User's Manual

1 • Introduction
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 1-6
Programmable Operating Parameters
The WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System is programmable through the screens
on the touch screen monitor. You can select your desired settings for each portion
of the anterior surgical procedure. Up to 50 surgeon names with a maximum of 20
different setups, plus the AMO
®
default settings program can be stored in the
instrument program memory. This allows different users to preset their preferences,
or an individual user to select setups for different procedures, including a
personalized initial operating mode.
MMP – Multiple Mode Programming
Multiple submodes are available within the WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System
operating modes. This allows you to preset your settings for specific techniques
such as phaco chop or viscoelastic removal.
Programmable IV Pole
The WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System is equipped with a programmable IV
pole. The programmable IV pole height settings can be entered independently for
each of the PHACO modes plus settings for Diathermy, IA and Vitrectomy. During
surgery, the programmable IV pole height changes to the preprogrammed height
when you switch modes.
The automated and programmable IV pole allows adjustment of the bottle height to
provide gravity infusion through each procedural phase. Two adjustment keys on
the touch screen or the wireless remote control are used to raise and lower the
bottled balanced salt solution, while maintaining the sterility of the operating field.
A separate up and down switch allows IV pole adjustment from the side of the
system.
WHITESTAR
SIGNATURE™
System Operating
Modes
The WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System was designed to provide all the
Operating Modes and surgical capabilities required by the anterior segment or
cataract surgeon. These capabilities include:
Diathermy (DIA)
The Diathermy mode is used by most surgeons to coagulate blood vessels during
the procedure and by some surgeons to “coag” the conjunctiva at the end of the
procedure. An isolated output frequency allows non-contact tissue coagulation,
eliminating adhesion and traction. Also, the depth of penetration of the energy field
is less than that of lower frequency units, which minimizes tissue shrinkage or
charring. The gentleness of the diathermy mode allows the surgeon to stop
“bleeders” within the incision with only minimal scleral shrinkage.