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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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HIGH FLOW INSUFFLATION UNIT UHI-3
Suction
Problem Possible cause Solution
Automatic suction
is not performed.
The start switch is not pressed. Press start switch.
The insufflation tube is not
connected.
Connect tube.
The insufflation tube is collapsed. Correct collapsed area.
Hole in insufflation tube. Replace the tube with a
new one.
The veress needle’s stopcock is
closed.
Open stopcock.
The trocar’s stopcock is closed. Open stopcock.
The suction tube is not connected. Connect tube.
The suction tube is collapsed. Correct collapsed area.
The suction tube is clogged. Remove foreign matter.
Improper connection to pinch valve Connect correctly.
Smoke evacuation
is not possible.
The start switch is not pressed. Press start switch.
The low insufflation mode is
selected.
Select HIGH or medium
mode.
The insufflation tube is not
connected.
Connect tube.
The insufflation tube is collapsed. Correct collapsed area.
Hole in insufflation tube. Replace the tube with a
new one.
The veress needle’s stopcock is
closed.
Open stopcock.
The trocar’s stopcock is closed. Open stopcock.
The suction tube is not connected. Connect the tube.
The suction tube is collapsed. Correct the collapsed
area.
The suction tube is clogged. Remove foreign matters.
The pinch valve is connected
improperly.
Connect it correctly.
The foot switch is not connected. Connect the foot switch.