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11748808 Operator Manual Introduction
FOR EXPORT ONLY, NOT FOR SALE OR USE IN USA
The RAS Rack is specifically designed to only hold da Vinci
instruments as outlined in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the instrument manufacturer for
recommended washing techniques.
Any alteration of this equipment not authorized or performed by
STERIS will void the warranty. Alteration of this equipment which
could adversely affect its operation and efficacy may violate national,
state and local laws or regulations.
Serious incidents that have occurred in relation to this medical
device should be reported to the manufacturer and competent
authority in the country where the incident occurred.
This O
PERATOR MANUAL is not for use in USA.
Indications For Use The RAS Racks are used in the robotic cycle of the AMSCO 7052HP
Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector and the AMSCO 7053HP Single-
Chamber Washer/Disinfector for the effective cleaning, rinsing and
intermediate level disinfection of reusable da Vinci X/Xi and S/Si
EndoWrist instruments.
Trademarks Please take note of the following registered trademarks of Intuitive
Surgical, Inc. that apply to the wording used throughout the manual:
• da Vinci
®
S/Si EndoWrist
®
• da Vinci
®
X/Xi EndoWrist
®
• Intuitive Surgical
®
• da Vinci
®
Surgical Systems
• Single-Site
®
Instrument
Service Information A thorough preventive maintenance program is essential to help
ensure safe and proper washer/disinfector and rack operation. This
manual contains a routine maintenance procedure which should be
followed for satisfactory equipment performance.
Customers are encouraged to contact STERIS concerning extended
service maintenance agreements to give your washer/disinfector and rack
planned maintenance, which will help ensure equipment performance
according to factory specifications. STERIS maintains a global staff of well-
equipped, qualified service technicians to provide this service, as well as
professional repair services. Please contact STERIS for details.
Certification The AMSCO 7052HP Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector and the
AMSCO 7053HP Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector, both
compatible with the RAS Rack, meet the applicable requirements of
certain standards. Refer to washer/disinfector Operator Manual
(10432589) for the current list of standards.