User's Manual

WHITESTAR SIGNATURE System 3 • System Setup
Rx Only – NGP Z370165 Rev. A 1209 3-3
15. Always replace the tubing pack between cases.
16. Wrap the excess power cord neatly around the cord wrap on the back of the
console.
Changing Irrigation Flow
Use extreme caution when you lower or raise the balanced salt solution bottle to
decrease fluid flow or increase fluid flow, and fluid pressure. If you lower the bottle
too much it can cause the anterior chamber to collapse. If you raise the bottle too
high it can cause the anterior chamber to deepen. To make sure that the bottle
height does not go too high, you can set the maximum bottle height on the
Diagnostics screen.
Note: Use a new bottle of balanced salt solution at the start of each case.
Phacoemulsification without Adequate Irrigation
Operating phacoemulsification without an adequate irrigation flow can result in an
elevated temperature of the tip and subsequent damage to the eye tissue or could
cause the chamber to collapse. Confirm that there is irrigation flow before you
initiate phacoemulsification. A tight wound or the angle of the needle next to the
wound can also constrict the irrigation flow. Pinching the coaxial irrigation sleeve
assembly on the needle of the phaco handpiece causes the constriction.
Power Failure during Surgery
If there is a loss of power during a procedure, you need to:
• Withdraw the handpiece from the eye
• Release the footpedal to Position 0
When power is restored:
• Select Prime/Tune to reprime the fluids and tune the phaco handpiece. Use
Bypass to reduce the length of prime time.
• Select the mode that was in use when the system lost power (PHACO, IA,
Vitrectomy, or Diathermy)
Connecting Handpieces
It is very important that the electrical connectors on the handpieces are completely
dry before you connect the handpiece to the WHITESTAR SIGNATURE System
receptacles. You can receive a “Handpiece Ground Fault Error” message if the
connector is wet.
Handling the Phaco Handpiece
The phaco handpiece is a very delicate instrument and you must handle the
handpiece with EXTREME care. If you drop the handpiece or the handpiece
receives any other significant impact, the handpiece will not work properly. The
ultrasonic titanium phaco tip must never touch any solid material while in use.