User Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
CUSA EXcel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System Service Manual 10-7
Power interruption in the operating
room
Facility power loss 1. Turn off the System Power Switch
(on the front of the console).
2. When power is restored, turn on the
System Power Switch.
3. When the Wait light (flashing) turns
off, press the Prime button to make
sure the irrigation system is ready to
use.
4. Adjust the Aspiration, Irrigation,
Amplitude, and TissueSelect settings.
5. Push the Status button to change to
Run mode.
No irrigation flow from the handpiece
flue; the handpiece tip gets hot
I.V. administration set roller clamp closed Open the roller clamp.
Irrigation tubing not routed properly
through irrigation pump
Route the irrigation tubing properly
through the irrigation pump.
Manifold irrigation tubing not connected
to the handpiece flue tubing
Connect the Luer fitting.
Not enough time set at Prime to allow
fluid to pass through the irrigation tubing
Press the Prime button, allowing time for
irrigation fluid to drip from the tip.
Irrigation tubing pinched or kinked Remove the pinch or kink from the
tubing.
I.V. bag empty Replace the I.V. bag.
Note: For long periods of nonuse, switch
the CUSA EXcel console to Standby
mode to conserve irrigation solution.
Irrigation pump not turning Call Integra for assistance.
Excessive misting at the handpiece tip Flue not lined up with tip pre-aspiration
holes
Adjust the flue position to line up with the
pre-aspiration holes in the tip.
Too much irrigation Reduce the irrigation rate.
Low suction setting on the control panel Increase the setting.
Low or no suction due to suction tubing
improperly connected to handpiece
Verify that the manifold suction tube
connects properly to the nosecone by
disconnecting, then reconnecting, the
tubing and its clip.
Condition Causes Recommended Action
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