Important Information — Please Read Before Use
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Instruction manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on using the THUNDERBEAT instrument safely
and effectively. Before use, thoroughly review this manual and the manuals of all equipment which will
be used during the procedure and use the equipment as instructed.
Keep all instruction manuals in a safe, accessible location.
If you have any questions and comments about any information in this manual, contact Olympus.
User qualification
This manual does not explain or discuss clinical surgical procedures.
Therefore, the health care professional using the THUNDERBEAT instrument must be a licensed
physician or medical personnel under the supervision of a licensed physician and must have received
sufficient training in clinical procedures and the use of ultrasonic and electrosurgical energy.
Instrument compatibility
The THUNDERBEAT instrument should be used in combination with ancillary equipment listed in
“System chart” on page 53.
Using incompatible equipment could result in patient and/or operator injury, equipment damage and/or
decreased product performance.
Reprocessing and storage
The THUNDERBEAT instrument is a sterile single use item. Do not reuse or attempt to sterilize.
Reusing or using after re-sterilization, poses an infection control risk, a product performance risk, and
can damage the THUNDERBEAT instrument.
Store the instrument as instructed in this instruction manual. If not properly stored, the sterility of the
instrument may be compromised. The transducer to be used in combination with the THUNDERBEAT
instrument is not sterilized before shipment. Before using the transducer for the first time, reprocess it
as described in Chapter 5, “Reprocessing: General Policy” and Chapter 6, “Cleaning, Disinfection, and
Sterilization Procedures” in the instruction manual for the transducer.
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