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Clarity Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System Operator’s Manual
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Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
When the handpiece is connected to a CUSA Clarity system that is
powered on, but the handpiece is not in use, keep the handpiece away
from the patient. Place the handpiece on a sterile, at, dry,
nonconductive, and highly visible surface.
WARNING
When the handpiece is powered on, contact of the tip with a hard
surface (for example: a metal instrument, tray, staples, clips,
instruments, and so on) may damage the tip of the handpiece.
WARNING
Do not use a damaged handpiece with the CUSA Clarity system. This
may result in injury to the patient or user.
WARNING
The handpiece and handpiece accessories
(tip, ue, stylet and nosecone)
must be sterile before surgical use.
WARNING
Touching the tip of the handpiece by the user, while the handpiece is
powered on, may result in personal injury.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the user, keep ngers away from the peristaltic pump
and pinch valve.
WARNING
To avoid injury or damage to equipment, place system in standby prior to
changing tip or clearing a clog.