User's Manual

8 • Check-out Precautions
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 8-2
System Check-out The purpose of the check-out procedure is to verify that the System is installed and
operating properly. The check-out procedure must be performed at least prior to the
first case of the day and any time program changes are made as outlined in the
following steps. The IA mode and handpiece are tested first, then the PHACO
mode and handpiece, so that the phaco handpiece (which is used first) is set up and
ready for surgery.
If any of the check-out steps are not successfully performed, they must be repeated.
If the instrument still does not work correctly, refer to Chapter 10, “Error Messages
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics”.
Note: Refer to WARNINGS in Chapter 3, “System Setup” before you set up the
System.
Set-Up and Prime/Tune
Refer to the System Setup and Equipment Operation chapters of this manual for
instructions on installing the tubing and priming/tuning the system.
Irrigation and Aspiration
1. Connect the tubing to the IA handpiece.
2. Select IA mode.
3. Hold the test chamber near the handpiece tip, press and hold the footpedal in
Position 1.
4. Observe the irrigation flow.
Phacoemulsification
1. Connect the tubing to the phaco handpiece.
2. Screw the phaco needle onto the handpiece, use your fingers to engage the
screw thread, and then use the tip wrench to tighten the needle. Screw the
irrigation sleeve assembly over the needle.
3. Select the PHACO mode.
4. Press and hold the footpedal in Position 1.
5. Observe the irrigation flow.
6. Hold the handpiece approximately at the patient’s eye level, and fill the test
chamber with irrigation fluid.
7. Place the test chamber over the irrigation sleeve.
8. Occlude the aspiration tubing just below the phaco handpiece. Press and hold
the footpedal in Position 2. The actual vacuum level should rise to the preset
level.