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Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Tip overload
Release footswitch.
Reduce tip pressure and/or use higher amplitude setting as required.
Continue procedure.
Loose or
damaged component
Release footswitch.
Set ultrasound to STANDBY.
Remove silicone sleeve (if applicable) and probe cover.
Inspect extension probe and ultrasonic tip for damage. Replace if necessary.
Otherwise re-tighten extension probe and tip using the correct wrenches.
Set ultrasound to ENABLE.
Continue procedure.
Defective
Handpiece
If corrective action steps above are followed and alert continues, the handpiece may need to be
replaced.
Table 10.1 Mechanical limit alert and recommended corrective actions
Tip overload can occur during hard tissue removal when applying excessive tip pressure or facing strong tissue resistance,
e.g. from thick cortical bone. This can lead to stalling of the ultrasonic tip. A pulsed audible signal alerts of the stalling
and the ultrasound is deactivated. Release the footswitch briefly and reduce the tip pressure, e.g. by retrieving the
ultrasonic tip. Depress the footswitch again and continue with reduced tip pressure. Consider using higher amplitude
setting or reduced loading if stalling persists.
Electrical Fault Alert
Alert Type
Alert Screen
Alert Action
Electrical Fault
Displays Electrical Fault Screen.
Triggers steady audible indicator.
Permanently deactivates ultrasound and irriga-
tion. Requires recycling of mains power switch to
re-set.
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Handpiece not connected
Turn console OFF.
Check handpiece cable connection.
Restart console.
Defective Handpiece
Turn console OFF.
Replace handpiece and restart console.
If problem persists replace console.
Defective console
Turn console OFF.
Replace console.
Table 10.2 Electrical fault alert and recommended corrective actions
WARNING 6.1
Immediately suspend operation if Electrical Fault appears on display and/or an Electrical Fault audible
indicator sounds. Remove ultrasonic tip from surgical site. Turn Mains Power OFF. Do not touch any
metallic parts of handpiece, extension, ultrasonic tip or generator while fault is indicated.