Instructions for Use SonaStar
®
Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System
IFU-601 Rev T March 2023 Page 64 of 73
Problem Solution
System does not power on
Check power outlet.
Check fuses Fl, F2 and F3 on rear panel.
Contact your Misonix, LLC service representative.
No ultrasonic vibration
Check footswitch.
Verify Footswitch Actuation LED indicator illuminates. If
no illumination refer to Footswitch Actuation LED
indicator section below.
Make sure either Preset or Linear has been pressed and
that its mode indicator is on.
Check handpiece cable.
Replace handpiece.
Contact your Misonix, LLC service representative.
No aspiration
Use stylet to remove clog.
Immerse tip in fluid and check that fluid collects in
canister.
Check fluid collection in canister.
Check tubing to and from the suction canister for secure
fittings.
Make sure that unused ports on the suction canister are
covered with caps, and that the canister is not damaged.
Check to make sure the tissue release valve is open.
Contact your Misonix, LLC service representative.
No irrigation
Make sure IV tubing roller clamp is in the open flow
position.
Make sure bag or bottle has fluid.
Check for kinks in tubing.
Check that irrigation pump is rotating and tubing is
properly installed. Silicone section of the tubing should
be routed clockwise as shown in Figure 6-2.
Contact your Misonix,LLC service representative.
No Footswitch Actuation
LED indicator
Check “Low Battery “Indicator on top of console, If
Battery indicator is red, change three (3) AA batteries in
wireless footswitch battery compartment on bottom of
footswitch.
Connect Remote IR Receiver.
Reorient or relocate the footswitch to stop signal from
being blocked by surrounding table or equipment.
Turn equipment in vicinity off to isolate other
equipment from interfering with wireless signal.
Table 9-2: General Troubleshooting
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