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All rights reserved. No part of this Instruction may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, by any means or in any form, without the prior permission of Sirius Medical Systems B.V. Sirius Medical Systems assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
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Warning! This sheet is not intended as a replacement of the complete Instructions for Use. Please read the complete Instructions for Use booklet supplied with the Pintuition Detector and Pintuition Probe before first use, or refer to www.sirius-medical.com/support for the latest version.
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Explanation of Symbols .......................... 7 SAFETY ............................8 Warnings ..............................8 Cautions ..............................10 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION OF THE PINTUITION DETECTOR ...... 12 Unpacking and Inspecting ........................12 Device Description ..........................12 3.2.1 Pintuition Base Unit - Front ..........................12 3.2.2...
This Instructions for Use provides a detailed description of how to use the Pintuition Detector and how to perform maintenance and troubleshooting. It is mandatory to read these entire instructions for use, prior to using the Pintuition Detector. NDICATION FOR The Sirius Pintuition Seed is intended to be placed percutaneously in the breast to mark temporarily (<...
Use of other parts is not allowed. RINCIPLE OF PERATION The Pintuition Detector is an electrical medical device, intended to detect the presence and distance towards a Sirius Medical Systems certified magnetic implant (such as the Pintuition Seed) during surgery.
Instructions for Use may pose a potential hazard to the patient and/or user. Warning. Do not use the Pintuition Detector in other tissues than named under “Indications for Use”. Do not use in the central nervous system, vascular system, heart, lung, eyes, brain or in tissue that is clinically proven to be infected.
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Pintuition Detector. Warning. The Pintuition Detector should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment; if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Pintuition Detector shall be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
5 mm of the seed. Warning. The Pintuition Detector is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide.
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The user might need to take mitigation measures, such as relocating or re- orienting the equipment. Caution. In the unlikely event that the Pintuition Detector is locked inoperable during use due to electromagnetic disturbances from other devices, disconnect and reconnect the Pintuition Probe. Make sure the distance to the other device including any cables is enlarged.
Carefully inspect each item as it is unpacked for any signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment. Do not attempt to set up the Pintuition Detector if anything is damaged or defective. It is recommended to clean and disinfect the Probe before first use according to the instructions in Section 5 (Reprocessing –...
Distance towards implanted seed in millimeters Pintuition Probe identifier Identification of correctly connected and functioning Pintuition Probe Volume status Identification of volume status (on or muted and current volume). Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 13/32 Instructions for Use...
The Base Unit generates different audible tones according to the table below. Item Description Startup A beep is generated to indicate successful startup and successful connection of Probe after startup. Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 14/32 Instructions for Use...
Refer to Section 7 (Technical Specifications) for environmental limitations of use. Warning. The Pintuition Detector should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment; if adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the Pintuition Detector needs to be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
The Base Unit display (2) will go black, and the system will shut down. Unplug from power supply. The Base Unit can now be safely transported and stored. Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 16/32 Instructions for Use...
ONNECTING THE INTUITION ROBE To use the Pintuition Detector, the Probe must be connected to the Base Unit: Align the white arrow on the connector (16) with the white arrow on the Probe connector port (5). Gently push the connector into the port until a locking click is felt.
The Pintuition Detector is supplied with a Pintuition Test Kit (17). The Pintuition Test Kit (17) contains a Pintuition seed at a fixed and predetermined distance of 20 mm. The device can be used to confirm correct functioning of the Pintuition Detector. To perform the System Test, see Figure 9: Calibrate the Detector following the instructions in Section 4.2 (Calibrating the...
Pintuition Seed. The Pintuition Detector has a detection distance up to 50 mm. The Pintuition Detector has a detection accuracy that is dependent upon the distance between the Seed and the Pintuition Probe, according to the following table: Distance (mm) Accuracy 0 –...
Caution. Care should be taken to remove all magnetic disturbances from the vicinity of the Probe during routine use. Caution. Always calibrate the Pintuition Detector before each use by following the instructions in Section 4.2 (Calibrating the Pintuition Detector). Note. The calibration procedure may be repeated during use if the system provides insufficient detection range.
If multiple seeds are required, space them sufficiently apart and/or proceed with care. Warning. The Pintuition Detector is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide.
Grasp the connector (16) between thumb and index finger. Gently pull the connector towards you in the direction of the white arrow on the connector (16). Figure 11: Disconnecting the probe. Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 22/32 Instructions for Use...
Clean for example using a damp cloth with water, a legally marketed medical device certified cleaning agent or at maximum 70% isopropyl alcohol. The Base Unit is not compatible with automated cleaning and/or sterilization. INTUITION ROBE Manufacturer: Sirius Medical Systems Device: Pintuition Probe INSTRUCTIONS Initial treatment No particular requirements.
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Warning. Do not immerse the Probe tip beyond the white part. Such as Ecolab Incidin™ Oxyfoam S or Ecolab Incidin Oxywipe S Such as Schuelke Microzid® PAA wipes Such as Ecolab Sekusept™ Aktiv Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 24/32 Instructions for Use...
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See Section 8.3 - Obtaining Technical ASSISTANCE. contact The instructions provided above have been validated by Sirius Medical Systems as being capable of preparing a medical device for reuse. It remains the responsibility of the processor to ensure that the processing, as actually performed using equipment, materials, and personnel in the processing facility, achieves the desired result.
Always contact Sirius Medical Systems for service. The Pintuition Detector has no user-serviceable internal components other than the fuse. Try to resolve any maintenance issues with the Pintuition Detector by using the table in Section 8 (Troubleshooting). If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact Sirius Medical Systems, see contact information in Section 8.3 (Obtaining Technical Assistance).
This product has been designed in accordance with the following standards on electrical safety: • IEC 60601-1 (Edition 3.1). • IEC 60601-1-2 (Edition 4). The Pintuition Detector has no essential performance according to the IEC 60601-1 (Edition 3.1) definition. Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 27/32...
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions Pintuition detector is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment to prevent improper operation.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity Pintuition detector is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment listed below. The user of the device should assure that it is used in such an environment to prevent improper operation. Immunity Test IEC...
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RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Pintuition detector is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Pintuition detector should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Pintuition detector.
30 seconds and turn on the power. If the error persists, write down the error code and software version identifiers indicated on the main screen (see section 3.6 (Turning the Device On)) and contact Sirius Medical Systems or your local distributor for assistance.
BTAINING ECHNICAL SSISTANCE For technical information and assistance, contact: Sirius Medical Systems B.V. High Tech Campus 41 5656 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands URL: www.sirius-medical.com/support Customer Service: support@sirius-medical.com Sirius Medical Systems 001118v4.0 - US EN Sirius Pintuition Detector 32/32 Instructions for Use...
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