User's Manual

4 • Equipment Operation
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1108 4-8
Note: Prime/Tune is a combination of Tune followed by IA Prime.
Figure 4.7 – Prime and Tune Screen
The WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System tracks the successful completion of the
Prime and Tune cycle independently. In the event a retune is required (new tip,
failed tune), only the Tune needs to be selected and run.
CAUTION: THE PHACO HANDPIECE AND VITRECTOMY
CUTTER MUST NEVER BE ACTIVATED WITH THE TIP IN THE AIR.
EXPOSURE OF THE TIP TO AIR DRASTICALLY REDUCES THE
USEFUL LIFE OF THE HANDPIECE. IF POWER IS TO BE
INTRODUCED TO THE PHACO HANDPIECE OR VITRECTOMY
CUTTER, THE TIP MUST BE IN A TEST CHAMBER FILLED WITH
BALANCED SALT SOLUTION, IN A CONTAINER OF BALANCED SALT
SOLUTION OR IN THE PATIENT’S EYE.
Suggestions for Priming the Handpieces
Always fill the test chamber completely prior to running the Prime/Tune Cycle.
Do not lay the handpiece and the empty test chamber down and have the system fill
the test chamber. This allows air to collect in the test chamber and can produce an
error.
To collect the balanced salt solution:
1. Use the test chamber, a medicine cup, or similar container.
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