Instrumentation Overview; Instrument Overview - Brainlab CRANIAL/ENT OPTICAL User Manual

INSTRUMENTATION OVERVIEW

2 INSTRUMENTATION
OVERVIEW
2.1

Instrument Overview

Further Information
Detailed instructions on the use of instruments with their respective software is provided in your
Software User Guide.
Compatibility
Instruments can only be used with systems or other instruments that have been specified by
Brainlab as compatible. Contact Brainlab support if you are unsure of instrument compatibility.
Correct Handling
Before use, always ensure that each instrument is correctly assembled and all components are
tightly connected and/or locked, if necessary.
During use, regularly check that all instrument components have remained securely attached and
have not become dislodged or damaged. Any movement of fixed instruments during or after
patient registration results in inaccurate navigation, posing a risk to the safety of the patient.
Warning
The instruments described in this user guide are highly accurate and sensitive medical
devices and must be handled with extreme care. If you drop or otherwise damage an
instrument, or if an instrument is corroded or defective in any way, immediately call your
local Brainlab service provider for instructions on how to proceed. Failure to do so and
continued use of a damaged device may lead to serious injury to the patient.
Warning
If you suspect a reference array has been moved or damaged at any time after registration,
immediately stop and verify the array again. Changing an array's position after registration
disturbs the entire measurement coordinate system, posing a risk to the patient.
Warning
If you suspect an instrument calibration has become inaccurate immediately stop and
verify/validate the instrument again.
Warning
If using marker spheres on, or in the vicinity of, oscillating or vibrating instruments, the
marker spheres must be checked at regular intervals to make sure that they remain
securely attached.
NOTE: Ensure that marker spheres are visible to camera at all times during use.
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