2.3
Intended use
Note
To power acetabulum reamers, use the Acculan 3Ti drill
and reamer motor.
Depending on the type and extent of the work to be per-
formed during the implantation of a hip endoprosthe-
sis, an intraoperative battery change may be necessary.
The small drill 6 is used for drilling, reaming, tapping,
screwing in and unscrewing of screws, and applying of
Kirschner wires in bone surgery.
The attachments (accessories) allow simple and quick
coupling of the respective tools. Each attachment is
compatible with the respective tool set.
2.4
Operating principle
The small drill 6 contains an electric motor, a
rechargeable battery for power supply of the motor,
and electronic circuitry for controlling its rotational
speed. The motor speed can be adjusted continuously
by pressing rotational speed control button 8.
The direction of rotation can be changed especially for
tapping and for loosening of bone screws. To change
the direction of rotation, fully press down button for
counterclockwise rotation 7.
The small drill 6 is fitted with a spindle cannulation to
insert guide skewers or similar devices with a diameter
of up to 4.0 mm. Some attachments are fitted with a
cannulation of a smaller diameter.
3.
Preparation
Non-compliance with the following instructions will
preclude all responsibility and liability in this respect
on the part of Aesculap.
4.
Working with the
Acculan 3Ti small drill
4.1
System set-up
Connecting the accessories
Risk of injury due to unap-
proved configuration using
additional components!
DANGER
►
Combinations of accessories that are not mentioned in
the present instructions for use may only be employed
if they are specifically intended for the respective
application, and if they do not compromise the perfor-
mance and safety characteristics of the products.
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Please address your B. Braun/Aesculap partner or
Aesculap Technical Service with any inquiries in
this respect; for a contact address, see Technical
Service.
For all applied components,
ensure that their classifi-
cation matches that of the
application component
(e.g. Type BF or Type CF) of
the respective device.
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