Such personnel may include: • central processing • members of surgical team • bioengineering department All MicroAire power equipment should be inspected and tested in accordance with the facility’s bioengineering policy. The bioengineering department should document the service. System Overview 1.
For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. Installation/Set Up Before initial set up of the PAL system, read and understand the provided Instructions for Use (IFU). 1. Inspect Handpiece, Console, Cable and Cannulas for corrosion, damage, excessive wear and residual moisture prior to each use.
• Any indication of damaged, corroded or bent pins should prompt return of product for evaluation by MicroAire. PAL® System Cleaning and Sterilization PAL Cleaning and Sterilization Chart 1. Each PAL Handpiece comes with a laminated cleaning & sterilization chart.
Also take special precautions to avoid the use of cleaners that contain lubricants. For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. PAL Handpiece Cleaning ALWAYS connect CAP-600E or PAL Cable to the PAL Handpiece prior to manual cleaning.
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2. Apply the Washer Disinfector Cap to the Handpiece or the cable caps to the Cable. 3. Load the device into the washer-disinfector. Recommended Washer/Disinfector Cycle is in the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. LIT-PAL-CS Rev B...
AAMI double wrap method (ANSI/AAMI ST79, EN ISO 17665-1). • Insert pouches into autoclave such that air can circulate between packages. When possible, orient pouches sideways, using a cassette pouch rack. For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. LIT-PAL-CS Rev B...
Set Point Temperature 132° C / 270° F Exposure Time 35 minutes* Dry Time 20 minutes *Note: This cycle is not a typical cycle as recognized by AAMI ST79. For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. LIT-PAL-CS Rev B...
Results of Inadequate Cleaning and Sterilization Damaged Contacts from The Internal E ects of Inadequate Dry Cycle Residual Moisture Improper Cleaning/Drying The Impact of Improper Cleaning/Drying 1. Moisture induced issues are typically intermittent and can occur at any time the system is in use. 2.
• Signs of Corrosion • Indications of Damaged or Bent Pins 3. Corrosion can impede the electrical signals of your PAL system and may or may not be corrected by detaching and reattaching the cable. 4. Any visible signs of corrosion or damaged/bent pins should prompt return of the product for evaluation by MicroAire.
Unrecognized and undamaged and retry. If problem that result in the instrument type not being Instrument persists, contact MicroAire. recognized by the Console. For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650”. LIT-PAL-CS Rev B...
Console providing it is less than 5 years old. Call Customer Service to decide if extended warranty coverage is right for you. For more information, please reference the PAL System IFU “IM-PAL-650” and Electric Instrument Console IFU “IM-5025”. Required Information for Service Needs 1.
Customer Service Contact Information For service contact our Customer Service Department at: MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC 3590 Grand Forks Boulevard Charlottesville, VA 22911 USA OUTSIDE USA Telephone: 800-722-0822 +434-975-8000 Fax: 800-438-4309 +434-975-4134 Email: inquiry@microaire.com inquiry@microaire.com LIT-PAL-CS Rev B...
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MicroAire Customer Service For any questions concerning the information in this manual, please contact MicroAire Customer Service: Telephone USA: 800-722-0822 800-648-4309 OUTSIDE USA: +434-975-8000 +434-975-4134 Email: inquiry@microaire.com MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC 3590 Grand Forks Boulevard Charlottesville, VA 22911 · USA www.microaire.com...
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