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The Hall Series 4 ® ® Instruction Manual...
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Linvatec. Linvatec reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes, unless otherwise required by law.
3. Use only Linvatec and Hall accessories Intended Use and attachments. 4. Prior to each use, perform the following: The intended use for the Hall Series 4 hand- pieces is in large bone surgery. • Inspect all equipment for proper operation. •...
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7. Always inspect for bent, dull or damaged 14. Do not lubricate any Series 4 handpiece or blades or drill bits before each use. Do not accessory. attempt to straighten or sharpen. After use, 15. After each use, thoroughly clean and dispose of properly.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 100 psi INSTALLATION and (7 kg/cm ) operating pressure unless a hose OPERATION longer than the standard 10 ft. Universal Hose (5052-010) or extension hose is used. Add an additional 1 psi for every extra foot of hose.
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2. Install the regulator with a 1 1/8 inch Slowly turn the tank valve fully open wrench. (counterclockwise). This will allow nitrogen to pressurize the regulator. NOTE: The threaded adaptor of the nitrogen regulator is designed to fit nitrogen Insert the male Schrader end of the hose fittings only.
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7. Before removing the instrument from the 8. If the Hall Pneumatic Connector* is being regulator: used: (a) Close the tank valve by turning it (a) Locate the button marked “PRESS”. clockwise. (b) Depress and hold the button until the (b) Activate the instrument to bleed off audible release of residual gas is line pressure.
Attached to the Universal Hose (5052-010) Equipment Installation is the Hall Hose Handler*. This clip allows and Operation fixation of the hose to the surgical drape, reducing the problem of the hose slipping off the patient. 1. Place the handpiece in the “SAFE” position.
❶ ❷ ❹ ❸ ❷ Direction Control Knob - Used to select 2.2.1 Drill/Reamer the operating direction between “FWD” (forward) “REV” (reverse) and “SAFE”. ❶ Mode Selector - Used to select the Place the control knob in the “SAFE” operating mode of the handpiece between position when changing accessories.
To connect attachments: 2.2.1.1 Connecting Attachments (a) Place the Direction Control Knob in the “SAFE” position. The Drill/Reamer Handpiece has a combination collet which will accept all the illustrated shank styles below, without the need for an adaptor. AO shanked products (not pictured) may also be used with the Drill/Reamer Handpiece, utilizing the Zimmer to AO Adaptor.
The Drill/Reamer is cannulated and will accept 2.2.1.2 Mode Selection and Operation pins up to 0.156 inch diameter or 4.0mm. WARNINGS: 1. Always make sure you are in the proper mode before the handpiece is activated. 2. Never set bone screws with the handpiece in the “REAM”...
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ 2.2.2 Oscillating Saw 2.2.2.1 Blade Attachment Instructions ❶ Control Knob - Place this knob in the To affix a blade to the blade-locking collet*: “ON” position to activate the handpiece. (a) Place the control knob in the “SAFE” Place in the “SAFE”...
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(b) Open the blade-locking collet by rotating the blade-locking knob in the direction of the arrow to the “OPEN” position. (d) Rotate the blade locking knob to the closed position. (c) Insert the blade at the desired angle and align the blade holes with the blade- positioning pins.
2.2.2.2 Rotating Head Instructions 2.2.2.3 Operating Instructions 1. The rotating head may be set in any of 12 To operate the handpiece: positions at 30˚ intervals for appropriate (a) Twist the control knob from the surgical access. To change positions and “SAFE”...
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ 2.2.3 Reciprocating Saw 2.2.3.1 Blade Attachment and Operation Instructions ❶ Blade Collet - Holds the blade in place. 1. To affix a blade to the handpiece: ❷ Collet Locking Knob - Used to lock the (a) Place the control knob in the “SAFE” blade collet.
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(b) Open the blade collet by turning the To operate the handpiece: collet locking knob clockwise for (a) Twist the control knob from the adequate blade width. “SAFE” position to the “ON” position. (c) Insert the shank of the blade into the slot and seat completely.
2.2.4 Trauma Drill 2.2.4.1 Connecting Attachments 1. Place handpiece in the “SAFE” position. ❶ (a) Rotate the trigger either left or right. ❷ ❸ Attachment of Trinkle Shank Accessories: ❶ 1. Pull back the outer collet sleeve. Combination Trinkle/AO Collet - Accepts the various Trinkle and AO shank 2.
