely and could be propelled with
great force, causing injury. Do not use excessive force on any bur or
blade. Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade or bur.
9. The use of dull burs and blades may cause heat build-up in the
handpiece and the bone. It is recommended that single-use burs and
blades be used or, if the hospital does not want to use single-use burs
and blades, inspections with a magnifying glass of all burs and blades
must be done to check for dull and chipped cutting surfaces.
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