Complete the Handpiece Assembly
Completing Handpiece Setup
on the Sterile Field
CUSA Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System User’s Guide 11-3
Complete the Handpiece Assembly
You have the option of using a standard nosecone or a CUSA EXcel
Electrosurgical Module (CEM) nosecone with the CUSA EXcel handpiece.
If you are using a CEM generator, you must attach a CEM nosecone to the
handpiece. The CEM nosecone is sterile; you must attach it on the sterile
field.
You also have the option of attaching manifold tubing to the handpiece
cable before or after sterilization. If you chose to attach the tubing after
sterilization, you must attach it on the sterile field.
It is probable that one person will complete the handpiece assembly while
another sets up the CUSA EXcel console. Therefore, you will find the
procedures for completing the handpiece in this section.
Items Needed
You need the following items to set up the CUSA EXcel handpiece for
surgery:
• Standard nosecone or sterile CEM nosecone
• Flue
•Manifold tubing.