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3.0 Maintenance
Regular and proper maintenance of your
Synergy
HD3
and/or AR-3210 Camera Heads are
the best ways to protect your investment and
avoid non-warranty repairs.
Recommended care and handling of the
Synergy
HD3
Camera Control Unit (CCU) and
camera head includes proper day-to-day
operation, cleaning, and sterilization which are
extremely important to ensure safe and efficient
operation. It is important to visually inspect the
camera head, cable and card edge before each
use.
Your authorized Arthrex service department is
the most knowledgeable about the Arthrex
Medical Camera Systems and/or camera heads
and will provide competent and efficient service.
Any services and/or repairs done by any
unauthorized repair facility may result in reduced
performance of the instruments or instrument
failure.
3.1 Life Expectancy
The standard warranty for this product is twelve
months. Life expectancy for the product is
expected to meet and exceed this period for
approximately 5 years under normal use and
standard of care.
3.2 Periodic Maintenance
The product should be inspected prior to and
after each use to ensure that the camera head,
cable, strain relief, overmold, or connector
contacts are not damaged or worn. If it becomes
necessary to return the camera head to Arthrex
for service, please sterilize the camera head
before shipping.
3.3 Cleaning and Sterilizing
Follow universal precautions for protective
apparel when handling and cleaning
contaminated instruments.
3.3.1 Cleaning the Camera Control Unit
(CCU)
1. Turn the CCU power off. Disconnect
the power cord from the electrical
power source and from the rear of the
CCU.
2. Remove the camera head from
the CCU.
3. Wipe the CCU with a clean, soft cloth
dampened with a mild, pH- balanced
detergent.
4. Wipe the CCU again with Tap or
sterilized water.
5. Dry the CCU with a clean, soft cloth.
CAUTION: Do not sterilize the CCU or
immerse it in liquids or disinfectant solution.