smith&nephew VERSAJET Product Manual

Hydrosurgery system

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Product Manual
Manuel D'utilisation
Bedienungshandbuch
Manual Del Producto
Manuale Prodotto
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*smith&nephew
VERSAJET™
HYDROSURGERY
SYSTEM

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  • Page 1 *smith&nephew Product Manual VERSAJET™ Manuel D’utilisation Bedienungshandbuch HYDROSURGERY Manual Del Producto SYSTEM Manuale Prodotto Producthandleiding...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System Product Manual Contents PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION ..........4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............5 Overview of the VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System System Components Power Console Disposable Handpiece Assembly with Pump Cartridge Foot Switch Power Cord System Specifications SYSTEM SET-UP ..............9...
  • Page 3: Prescription Information

    PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION Device Indications CE Mark: The VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System is intended to cut, ablate and remove tissue from wounds and to resect and remove material in various surgical procedures including wound debridement. In the USA: The VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System is intended for wound debridement, soft tissue debridement, and cleansing of the surgical site in applications that, in the surgeon’s judgment, would require the use of a pulse lavage device with sharp...
  • Page 4: Product Description

    Overview of the VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System The VERSAJET™ Hydrosurgery System utilizes a small fluidjet to create a surgical instrument that combines the benefits of sharp debridement and pulsed lavage. The high-pressure fluidjet is aimed directly into an open tube called the evacuation tube.
  • Page 5: Power Console

    Power Console Front Panel The Power Switch is on the lower left corner of the front panel. When the system is not in use, this switch should be in the off (O) position. The Foot Switch Receptacle receives the cable connector from the external Foot Switch to allow remote operation of the system. The Foot Switch is the only means of actuating the device.
  • Page 6: Disposable Handpiece Assembly With Pump Cartridge

    Disposable Handpiece Assembly with Pump Cartridge The Disposable Handpiece Assembly consists of two main components: the handpiece itself and a pump cartridge to pressurise the fluid. In addition to these main components, there are three hoses pre-assembled and included in the system. A bag spike hose allows the fluid from a sterile saline bag to enter the pump cartridge.
  • Page 7: System Specifications

    SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION – Only VERSAJET™ approved equipment should be connected to this device. CONSOLE Front Panel: Illuminated Power Switch, On/Off (1/0) Foot Switch Receptacle Speed Control for levels 1 through 10 Amber “Door” indicator Light Amber “Pedal” indicator Light Red “Error”...
  • Page 8: System Set-Up

    Scrub Nurse: Remove the handpiece from the packaging. While holding the handpiece, depress the foot switch for several seconds to prime the system. The VERSAJET™ handpiece will create a hissing sound at the tip of the instrument with a visible fluidjet aimed down the evacuation tube once primed.
  • Page 9: System Set-Up

    MAINTAINING THE POWER CONSOLE There are no user serviceable parts within the console, however there are several maintenance items to be observed. CAUTION – Unplug the unit before starting any maintenance on the console. The fan slots should be kept free from obstructions and periodically be inspected for excessive build-up of dust and/or foreign material.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Excessive spray Obstruction of evacuation tube Remove handpiece from surgical field and take foot (grit, stick, wire, or other foreign off foot pedal and remove obstruction from material) instrument tip Misaligned jet (striking edge of Stop! tube or shooting outside Do not use instrument)

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