Quick Reference – Setup
5-2 CUSA Excel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System User’s Guide
Quick Reference – Setup
If you are a knowledgeable user who needs only a reminder of the steps to
set up the CUSA EXcel system, this list is for you.
Handpiece Assembly
1. Attach a nosecone, either standard or CEM, onto the handpiece.
2. Attach the flue.
3. Attach the sterile manifold tubing (if not attached before sterilization).
4. Attach the aspiration and irrigation tubes at the handpiece.
Console Assembly
1. Plug the power cord into a wall receptacle.
2. Confirm that the AC Main Switch located on the rear panel is on and
that the footswitch is plugged into its receptacle.
3. Spike an irrigation bag (lactate Ringer’s or normal saline) with large
drip I.V. administration set, and hang it at the side of the console.
4. Fill the cooling water reservoir with distilled water, then slide it into
place.
5. Connect the suction canister to the console at the contamination guard.
6. Connect a sterile handpiece to the system.
7. Turn on ( | ) the System Power Switch located on the front panel.
8. Connect the suction manifold tubing to the console and the suction
canister.
9. Connect the irrigation manifold tubing to the console and the I.V.
administration set. Open the I.V. clamp.
10. Wait until the Wait (flashing) and Cooling Water indicators go off.
11. Press the Test button to check the setup of the handpiece. If the red
vibration indicator does not illuminate, the handpiece is functioning
properly.
12. Press the Prime button to prime the handpiece with sterile irrigant.
13. Adjust settings for amplitude, suction, and irrigation.
14. Press the Status button to select the Run mode when the surgeon is
ready to use the CUSA EXcel system.
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