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7 x 9 inches (178 mm x 229 mm)
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Checklist
Symptom
Impedance is
■
less than 80 Ω
Temperature
■
increase on one
needle is slower
than normal
Urethral
■
temperature rise
is consistent with
one needle
Red "overview"
■
occludes
vision/blocks
irrigation channel
"Black" vision on
■
optics
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Rev X
Probable Cause
Needle may be
Retract and
■
■
deployed in
redeploy needles
bladder or through
and shields.
bladder neck
Consider
■
Needle may be in
shortening
■
a vessel
needles.
Needle may be
Retract and
■
■
touching prostatic
redeploy needles
stone
and shields.
Irrigation may still
Turn off irrigation.
■
■
be on
Check impedance.
■
Needle may be in
■
the bladder or
blood vessel
Needles may be
Stop power
■
■
tracking across the
delivery; retract
urethra
and redeploy
needles and
shields.
Blood clots over
Use a Luer lock
■
■
optics tip
syringe to flush via
irrigation channel.
This may remove
larger blood clots
with the hand
piece sheath.
Alternatively,
■
unlock the rod lens
and slowly retract
from hand piece;
gently slide rod
lens in and out of
hand piece to
dislodge any blood
clots
Full bladder
Empty bladder.
■
■
Broken optics
Check optics.
■
■
Supplemental Information
Troubleshooting Checklist
Actions
Prevention
Ensure needle
■
deployment is
1 cm distal from
the bladder neck.
Check ultrasound
■
for evidence and
location of stones.
Check irrigation
■
before ablation.
Ensure needle
■
deployment is
1 cm distal from
the bladder neck.
Apply lateral
■
pressure before
needle
deployment.
Avoid moving and
■
repositioning of the
hand piece as
much as possible.
Excessive
■
movement may
cause more
trauma and
bleeding.
Increase flow rate
■
of irrigation
Irrigate between
■
lesions to wash
away blood.
Be sure bladder is
■
appropriately
drained.
Handle optics
■
carefully.
2010-12 8930 System User Guide English
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