User's Manual

5 • Anterior Segment Surgery Operating Modes
WHITESTAR SIGNATURE™ System Rx Only – Z370147 Rev. C 1008 5-28
Aspiration Rate
The Aspiration Flow Rate is the speed at which material is removed from the eye
through the aspiration tubing. A pump provides the necessary aspiration flow to
withdraw fluid and lens material from the eye chamber through the handpiece.
With this aspiration flow system, the vacuum builds when the aspiration port is
blocked or occluded. The vacuum reduces as the occlusion clears.
You can adjust the rate in 1 cc increments from 0 to 60 cc per minute. You can also
choose Panel or Linear flow.
The flow rate decreases as the vacuum approaches maximum.
To adjust the flow rate:
1. On the Aspiration Rate control panel, press the Up or Down arrows to increase
or decrease the aspiration rate from 0 to 60 cc per minute.
2. Press the Settings button to select Linear or Panel aspiration flow.
The Settings panel appears.
3. Press the Linear or Panel button.
The Linear vacuum rate is linear with respect to the footpedal position. As the
footpedal is pressed through Position 2, the vacuum level travels between 0
mmHg and the maximum preset level as occlusions at the aspiration port occur.
The actual vacuum level is indicated by the vacuum progress shown on the
screen.
The Panel vacuum rate provides a continuous evacuation at the established
vacuum rate. The vacuum builds only when the footpedal is in Position 2 and
an occlusion in the aspiration port is created.
4. Press Finished to close the window.
Passive Reflux
(Fusion™ Fluidics
Pack)
Yes, No Yes Yes
Passive Reflux
(Fusion™ Dual
Pump Pack)
Yes, No Yes Yes
Initial Mode/
Submode
Any of the
Submode
Names
Phaco 1 Phaco 1
Customized to Each Surgeon Program/Setup AMO Default Settings
Parameter Available
Settings
VIT 1 VIT 2