Function Checks; Safe Operation - Braun Aesculap Acculan 4 Instructions For Use/Technical Description

Aesculap
Attachments for small drill GA344 and drill GA844
Attach radiolucent angle transmission on drill attachment GB878R:
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Push the radiolucent angle transmission up to the stop on
attachment 17 of the drill attachment.
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If necessary, slightly move the radiolucent unit.
Detach radiolucent angle transmission on drill attachment GB878R:
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Forcefully pull out the radiolucent angle transmission from the drill
attachment.
Attach/detach tool in radiolucent angle transmission:
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Follow the instructions for the radiolucent angle transmission 511.300
in the operating instructions of the Synthes company.
Sagittal saw attachment GB891R
Coupling:
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Insert saw blade 21 with marking "L" up into the slot of the tool
holder 19, see Fig. A. Ensure that the side stops of the saw blade con-
tact the tool holder.
The tool engages.
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Pull on the attachment 21 to ensure a secure fit.
Uncoupling:
Note
For easier detachment of the tool, set the tool holder to 45° (see Fig. B) or
90° (see Fig. C), see tool holder adjustment.
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Move the gold bar 22 on the saw blade 21 slightly downward and hold
it to unlock the tool.
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Remove the saw blade 21 from the tool holder 19.
Adjusting the tool holder:
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Press the button for tool holder adjustment 20 and keep it depressed.
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Turn the tool holder 19 to the desired position (-90°/-45°/0°/45°/90°),
see Fig. B and Fig. C.
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Release the adjustment button of the tool holder 20 and secure the
tool holder 19 by clicking it into place. If necessary, slightly move the
tool holder back and forth.
Reciprocating Saw attachment GB892R
Coupling:
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Insert connection side of Reciprocating Saw blade 26 into the slot in
the tool holder 25, see Fig. D.
The Reciprocating Saw blade clicks into place.
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Pull on the Reciprocating Saw blade 26 to verify a secure fit.
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Acculan 4 / ELAN 4 electro
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Uncoupling:
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Gently press the gold piece for tool release on the Reciprocating Saw
blade 27 downwards and keep pressed down.
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Remove the Reciprocating Saw blade 26 from the tool holder 25.
6.2

Function checks

The function test must be performed before each use and after each intra-
operative change of attachment and tool.
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Check that the attachment is coupled properly. To test this, pull on the
attachment.
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Check that the tool is coupled properly. To do this, pull on the tool.
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For GB891R: check that the tool attachment has locked into place. To
do this, turn the tool attachment.
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Ensure that the tool blades are not mechanically damaged.
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Release drill for use (ON position).
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Run the drill shortly at maximum speed in right and left rotation.
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Make certain that the rotational direction is correct in each case.
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Check the product for damage, abnormal operation noises, heavy
vibration and excessive heat.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
6.3

Safe operation

Coagulation of patient tissue or risk of burns for
patients and user through hot product!
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WARNING Do not use drill attachments to operate milling
tools.
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Do not use the medullary milling attachments
for acetabulum milling.
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Cool the tool during operation.
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Keep product/tool out of the reach of patients.
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Let the product/tool cool down.
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Use a cloth to protect against burns when
changing the tool.
Risk of infection from aerosol formation!
Risk of injuries caused by particles coming loose
from the tool!
WARNING
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Use suitable protection (such as waterproof pro-
tective clothing, face mask, safety gases, suc-
tion).
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
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Always carry out a function check prior to using
the product.
WARNING