User Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
CUSA EXcel Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System Service Manual 10-9
Excessive misting at the handpiece
tip—continued
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 and
blocked
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.
No green LEDs (other than setpoints)
illuminate when you activate vibration
System in Standby mode Press the Status button to switch the
system to Run mode.
Condition Causes Recommended Action