Responding to Alerts
Troubleshooting
the CUSA EXcel System
CUSA Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System User’s Guide 13-3
Vibration–In Test mode only Tip loose due to incorrect assembly Testing before sterilization:
1. Use the tip torquing base and wrench to
tighten the tip.
2. Test the tip.
3. Sterilize the handpiece.
Testing after sterilization when tip assembled
in a nonsterile area:
1. Remove the handpiece from the sterile
field.
2. Use the tip torquing base and wrench to
tighten the tip.
3. Test the tip.
4. Sterilize the handpiece.
Testing after sterile tip assembled to
handpiece on the sterile field:
1. Use the sterilizable torque base and a
disposable sterile wrench to tighten the
tip. (Refer to the Supplement, Assembling
or Changing Tips on the Sterile Field,
which is part 2 of the CUSA EXcel
System User’s Guide.)
2. Test the tip.
Tip contacting another object Remove the contact with any other object.
Alert Causes Recommended Action