Maintain the Handpiece
9-4 CUSA EXcel Ultrasonic Surgical System Service Manual
Clean the Handpiece
Items needed: Soft cloths (one moist, one dry), swab or pipe cleaner, mild
cleansing solution, and rinse water.
Procedure:
1. Using a soft cloth, manually clean the handpiece, handpiece cable, and
standard nosecone with a mild cleansing solution (neutral detergent) or blood
dissolving detergent according to hospital policy.
2. Using a swab or pipe cleaner, manually clean the internal threads and suction
port of the connecting body.
3. Using a soft cloth, manually clean the internal threads and face of the
connecting body. Refer to Figure 9-1.
Figure 9-1.
Cleaning the handpiece with a soft
cloth
4.
Rinse the handpiece cable, handpiece housing, connecting body, and nosecone
thoroughly with water.
5. Using a soft cloth, dry the handpiece cable, handpiece housing, connecting
body, and standard nosecone.
Notice
Product damage will result if you do not follow these notices when cleaning the
handpiece:
• Do not immerse the handpiece cable electrical connector in liquid.
• Do not use ultrasonic or automated cleaners.
• Do not use chlorinated substances such as bleach solution.
• Do not clean the handpiece with abrasives such as Ajax, Comet, or steel wool.