General Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
the CUSA EXcel System
CUSA Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System User’s Guide 13-13
Low suction at the handpiece
tip–continued
A blockage in the suction tubing between the
handpiece and the suction canister
1. Examine the suction tubing along its
entire length for a blockage.
2. Squeeze the blocked area to loosen it.
3. Immerse the handpiece tip in sterile
irrigation fluid briefly. This may clear the
blockage.
Suction canister full Replace the suction canister.
Suction connections at the suction canister not
seated properly
1. Remove any unused suction canister
“elbow” connectors.
2. Reseat all connections.
Open port(s) on the suction canister Close any open ports on the suction canister.
Suction canister improperly connected Refer to the canister manufacturer’s
instructions for connecting the canister.
Inside of the contamination guard wet,
blocked, or both
1. Disconnect the contamination guard fitting
from the suction canister tubing. If you
feel no suction at the end of the
contamination guard fitting, the guard is
blocked.
2. Replace the contamination guard.
Problem at the CUSA EXcel console suction
port
Remove the contamination guard and put a
finger in the suction system port. If you feel no
suction, call Integra for assistance.
Suction pinch valve working improperly Check the Lap mode indicator.
• If Lap mode is off, in Run mode the pinch
valve should be open.
• If Lap mode is on, in Run mode the pinch
valve should be open only when you
activate vibration.
If these conditions do not exist, call Integra for
assistance.
The handpiece gets hot Surgeon holding handpiece at tip and flue Hold the handpiece at the nosecone.
Handpiece damage due to tip torquing without
the torque base
Replace the handpiece.
The nosecone is loose Large o-ring not installed correctly, or missing Install the large o-ring in the proper position on
the handpiece.
Nosecone worn Replace the nosecone.
Condition Causes Recommended Action
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