Covidien Signia Stapling System User Manual page 26

Instructions for Use
3. Remove the shipping wedge from the reload.
4. Perform a reload cycle test to confirm proper loading of the stapling reload:
a. Press and hold the DOWN toggle button until the reload is fully clamped.
b. Press and hold the UP toggle button until the reload is fully open.
The power stapling handle will detect when the stapling reload is loaded, and the
handle display will indicate a reload cycle test is required. Once the test is completed,
the handle will indicate functional status and it is ready for use (see Table 10).
5. Verify that the functional ready status border on the display screen is solid green, as
shown in Table 10.
6. At this point, the instrument is ready for use.
Troubleshooting
Difficulty loading a stapling reload.
PRECAUTION
If there is difficulty loading a stapling reload, do not force it on.
If a stapling reload is difficult to load:
1. Recalibrate the adapter by removing the adapter from the stapler and reattaching it.
The adapter will recalibrate and indicate functional status and it is ready for use.
2. Reattempt to load a stapling reload.
NOTE
To prevent lengthy calibration steps between reload exchanges, center the
reload position and fully open the jaws before removing reloads after each
firing to prevent the need for calibration and to ensure safe and efficient
reload exchanges. The device will also automatically center when removing
the stapling reload. Holding the toggle in the up position for two seconds will
completely open the reload and center articulation.
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