ConMed Advantage - 1.3.2 Precautions

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6. The ability to effectively clean and
re-sterilize this single use device
has not been established and
subsequent re-use may adversely affect the
performance, safety and/or sterility of the
device.
7. Disposable shaver blades and burs
are sterile and for single-use ONLY.
DO NOT resterilize or reuse. After
use, dispose of properly.
8. The ability to effectively clean and
re-sterilize this single use device
has not been established and
subsequent re-use may adversely affect the
performance, safety and/or sterility of the
device.
9. After use, shaver blades, burs and tubing
sets may be a potential biohazard and
should be handled in accordance with
acceptable medical practice and applicable
local and national requirements.
10. Do not use equipment if, upon
receipt, package is opened,
damaged, or shows any signs of
tampering.
11. Do not use shaver blade or bur if they show
any signs of damage.
12. When using blades and burs avoid
excessive lateral force as breakage may
occur.
13. Do not use sterile equipment after
expiration date.
14. Continually check all handpieces and
attachments for overheating. If overheating
is sensed, immediately discontinue use and
return equipment for service. Overheating
can lead to patient injury or (burn).
15. Bur and neuro guards should be checked
frequently. Overheating can occur if bur
guard bearings are worn or not kept clean.
Overheating can lead to patient burn injury.
Bur and neuro guards are to be returned to
the factory or a ConMed Linvatec
authorized service facility for routine
maintenance every six (6) months.
16. Perform the following steps to verify
guards are in good operating condition:
(a) Remove the guard from the handpiece
and insert a bur into the nose of the
guard.
(b) While holding the bur, spin the guard.
The guard should spin freely around
the bur shaft without resistance.
(c) Attach the guard and bur to the
handpiece.
(d) Operate the handpiece for
approximately 30 seconds. Stop the
handpiece and carefully feel the end of
the guard where the guard encases the
shaft of the bur for overheating. If
overheating is noticed, return guard for
service.
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