User's Manual

WHITESTAR SIGNATURE PRO System
8 • Error Messages Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
RX Only –NGP Z370500 Rev. B 1116
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Diathermy N
1.
o diathermy
or poor diathermy
Make sure that you selected the diathermy mode on the touch screen.
2. Check the foot pedal operation.
3. Check the diathermy power setting.
4.
Check the diathermy cord for a secure connection to the forceps and to the
diathermy receptacles on the system.
5. Make sure that the diathermy cord connections are dry.
6. Try to use diathermy starting at a low power setting and gradually increase the
power.
7. Replace the diathermy cord.
8.
Replace the diathermy handpiece.
No sound when using diathermy
1. Make sure the volume setting is at a level of 6 or greater on Sounds screen.
2. Check for sounds when you push any touch screen or remote buttons.
3. Check for an audible confirmation upon completion of system start-up test
(at power up).
Vitrectomy N
o vitrectomy
cutting or poor cutting
1. Make sure that you selected the vitrectomy mode on the touch screen.
2.
Verify that the surgeon is in foot pedal position 3, if using IAC step vitrectomy.
If using ICA, verify the foot pedal is in position 2.
3. Check the foot pedal operation.
4. Check the tubing connections to the vitrectomy cutter.
5.
Check the vitrectomy tubing connection to the front panel receptacle on the
system.
6.
Check the vitrectomy rate (cpm) setting on the touch screen. Lower the cpm, if
necessary.
7. Check that irrigation and aspiration are working correctly.
8. Verify that the cutter blade moves.
9. Replace the vitrectomy cutter and try again.