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Levitator Stirrup
Instruction for Use
Warning
You should read and understand the Levitator Stirrup Instruction Manual before
attempting to operate the device.
The Instruction Manual should be kept in a handy place for reference by those
who use the Levitator Stirrup.
Levitator Stirrup is designed for use on MIZUHO Corporation operating tables.
Read this instruction manual
before attempting to use the equipment
Version 1 (2023-10-05)
MES-CK18-070-91EN
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- Page 1 You should read and understand the Levitator Stirrup Instruction Manual before attempting to operate the device. The Instruction Manual should be kept in a handy place for reference by those who use the Levitator Stirrup. Levitator Stirrup is designed for use on MIZUHO Corporation operating tables. Version 1 (2023-10-05) MES-CK18-070-91EN...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
* The artwork (boots and boot pads) in the Instruction Manual is “Regular” type. * In this Instruction Manual, the levitator including "Levitator Stirrup II Main Unit, Right Leg" and "Levitator Stirrup II Main Unit, Left Leg" is collectively referred to as "Levitator Stirrup". -
Page 4: Precautions For Use
Please carefully read and get a full understanding of this Instruction Manual before attempting actually use of the product. If the Instruction Manual is lost or damaged, please contact your dealer or MIZUHO sales outlet. 1-2 Pictorial indication This Instruction Manual uses various pictures to ensure safety and correct use of Levitator Stirrup so as to protect the user and patients and prevent damage to property. -
Page 5: Levitator Stirrup
Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Regular, Right Leg 18-070-42 Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Regular, Left Leg 18-070-43 Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Type, Right Leg 18-070-44 Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Type, Left Leg 18-070-45... -
Page 6: Symbol
・The main unit (18-070-93, 18-070-94) does not include the boot and boot pad. 1-4 Symbol Warning General prohibition Refer Instruction Caution Manual (Refer to this book) Mandatory obligation Medical Device Manufacturer Catalogue number Date of manufacture Batch code European authorized representative MES-CK18-070-91EN 4 / 25... - Page 7 Warning ● Fixate the product so as not to compress peroneal nerve with the movable portion. External rotation of the lower thigh may cause peroneal nerve disorder. ● Be sure to check the above in the following conditions during surgery. In the case of a surgical procedure requiring an extended period of time, compartment syndrome due to oppression and/or nerve disorder, nerve palsy and/or bedsore due to extension may occur.
- Page 8 Caution ● Since change in the boot angle changes the pressure in the area of contact between the leg and boot, the boot must always be adjusted with the boot handle while holding the boot. Abrupt movement of a boot may cause serious nerve disorder, circulation disorder and/or blood flow obstruction.
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Page 9: Names Of Parts
2. Name and overview of each part 2-1 Names of parts A summary is provided on the following page. イラストのブーツ及びブーツパッドは、 「ロング」タイプです。 3. Boot 4. Boot pad 9. Leg support rod 6. Arm handle 8. Joint 5. Arm 2. Boot handle 7. -
Page 10: Overview Of Each Part
2-2 Overview of each part 1. Fixing handle (fixing clamp) Mount the Levitator Stirrup on the side rail of the operating table waist plate and fix it. Mounting horizontally diagonally result insufficient tightening of the fixing handle, which in turn may result in Fixing handle the part becoming detached from the side rail. - Page 11 Boot pad 4. Boot pad Encases the leg, heel region and lower calf. 5. Arm handle Adjust the height and angle of split legs. Grip the lever of the arm handle to unfix and adjust the position. Lever Release the lever of the arm handle to fix.
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Page 12: Operation Method
Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Regular, Left Leg Regular, Left Leg 18-070-23 18-070-43 Boot for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Type, Right Leg Type, Right Leg 18-070-24 18-070-44 Boot for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin... - Page 13 Product code and Product Product code and Product description description 18-070-25 18-070-45 Boot for Levitator Stirrup II, Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Short, Right Leg Short, Right Leg 18-070-26 18-070-46 Boot for Levitator Stirrup II, Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II,...
- Page 14 2) Mounting a boot. Match the concavity and convexity at the attaching portion to mount it. When attached, it clicks in place. Make sure the boot is secured so it does not come off. To remove, press the two buttons at the bottom of the boot and the boot will come off. Match the concavity and convexity to mount the boot Mount the boot...
