User's Manual

3 • System Setup
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 3-4
See cleaning instructions given in Chapter 9, “Care and Cleaning”.
Handpieces can be extremely hot immediately after sterilization. Use care and
caution when handling.
Phaco and Vitrectomy Operation
The phaco handpiece and the vitrectomy cutter must never be activated with the
tips exposed to air. If the tips are activated in the air, the useful life of the handpiece
and the cutter is reduced. If power is to be introduced to the phaco handpiece or the
vitrectomy cutter, the tips must be in a test chamber filled with a balanced salt
solution, in a container of balanced salt solution, or in the patient's eye.
Vitrectomy
Failure to properly attach the tubing to the appropriate vacuum or pressure source
can affect the vitrectomy cutter operation. Be sure to read the vitrectomy cutter
package insert for correct assembly and connection procedures.
Diathermy
When you enter the Diathermy mode, an audible tone should be heard. Also,
whenever diathermy power is applied, an audible tone should be heard.
The diathermy cable must be checked periodically for damage. If the cable shows
signs of damage, replace the cable immediately with the same type of cable. Use of
other types of cables can affect the diathermy performance.
During surgery, the diathermy output power must be as low as possible for the
intended purpose. AMO recommends the 30% setting to start.
The diathermy cable must be positioned in such a way that contact with the patient
or other leads is avoided. Grounded or ungrounded metal parts must not come in
contact with the patient when diathermy is used.
For proper operation of the diathermy, replace the handpiece with the same type.
Programmable IV Pole
Do not exceed the maximum weight of two 500 ml balanced salt solution bottles on
the IV pole bottle holder.
Wireless Remote Control and Wireless Foot Pedal
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Advanced Medical
Optics, Inc. can void the user's authority to operate the equipment.