CUSA
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Clarity Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System Operator’s Manual
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Sterilization of Handpieces and Accessories
Sterilization of Handpieces and Accessories
You must sterilize the CUSA Clarity handpiece with steam before use.
Some of the CUSA Clarity system accessories are sterile, single-use
items. Other accessories are reusable. You must sterilize all reusable
accessories with steam before use.
The table below describes the sterilization requirements for the handpiece
and accessories. For information on the sterilization parameters and
sterilization procedure for the handpieces and accessories, see
“Assembling the System Prior to Use” on page 6-1.
Item
Initially
Sterile
Reusable
/Requires
Sterilization
by the User
Validated
Number of
Sterilizations
Cycles
Sterilization
Method
Handpiece No Yes 200 Steam
Torque Base No Yes 200 Steam
Torque
Wrench
Yes No Single Use
Not
Applicable
CUSA
Quick Connect
Cartridge and
Tubing Set
Yes No Single Use
Not
Applicable
Single Use
Tip Pack (all
items)
Yes No
Single Use
- One time
prior to use
Steam
EUT Tip Pack
(all items)
No
Tip: Yes
5 (EUT tip
only)
Steam
All other
items:
No (not
reusable; but
require
sterilization
prior to use)
Flue, stylet
and nosecone
- one time
prior to use
WARNING
Single-use devices are for single patient use only. Do not reprocess or
re-use.