User's Manual

WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 Glossary-1
GLOSSARY
Term Definition
Active Reflux Reflux that occurs in response to a user request (typically by way of
the footpedal).
Active State The state where the instrument responds to the footpedal in all zones.
All the surgical modes are operative.
Active Vacuum Vent The vacuum is relieved by a controlled reversal of the peristaltic
pump or by the vacuum regulator.
Advanced Control Pedal (Dual
Linear)
A footpedal for the WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™
Phacoemulsification System that operates in two independent linear
movement planes (Pitch and Yaw). The two linear movement planes
provide proportional control of user-defined functions.
Anterior Chamber A fluid filled space inside the eye between the iris and the innermost
corneal surface.
Anterior Mode The Anterior function operating mode of the instrument.
Anterior Segment The front third of the globe; includes structures located between the
front surface of the cornea and the vitreous.
Aspiration Removal of fluid from the eye using the pumps.
Aspiration Line Fluids pathway within he handpiece that is utilized to extract fluid and
tissue from the eye.
Burst Mode One of the available options on the WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™
System for phaco power delivery. Characterized by short periods of
time where the power is turned on, interspersed with off times.
CASE ChAmber Stabilization Environment is an intelligent vacuum system
that monitors occlusions and adjusts the vacuum to prevent or reduce
post occlusion surge or chamber collapse.
Cassette The tubing packs that are installed on the system to connect the tubing
on the hand pieces to the vacuum and irrigation sources in the
instrument.
Compatible Surgeon Programs Programs that have the same Pack Type, Pump Type, and Infusion
method.
Continuous Phaco Power One of the available Phaco power delivery modes.