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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
• As a precaution, prepare a secondary method for achieving hemostasis or
desection, e.g. a spare of the THUNDERBEAT instrument, and a back-up of the
transducer.
• The THUNDERBEAT instrument including the torque wrench and the stabilizer is a
single-use product and is to be discarded after use. Do not attempt to resterilize or
reuse it. Otherwise, infection or instrument damage may result and the
THUNDERBEAT instrument may not function as intended.
• The transducer to be used in combination with this instrument was not sterilized
before shipment. Before using the transducer for the first time, process it as
described in chapter 5, “Reprocessing: General Policy” and Chapter 6, “Cleaning,
Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures” in the instruction manual for the
transducer.
• Do not use the THUNDERBEAT instrument if the “Use by” date printed on the
sterile pack has passed. Otherwise, inflammation of tissue and infection may result.
• Be sure to perform the preparation and inspection described in this chapter before
use. Also inspect the ancillary equipment to be combined with the THUNDERBEAT
instrument according to the instruction manuals for the equipment. Should any
irregularity be observed with the THUNDERBEAT instrument, do not use it. Inspect
it as described in Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting” in the instruction manual for the
ultrasonic generator. If the irregularity is still not resolved after troubleshooting,
contact Olympus. Using the THUNDERBEAT instrument while any irregularity is
observed, may cause malfunction and may injure the surgeon, surgical staff and/or
patient.
• To prevent injury to the surgeon, surgical staff and/or patient due to accidental
activation, do not leave the THUNDERBEAT in contact with the patient or a
flammable object, such as a drape, while not in use. Also do not leave the
instrument in contact with a tissue, the patient or a flammable object, such as a
drape, after the output has ceased. Otherwise, unintentional burns of the surgeon,
surgical staff and/or patient or a fire hazard may result.
3.1 Warnings and cautions: preparation and
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