User's Manual Part 1

da Vinci
®
Si™
OR Configuration
3-2
DRAFT/PRE-RELEASE/CONFIDENTIAL
10/9/14
• When possible, orient the Surgeon Console so the Surgeon Console operator will have a
view of the operative field and a clear line of communication with the Patient Cart
operator.
Figure 3.3 Surgeon Console handles and brakes
• Brakes (indicated by “BRAKE” label) are located on each side of the base on the Surgeon
Console (Figure 3.3). The Surgeon Console should be locked once it is positioned for
surgery. Step on the brake pedal to apply that brake; the lock symbol will become visible
wh
en
the pedal is depressed, indicating the brake is applied. You need activate only one
brake to lower the footswitch panel. When possible, apply both brakes for best stability.
Step on the depressed brake to release it. Both brakes must be released to raise the
footswitch panel and enable Surgeon Console transport.
3.2 Patient Cart Positioning
Place the Patient Cart in the sterile field. We recommend two people to safely move the
Patient Cart: one to operate the motor drive (or push the cart when in neutral) and the other
positioned opposite to ensure the arms and cart do not accidentally hit anything.
Note: Use extreme care when moving or positioning the Patient Cart to ensure the arms
do not hit any objects. If an arm hits an object while the Patient Cart is being moved or
positioned, contact Intuitive Surgical Technical Support to have the Patient Cart
inspected for damage.
• You will need to dedicate a space in the room where the Patient Cart can be draped
be
f
ore moving it into place for surgery. This should be an area where it will not easily
contact non-sterile objects nor impede traffic. Once the Patient Cart is draped and the
patient is positioned, prepared and ports are placed, use the Patient Cart motor drive to
move the cart into the sterile field (see Motor Drive Operation below).
Handles
Brakes
Handles
Brake
applied