Introduction; Intended Use; Operating Principle; Environmental Directives - ConMed Linvatec Advantage Turbo D9920 Manual

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INTRODUCTION

These shaver handpieces come in two styles; no-button and 2-button functionality.
They work with a variety of ConMed Linvatec shaver blades and burs and all are used
in conjunction with several drive consoles; the Advantage® System (D3000 Series),
E9000® System (E9000 Series), and the PowerPro® System (PRO2000 Series) (all
with software version 7.0 or higher).
These shaver handpieces are reusable and are supplied non-sterile and must
be sterilized prior to the first use and after every use.
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Intended Use

The shaver handpieces are designed to operate ConMed Linvatec shaver blades
and burs for resection of bone and soft tissue in arthroscopic, foot, hand,
orthopedic and otolaryngological surgical procedures.
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Operating Principle

The shaver handpiece is electrically powered by the surgical console to provide high
speed, rotary force to the accessory (shaver blade, shaver bur or attachment) for tissue
resection. The shaver handpiece is controlled by operating buttons on the handpiece
or using a footswitch. A suction source is connected to the shaver handpiece to draw
tissue into the shaver blade and remove tissue from the surgical site.
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Environmental Directives

WEEE Directive [2002/96/EC] on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment. This statement only applies to European countries with regard to
the Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment (WEEE) European Directive.
The WEEE symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this
product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point
for the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop
off your medical equipment at the end of its useful life for recycling, please contact
ConMed Linvatec.
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