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Page 15: Mounting On The Operating Table
3-2 Mounting on the operating table More than two persons should be involved in this operation to prevent injury or damage. Caution ● Securely tighten the fixing handle. If not, Levitator Stirrup may move and result in injury to the patient. ●... - Page 16 1) Mount the Levitator Stirrup while holding the arm and leg support with the arm upright against the side rail of the operating table waist plate (right figure: Side rail of waist Operate while holding correct mounting method). plate If the Levitator Stirrup is mounted horizontally or diagonally on the side rails (Incorrect mounting method: a and b in the figure), the fixing handle may not be...
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Page 17: Removing Levitator Stirrup From The Operating Table
3-3 Removing Levitator Stirrup from the operating table Two or more persons should be involved in this operation to prevent injury or damage. Caution ● When removing the Levitator Stirrup, keep the arm upright as shown in the figure. ● When removing the Levitator Stirrup, be sure to turn the fixing handle while holding the arm or Leg support leg support. - Page 18 1) Put the arm of Levitator Stirrup in the upright position as shown in the figure on the right. Fixing handle 2) Loosen and remove the fixing handle while holding the arm and leg support of Levitator Stirrup. MES-CK18-070-91EN 16 / 25...
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Page 19: Setting The Patient Leg
3-4 Setting the patient leg Warning ● Support portions for both legs must be set symmetrically. Misalignment may cause serious nerve disorder, circulation disorder and/or blood flow obstruction at the patient’s hip. Caution ● In order to prevent blood flow obstruction and Boot pad perceptual disorder caused by oppressing the patient leg, use a boot pad. - Page 20 Warning ● A boot must always be adjusted with the boot handle while holding the boot. Change in the boot angle also changes the pressure in the area of contact between the leg and boot. Abrupt movement of the boot may result in injury to the patient.
- Page 21 Warning ● Slowly adjust the height and angle of split legs. Widening the angle of split legs may place significant stress on the lateral lower thigh. Abrupt movement may result in injury to the patient. Caution ● When standing the arm of the Levitator Stirrup, be careful not to pinch your fingers in the position shown.
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Page 22: Checks Before And During Surgery
3-5 Checks before and during surgery Warning ● Check the patient condition and for any oppressed region, before and during surgery, in order to prevent compartment syndrome, nerve disorder, nerve palsy and/or bedsore. ● Be sure to check the above items in the following conditions during surgery. 1) When the patient’s legs are to be reset 2) When the surgery takes an extended period of time Especially in a long surgical procedure, nerve disorder may occur due to... -
Page 23: Maintenance Check
5) Is there any broken part of Levitator Stirrup as a whole (main unit, boot, boot pad, etc.)? If you find anything out of the ordinary, please contact your dealer or MIZUHO for repair. 4-2 Cleaning and disinfection Wipe off blood, chemicals, waste, etc. - Page 24 Requests to customers A. Disinfection, etc., of a medical device Before and after making a request for maintenance check or repair, please clean and disinfect the medical device. Your cooperation would be appreciated to prevent infection to persons involved in maintenance check or repair and patients. B.
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Page 25: Specifications
5. Specifications 5-1 Specifications Trade name Levitator Stirrup Arm angle (on the basis of a Up: 80°, Down: 35°, horizontal position) Inward rotation: 10º, Outward rotation: 30° Boot range of motion (on the Back and forth: 360°, Up and down: 360°, basis of a horizontal position) Left and right total: 50°... -
Page 26: Guideline For Outer Dimensions Of Boot Pad
Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Regular, Left Leg 18-070-23 Boot for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Type, Right Leg 18-070-43 Boot Pad for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Type, Right Leg 18-070-24 Boot for Levitator Stirrup II, Fin Type, Left Leg 18-070-44... - Page 27 Emergo Europe B.V. MIZUHO Corporation Westervoortsedijk 60 3-30-13 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, 6827 AT Arnhem Tokyo 113-0033, Japan The Netherlands https://www.mizuho.co.jp/ MES-CK18-070-91EN 25 / 25...
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