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MICROCHOICE
HANDPIECES
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3.4.2 Preoperative Functional Test for
the
MicroChoice Elite High
Speed Drill
Prior to operating the MicroChoice Elite High
Speed Drill (5020-025), perform the following
preoperative tests to verify proper functioning.
Any operating difficulties should be reported to
your Sales Representative or ConMed Linvatec
Customer Service.
1. Before operating the drill, check for:
• any loose or missing parts
• any physical damage
• movable parts that do not move freely
2. Performance Testing:
(a) Assemble the appropriate guard
and bur according to the
instructions on pages 74
through 79. Warning: Ensure that the
guard and bur are properly
installed, otherwise injury to the
patient or medical personnel can
result.
(b) Operate the drill at 100,000 rpm for
one minute according to operating
instructions contained on pages 48
through 58. Monitor the drill for any of
the following:
•excessive noise
•excessive vibration
•the drill or bur guard are hot to the
touch during the test procedure or
during surgical use
•the drill does not operate up to its
maximum preset speed (verify the
maximum preset operating speed
by fully depressing the drill
activation lever or appropriate
footswitch pedal and verifying that
the maximum speed is displayed
on the controller).
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