User's Manual

Glossary
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 Glossary-6
Vitrectomy The removal of vitreous with a needle-like cutter that has fluid
injection and suction capabilities.
WHITESTAR
®
Technology
A proprietary software technology that is used to deliver finely
modulated pulses of energy, interrupted by extremely brief cooling
periods.
Yaw The horizontal movement of the footpedal that works from either the
left or the right of the footpedal.
Yaw Threshold The programmed yaw movement that is allowed before the yaw
switch is activated on the footpedal.
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