Preoperative Functional Test For The Coolflex High Speed Drill - ConMed Advantage Instruction Manual

3.2.1 Preoperative Functional Test for
the CoolFlex High Speed Drill
Prior to operating the CoolFlex
Drill, perform the following preoperative checks
to verify proper functioning. Any operating
difficulties should be reported to your Sales
Representative or ConMed Linvatec
Service.
Warning: Use of a drill not
functioning properly can result in
injury to the patient or medical
personnel.
1. Before operation of the drill, check for:
• any loose or missing parts
• any physical damage
• movable parts that do not move freely
2. Performance Testing:
(a) Assemble the appropriate
guard, accessory, and/or
tubing set according to the
instructions on pages 66 through 71.
Warning: Ensure that the guard and
bur are properly installed, otherwise
injury to the patient or medical
personnel can result.
(b) Operate the drill at 60,000 rpm for 30
seconds in the straight position
according to controller and footswitch
operating instructions contained on
pages 48 through 58 and monitor for
any of the following:
• excessive noise
• excessive vibration
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• the drill or bur guard being hot to
the touch during the test procedure
or during surgical use
• the drill not operating up to its
maximum preset speed (verify the
maximum preset operating speed
by fully depressing the appropriate
footswitch pedal. Verify that the
maximum speed is displayed on
the controller).
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