User's Manual Part 5

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Constellation
®
Vision System
Pneumatic Handpiece Setup Procedure
The Constellation
®
Pneumatic Scissors and Forceps Handpieces are designed to be used with the
Alcon Constellation
®
System and any reusable or disposable Grieshaber Microinstrument Tips with
Quick Lock Connector. It is provided sterile and is intended for single use. The handpiece can be
operated in Multicut (Scissors) or in Proportional mode. The mode of operation must be selected
according to the type of tip and the surgical application.
WARNINGS!
• For physician’s use only.
• Do not use the handpiece if the sterile package is damaged.
• Do not use after the expiration date.
• The handpiece is a sterile single use device and shall not be reused. Alcon Grieshaber assumes
no responsibility for complications that may arise as a result of the reuse or improper use of
the instrument.
• The handpiece shall be stored in a dark, dry and cool place. Do not expose to organic solvents,
ionizing radiation or ultra violet light.
• If any handpiece is received in defective condition, Alcon Grieshaber has to be notified. Do
not use damaged or defective handpieces.
• The instrument tip must be properly attached to the handpiece. Check that the dot on the tip
aligns with the mark on the counter-piece and that the tip fits tightly.
• After attaching the instrument tip to the handpiece, but prior to each use, the tip must be
thoroughly inspected for tight fit, correct function, wear and damage.
1. In the setup screen, select the instrument to be used, either Forceps,
Multicut Scissor, or Proportional Scissor and make settings adjustments
as desired. The connector on the Constellation
®
illuminates blue/purple
indicating where to connect the handpiece.
Scrub Nurse
2. Remove pneumatic handpiece from the sterile package and present
connector to Circulating Nurse.
Scrub Nurse
3. Accept the connector from Scrub Nurse and plug it into the illuminated
port on the console, depending on the type of instrument tip to be used.
Lock the connector by turning clockwise and ensure the connector is
firmly locked. The port illuminates green indicating the handpiece has
been attached to the correct port. If the port illuminates amber, the
handpiece has been connected to the wrong connector.
Circulating Nurse
3. Detach the instrument tip from the protection cap (reusable tips) or
remove the instrument tip from the blister pack of the sterile package
(disposable tips).
Scrub Nurse
4. Attach the instrument tip to the handpiece: Align the pin in the tip with the
groove in the connector part of the handpiece. Slide the tip longitudinally
onto the handpiece. Twist the tip clockwise until the dot of the tip aligns
with the marking on the handpiece. While doing this, two clicks will be
noticeable.
Scrub Nurse
5. Place scissors in the closed position by pressing the assigned footswitch
button. This action will keep the instrument in closed position while
passing through the cannula or the sclerotomy.