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3. Release the collet sleeve. Attachment of AO Drill Accessories: Align the flat portion of the accessory shank with the black arrow on the collet sleeve, and insert the accessory into the collet. Insert the shank as far as it will go without pulling back the collet sleeve.
To select the “SCREW” mode, place the 2.2.4.2 Mode Selection and Activation direction control lever in the center (there is a detent). This automatically limits the 1. To select the desired mode, move the torque in the forward mode to 18-22 in. lbs. direction control lever on the bottom of the for setting bone screws.
MAINTENANCE 3.1.2 Cleaning Instructions NOTE: Care should be taken to keep the nose of the handpieces pointed down while Cleaning and Sterilizing cleaning and rinsing. Remove attachments and accessories from the handpiece. 3.1.1 Care and Cleaning Precautions With the hose attached, thoroughly scrub the handpiece and attachments with a soft 1.
If instruments are to be wrapped, two 3.1.3 Sterilization double thicknesses of #140 thread count wrappers should be utilized. Do not use Steam sterilization is safe and effective, and Tyvek bags, as they retain moisture and there are no contraindications for sterilizing Hall may damage the handpiece.
3.1.3.1 Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilization If your pre-vacuum steam sterilizer has a pre- fixed cycle, use the hard goods cycle. If it does not have a pre-fixed cycle: Temperature: 270˚-272˚F (132˚-133˚C). Exposure time: 4 minutes Drying time: 8 minutes minimum Wrapped or unwrapped 3.1.3.2 Gravity Air Displacement Steam Sterilization...
Troubleshooting Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Drill/Reamer Handpiece ♦ Regulator malfunction. ♦ Run handpiece on another regulator Lack of handpiece power. to see if the problem is the handpiece or regulator. Replace appropriate piece of equipment. ♦...
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Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Drill/Reamer Handpiece (Continued) ♦ Operating pressure incorrect. ♦ Set pressure to recommended Handle gets hot during use. operating pressure. ♦ Mode selector ring positioned ♦ Place mode selector ring Handpiece ratchets while drilling or in “SCREW”...
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Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Trauma Drill AO attachment will ♦ Flat side of attachment is not ♦ Align the flat side of attachment not seat completely. aligned with the arrow on the with the arrow on the collet. collet.
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Table 1: Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Reciprocating and Oscillating Saws Reciprocator blade ♦ Collet locking knob not loose. ♦ Loosen the collet locking knob and will not seat in the try seating the blade again. collet. Reciprocator blade ♦...
Specifications Linvatec Corporation is certified by TÜV Product Service to EN ISO 9001 and EN 46001, and to the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC with certificates for Annex II, Clause 3; Annex II, section 4; and Annex V. 3.3.1 Drill/Reamer Handpiece...
3.3.2 Trauma Drill Handpiece Operating Speed: Drill Position (forward and reverse): 250 rpm Screw Position (forward only): 250 rpm Average Output Torque: Drill Position (forward and reverse): 40 in. lbs. Screw Position (forward only): 18-22 in. lbs. (Automatic torque limiter) Weight: 28.8 oz.
If you need technical assistance regarding the use or application of this product, or you encounter a problem that requires servicing or repair, contact Linvatec Customer Service at 800-925-4255 or your local Hall Surgical Sales Representative. Outside the U.S. contact your local Linvatec Hall Representative.
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fifteen percent (15%) of the purchase price (minimum charge $25). Products returned as a result of errors attributable to Linvatec are exempt from this fee. Returns must have an authorized Return Goods (R.G.) number prominently displayed on the box and included on all paperwork.
Company Twelve (12) Months (hereinafter collectively “Instruments”) have been tested, inspected, and shipped in proper Linvatec recommends that the Hall Series 4 working order. Handpieces and pneumatic regulators described in this manual be returned to the factory for The Company warrants all new Instruments to routine maintenance every twelve (12) months.
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If within the specified warranty period the 6. Instruments which did not have their Customer discovers that an Instrument has a aforementioned routine maintenance defect in material and/or workmanship, it must schedule followed. promptly notify the Company. If it becomes The foregoing limited warranties are in lieu necessary to return the Instrument to the of all other warranties, expressed or implied,...
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