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0940-001-025 Rev-L
Introduction
This
Instructions For Use
manual is the most comprehensive source of
information for the safe and effective use of your product. This manual may
be used by in-service trainers, physicians, nurses, surgical technologists,
biomedical equipment technicians, and central supply/sterile processing
technicians. Keep and consult this reference manual during the life of the
product.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
▪
A
WARNING
highlights a safety-related issue. ALWAYS comply with this
information to prevent patient and/or healthcare staff injury.
▪
A
CAUTION
highlights a product reliability issue. ALWAYS comply with this
information to prevent product damage.
▪
A
NOTE
supplements and/or clarifies procedural information.
For additional information, especially safety information, or in-service training,
contact your Stryker sales representative or call Stryker customer service.
Outside the US, contact your nearest Stryker subsidiary.
Indications For Use
The Stryker Cast Cutter is intended to section and remove synthetic and
plaster casts.
Contraindications
None known.
For Use With
This section describes system components that must be used with the
equipment described in this manual to create a safe and effective system.
DESCRIPTION
REF
Cast Cutter Blades
0940-XXX-XXX series
WARNING:
ALWAYS select and install a blade that is appropriate for
the cast material to be cut.
CAST MATERIAL
BLADE TYPE
BLADE REF
Plaster or Synthetic
Ion Nitrided
0940-023-000
Plaster
Stainless Steel
0940-025-000
Synthetic
Titanium Nitrided
0940-035-000
User/Patient Safety
WARNINGS:
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Before using any system component, or any component compatible with
this system, read and understand the instructions. Pay particular attention
to WARNING information. Become familiar with the system components
prior to use.
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Only trained and experienced healthcare professionals should use this
equipment.
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The healthcare professional performing any procedure is responsible
for determining the appropriateness of this equipment and the specific
technique used for each patient. Stryker, as a manufacturer, does not
recommend surgical procedure or technique.
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Upon initial receipt and before each use, operate the equipment and
inspect each component for damage. DO NOT use any equipment if
damage is apparent or the inspection criteria are not met. See the
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
section.
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Only individuals trained and experienced in the maintenance of reusable
medical devices should install, inspect, service, and test this equipment as
described in this manual.
▪
DO NOT modify any system component or accessory, including the power
cord and power cord plug.
▪
ALWAYS position the equipment so that the power cord plug may be easily
disconnected from the power supply.
▪
DO NOT use this equipment in areas in which flammable anesthetics or
flammable agents are mixed with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
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Take special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
when using medical electrical equipment like this system. Install and
place this system into service according to the EMC information contained
in this manual. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can
affect the function of this system.
