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Ethicon ECHELON FLEX In-Servicing Manual

Ethicon ECHELON FLEX In-Servicing Manual

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Summary of Contents for Ethicon ECHELON FLEX

  • Page 1 In-Servicing Guide ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Plus Staplers...
  • Page 2 Nomenclature Reload alignment slot Articulation fin and rotating knob Knife reverse switch Anvil jaw Articulation joint Shaft Manual override Reload/cartridge jaw Firing trigger Battery pack Red firing trigger lock Anvil release button Knife blade indicator Closing trigger...
  • Page 3 Loading the device 2. Verify that the reload size matches the instrument size to be used 1. Install the battery pack. An audible click will be heard when the battery pack is fully (e.g., use 60mm reload with 60mm stapler). inserted.
  • Page 4 Opening and closing the jaws 1. Close the jaws of the instrument by squeezing the closing trigger until a click is 2. To open the jaws, squeeze the closing trigger, and then simultaneously push heard. The audible click indicates that the closing trigger and the jaws are locked. the anvil release button on the side of the device.
  • Page 5 4. Pull the exposed trigger to fire (motor will be audible). Note: Alternatively, for enhanced tissue compression when using the ECHELON FLEX™ Powered Plus Stapler, the user may pulse the firing trigger throughout the firing cycle until the transection is completed. Similarly, if the firing sequence is interrupted, the user may pulse the firing trigger to continue the transection.
  • Page 6 Opening the jaws 1. Ensure the knife is in the home position by doing a visual check on the underside 2. Squeeze the closing trigger, and then simultaneously push the anvil release button of the reload jaw. The jaws will not open if the knife is not in the home position. on the side of the device.
  • Page 7 Stapler lockout Under certain circumstances, the stapler will lock out. These include instances when no cartridge or an incorrect or used cartridge is present. At any time, if the knife reverse switch does not return the knife to the home position and the jaws will not open: 1.
  • Page 8 Manual override system ONLY to be used if the reverse switch does not return the knife blade. 2. Move the lever FORWARD AND BACKWARD until it can no longer be moved. The 1. To use the manual override, remove the access panel labeled “Manual Override” on forward and backward movement of the lever may require multiple cycles and the top of the instrument handle.
  • Page 9 # Simple Green D Pro 3 is a registered trademark of Sunshine Makers, Inc. The third party trademarks used herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Europe) GmbH Hummelsbütteler Steindamm 71 22851 Norderstedt, Germany www.jnjmedicaldevices.com © Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Europe) GmbH 2021, 167585-210219 EMEA...