User's Manual Part 5

8065751025 3.7
Constellation
®
Vision System
Posterior Segment Setup Procedure
1. Connect the Infusion tubing set (Green) to the corresponding
cassette port. If the Auto Fluidic Valve tube set is used, connect
both connectors (Green and White). The connectors and cassette
ports are color coded and keyed for ease of identification. Insert
the connectors into the cassette port and turn clockwise until fully
engaged.
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2. Open the side compartment of the Infusion Cannula tray to gain
access to the luer fitting. While keeping the cannula in the tray,
connect the tubing to the Auto Fluidic Valve (
Green). Set the tray on a
flat surface in preparation for Priming and Calibration.
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3. Connect the Vitrectomy Probe aspiration line to the Suction Part 1
(Dark Blue). Connect the drive lines to the console pneumatic port.
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4. For Posterior Pak only, connect the Auxiliary Aspiration Line to the
cassette Port (Light Blue-Suction Port 2). Connect the Extrusion
accessory (handpiece or cannula) to the Auxiliary Aspiration line
(Light Blue). If a Fragmentation handpiece is used, connect the
handpiece to the Auxiliary Aspiration line in place of the Extrusion
Handpiece and refer to the Constellation
®
Fragmentation Directions
for Use for setup instructions.
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5. Set the Vitrectomy Probe and Extrusion Accessory in a sterile cup or
drape to capture the fluid from priming. The volume of fluid expelled
from the accessories is minimal. Note: If aspiration prime function
is selected, fill the sterile cup with sterile water. Ensure that the
aspiration ports are submerged in the fluid.
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6. Carefully uncoil the fiber optic illuminator probe/filter and present the
metal connector to the Circulator Nurse.
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7. Accept the metal connector from the Scrub Nurse and plug it into the
desired illuminator port. Verify that the connector is seated into the
port.
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8. For Combined Procedure cases, continue to the Anterior Segment
Priming and Setup Procedure.
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9. Press the
Start Prime button on the touch screen monitor and initiate
priming. Allow the Priming and Calibration sequence to complete.
The process may take 1-2 minutes and care should be taken not to
bump the tubing and handpieces during priming or tuning.
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10. After Setup is complete, the console will proceed to
Surgery mode
automatically.
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