2.
Safe handling
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on order of a physician!
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Remove the transport packaging and clean the new product, either
manually or mechanically, prior to its initial sterilization.
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Prior to use, check that the product is in good working order.
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To prevent damage caused by improper setup or operation, and in order
not to compromise warranty and manufacturer liability:
– Use the product only according to these instructions for use.
– Follow the safety and maintenance instructions.
– Only combine Aesculap products with each other.
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Ensure that the product and its accessories are operated and used only
by persons with the requisite training, knowledge, or experience.
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Keep the instructions for use accessible for the user.
3.
Product description
3.1
Components required for operation
Compressed-air hoses:
System
Compressed-air hose
Aesculap-
GA464R (3 m), GA466R (5 m) GA194R (3 m), GA195R
Dräger
DIN
With diffuser: GA461R (3 m)
Without
diffuser: GA463R (3 m),
GA465R (5 m)
Motor
GA513R (3 m)
hose
Other components:
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Foot control GA521
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Pneumatic motor
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Handpiece with Intra-coupling (Aesculap micro-Line)
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Compressed air supply with compressed air cylinder:
– Pressure reducer, e.g. GA099
Optional extension hose
(5 m)
GA087 (5 m)
GA194R (3 m), GA195R
(5 m)
3.2
Intended use
The pneumatic motor GA553 is used as a drive for the Aesculap hand-
pieces in hand and foot surgical, in neurosurgery, in jaw and spine surgery
and in ear, nose and throat surgery.
3.3
Operating principle
In the pneumatic motor, the energy provided by the compressed air supply
is converted into rotary movement.
The pneumatic motor is provided with a zero position. The zero position
prevents accidental starting of the motor. The pneumatic motor can be
switched from clockwise to counterclockwise rotation.
Compressed-air hoses
All compressed-air hoses have a fast-lock coupling. Consequently, the
compressed air hose need not be disconnected from the compressed air
supply when changing the motor.
Exit-air recycling via the compressed-air hose
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Complete exit-air recycling (Aesculap Dräger system): The exit air is
passed outside the operating room. Absence of air turbulence in the
operating room: no effect on either ambient air temperature or
hygiene in the operating room.
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Partial exhaust-air recycling (DIN system and others): The exit air
emerges from the hose end, either directly or through a diffuser inside
the operating room.
Foot control
The foot control GA521 is equipped with a forced ventilation system. The
motor side is vented whenever the pedal is in rest position. This causes the
motor to stop quickly.
4.
Preparation and setup
Non-compliance with the following instructions will preclude all respon-
sibility and liability in this respect on the part of Aesculap.
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When setting up and operating the product, adhere to
– national regulations for installation and operation,
– national legal regulations pertaining to compressed air supply,
– national regulations on fire and explosion protection.
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