Nortech AUTOLITH IEHL User Manual

The AUTOLITH System
Quick Reference and Information Guide
Getting STARTED
Turn on the power “ON” switch after plugging the AUTOLITH
®
System into a
proper power outlet. Attach the foot-pedal to the front panel foot-pedal port and
place the sterilized EHL Probe and Extender Cable onto the sterile field using
proper sterile technique.
Connecting the EHL Probe
Connect the EHL probe to the end of the extender cable opposite
the square black ferrite. Pass the remaining end of the extender
cable to the O.R. circulator.
EHL Probe Recognition
The O.R. circulating nurse should then connect the remaining end of the
extender cable to the front panel “PROBE” port. Notice the “Connect
Probe” message change to indicate the size of the EHL probe that has
been connected, i.e. 1.9Fr. (.63mm). The AUTOLITH
®
System will now
deliver the precise amount of energy specific to the size of the
connected EHL probe.
The Endoscope and EHL Probe
The doctor should now prepare to fragment the stone. Careful insertion of the EHL probe into the
appropriate endoscope working channel is now accomplished and treatment of the stone is ready
to start. Using direct visualization, the EHL probe tip and the stone are sighted. Normal
physiological SALINE (premixed bags of .9% normal saline) should be used for irrigation at all
times.
Power
Start LOW and increase the power if needed for
effective stone fragmentation.
The total power range is 10% to 100%
Suggested to start: 30%-40% Power
®
Indicated for:
Urinary & Biliary
Stones
Align the green lines to connect
BiPolar Electro-Hydraulic Lithotripsy

Nortech AUTOLITH IEHL Specifications

General

Brand	Nortech
Model	AUTOLITH IEHL
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started and Basic Setup

Initial Power On and Probe Connection

Turn on the system, attach the foot-pedal, and place the sterilized EHL probe and extender cable onto the sterile field.

Connecting the EHL Probe to Extender Cable

Connect the EHL probe to the extender cable, ensuring the square black ferrite aligns opposite the O.R. circulator connection.

EHL Probe Recognition by the System

The nurse connects the extender cable to the 'PROBE' port, displaying the probe size for precise energy delivery.

Endoscope and Probe Integration for Fragmentation

Insert the EHL probe into the endoscope working channel and align the probe tip with the stone for fragmentation.

Power Adjustment for Stone Fragmentation

Start with low power (suggested 30-40%) and increase as needed for effective stone fragmentation.

Operational Controls and Settings

Frequency of Shots Adjustment

Adjusts shot delivery speed; higher frequency for stones that move, lower for stable stones. Highest is 30/sec.

Number of Shots Setting

Selects shots per foot-pedal depression; max 60 shots over 2 seconds. Suggested setting: 3-5 shots.

Standby and Total Shots Features

Use 'Standby' to prevent accidental firing; 'Total Shots' displays discharged shots.