apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020

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Emily MelendezAug 12, 2025
How to fix apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020 when the Needle Body will not open?
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  Ryan FrenchAug 12, 2025
  If the Needle Body of your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment won't open, here are a few things to check: * **Obstruction:** Make sure there's enough space to work, and straighten the endoscope. * **Suture Restriction:** If the Anchor is on the Needle Body, make sure the suture isn't held too close to the handle while opening. * **Sheath/Catheter Issues:** Check the Sheath and Actuation Catheter for any loops or kinks. * **Foreign Body:** If there's a foreign body obstruction, remove the Anchor Exchange.
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robin69Aug 16, 2025
What to do if apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020 Needle Body will not close?
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  Caleb JimenezAug 16, 2025
  If the Needle Body of your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment won't close, consider the following: * **General Obstruction:** Refer to the solutions for when the Needle Body won't open, as these may also apply. * **Needle Driver Cable Broken:** Deploy the Anchor and Cinch. Advance grasper through endoscope and secure Needle Driver.
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hobbsmichaelAug 19, 2025
How to resolve suture entanglement in apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020 Medical Equipment?
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  Paul JenkinsAug 20, 2025
  If you're experiencing suture entanglement with your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment: * **Suture out of view:** Close the Needle Driver Handle and move the endoscope back to release the suture. * **Suture behind Tissue Guard:** Slightly close the Needle Body while pulling back the endoscope. * **Suture twisted:** If the suture is twisted, reposition the endoscope and transfer the Anchor between the Needle Body and Anchor Exchange on the opposite side of the suture thread to untwist it.
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Julie CarrollAug 23, 2025
Why won't the Anchor Exchange work on my apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment?
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  carolynsnyderAug 23, 2025
  If the Anchor Exchange isn't working on your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment, it may be because: * **Anchor Exchange will not install Anchor onto the Needle Body:** Ensure there is sufficient Suture slack and the Suture outside the device is not entangled. * **Anchor Exchange will not release an Anchor:** Ensure there is sufficient Suture slack and the Suture outside the device is not entangled.
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amandadukeAug 27, 2025
Why is it difficult to pass the installed apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020 Medical Equipment device through the overtube?
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  bholderAug 27, 2025
  If you're having difficulty passing the installed apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment device through the overtube, here are some possible reasons: 1. **Insufficient lubricant:** Make sure to fully lubricate both the device and the inside of the overtube. 2. **Incompatible sizing:** The endoscope and/or overtube sizes might not be compatible. Try exchanging the overtube for a larger size. 3. **Catheters not flat:** Ensure the catheters are lying flat against the scope by maneuvering the scope and device. 4. **Endcap Straps:** Remove endoscope from overtube. Trim Endcap Straps flush with Endcap per Step 4.18.
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Carrie SanchezAug 31, 2025
What to do if the Anchor drops unexpectedly from apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020?
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  kgreenAug 31, 2025
  If the Anchor drops unexpectedly from your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment because the Anchor Exchange button was depressed out of sequence, you can either retrieve the Anchor as a foreign body, or follow the procedure to Cinch it in place.
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Ricky LaraSep 3, 2025
What if the Cinch doesn't cut the Suture when fired on my apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020?
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  odompeterSep 4, 2025
  If the Cinch on your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment fails to cut the Suture when fired, use a suitable accessory through the device secondary channel or endoscope working channel to cut the Suture and remove the Cinch.
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david68Sep 7, 2025
How to troubleshoot when the Helix does not unscrew in apollo endosurgery PLY-G02-020?
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  barry93Sep 7, 2025
  If the Helix on your apollo endosurgery Medical Equipment doesn't unscrew because it's stuck in tissue, use a suitable accessory through the device primary channel or endoscope working channel to apply counter traction to the tissue around the Helix, and pull the Helix free.