Chapter 1 Overview; Description; Pump Accessories (Sold Separately); Principle Of Operation - Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes FMS VUE II Manual Del Usuario

Chapter 1
Overview
1.1

Description

The FMS VUE™ II Fluid Management and Tissue Debridement System is an arthroscopic pump
system designed to provide optimal visibility of the surgical field by computer-controlled fluid
regulation of intra-articular pressure during arthroscopic procedures .
The shipping box contains:
• FMS VUE II Pump
• Operator's Manual
1.2

Pump Accessories (sold separately)

DePuy Synthes provides Instructions for Use for all accessories . Refer to Appendix B for a
complete list of accessory part numbers and associated Instructions for Use .
NOTE: Not all parts are sold in all countries. Please contact your DePuy Synthes Sales
Representative for items available for your country.
1.3

Principle of Operation

1.3.1 Fluid Management

The FMS VUE II fluid management system consists of two pumps; the irrigation pump which
controls joint pressure, and the suction pump, which controls the flow of saline and waste from
the joint . The irrigation pump is controlled using a proprietary joint pressure estimation and
control (JPEC) algorithm . The joint pressure algorithm estimates and controls joint pressure
while also compensating for losses in joint pressure due to external suction flow sources such
as electrosurgical tools . The FMS VUE II system provides two modes of operation:
• DUO Mode (irrigation, handpiece control and suction). When operating in DUO mode, the
pump provides irrigation, handpiece control and suction .
• SOLO Mode (irrigation and handpiece control). When operating in SOLO mode, the pump
provides irrigation and handpiece control . SOLO mode is activated by pressing the SOLO pad
on the control panel .

1.3.2 Joint Pressure Estimation and Control (JPEC)

The FMS VUE II pump estimates joint pressure based on pressure losses due to irrigation
tubing and a standard 6 mm outside diameter (OD) high flow sheath . The joint pressure
estimate is the tubing/sheath loss subtracted from the measured pump pressure . A control
algorithm is then used to regulate joint pressure .
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