7.4 VIT MODE (SECTION 5.6)
7.4.1 Install Vitrector to Model 3000 per the included directions for vitrector.
7.4.1.1 Connect the long actuation tubing from the vitrector (female fitting) to the port on the
side of the Model 3000 (male fitting).
7.4.1.2 Connect the aspiration tube from the cassette (female fitting) to the vitrector aspiration
tubing (male fitting).
7.4.1.3 Connect the irrigation tube from the cassette (male fitting) to the vitrector irrigation
tubing (female fitting).
7.4.1.4 Fully immerse aspiration / irrigation ports at the end of the vitrector needle into
sterile irrigation solution.
7.4.1.5 Fully depress foot pedal to remove all air from tubing.
7.4.2 On the screen of the console, select VIT mode.
7.4.3 Select Flow (Fixed, Linear).
7.4.4 Select Vacuum (Fixed, Linear).
7.4.5 Select Cut (Single, Multi).
7.4.6 Activate the vitrectomy function.
7.4.6.1 Depress foot pedal to your desired function of the Vitrectomy mode:
Position (1) for Irrigation only.
Position (2) for Irrigation, Aspiration & Vitrectomy.
7.4.6.2 While in any position on the foot pedal, make any necessary adjustments to
applicable parameters as needed by pressing the UP or DOWN arrows:
ARAMETER
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NITS
7.4.6.3 Fully release foot pedal to end irrigation, aspiration and vitrectomy function.