CUSA Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System User’s Guide xi
Section 8. Handpiece Components
For Your Information 8-1
Components of Assembled Handpieces 8-2
Handpiece 8-2
O-Rings 8-3
Nosecone 8-3
Tip 8-4
Flue 8-5
Manifold Tubing 8-5
Additional Components 8-6
Nonsterile Tip Torquing Base and Torque Wrench 8-6
Sterilizable Torque Bases 8-7
Sterile Torque Wrenches 8-7
Sterilizer Cases 8-8
Section 9. Assembling the Handpiece in a Nonsterile Area
For Your Information 9-1
Items Needed 9-2
Attach the Tip to the Connecting Body 9-4
Put On the O-Rings 9-6
Clip the Manifold Tubing to the Handpiece Cable (Optional) 9-7
Package the Handpiece for Sterilization 9-8
Items Needed 9-8
Section 10. Sterilizing Handpieces and Accessories
For Your Information 10-1
Sterilization Parameters 10-2
Handpieces without Manifold Tubing 10-2
Handpieces with Manifold Tubing Attached 10-2
Sterilize the Handpiece 10-3
Sterilizing with Steam 10-3
Validation of Steam Sterilization Parameters 10-3
Section 11. Completing Handpiece Setup on the Sterile Field
For Your Information 11-1
Quick Reference – Setup 11-2
Handpiece Assembly 11-2
Complete the Handpiece Assembly 11-3
Items Needed 11-3
Attach a Nosecone 11-4
Clip the Manifold Tubing to the Handpiece Cable 11-6
Cover the CEM Nosecone 11-9