Covidien Signia Stapling System User Manual page 8

System Overview
Signia™ Stapler Accessories Descriptions
Compatibility
The Signia™ stapler is composed of the Signia™ power handle, Signia™ power shell and
Signia™ adapters. Compatible accessories include a manual retraction tool, reusable
insertion guide, a single-bay battery charger and four-bay smart charger. The Signia™
Stapler Reusable Insertion Guide
The Signia™ reusable insertion guide is used to help
maintain the sterility of the power shell during insertion
of a non-sterile Signia™ power handle. It is provided
non-sterile and must be cleaned and sterilized prior to
each use.
Manual Retraction Tool
The Signia™ manual retraction tool is a reusable,
handheld device that can be used to operate the
adapter controls in the event of a malfunction during
operation. The tool can be used to complete a firing,
retract the knife and open the jaws, and/or articulate a
stapling reload. It is provided non-sterile and must be
cleaned and sterilized before use.
Single-Bay Charger
The Signia™ single-bay charger is designed for use
as an accessory to the Signia™ stapler and is used for
charging the Li-ion batteries within the power handle.
The charger will monitor the state of charge of a
charging battery and report its status using color LEDs.
Four-Bay Smart Charger
The Signia™ four-bay smart charger is designed for
use as an accessory with the Signia™ stapler, which
includes four power handle charging bays and a
touch-screen LCD display screen. Its purpose is to
charge the Li-ion batteries within the power handle.
The touchscreen LCD is used to investigate the Signia™
power handle's charge status.
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