DEAR CUSTOMERS,
This Vario Ultrasound Handpiece is used with the Swiss LithoClast
Select System for the fragmentation of urinary tract calculi in the
kidney, ureter, and bladder.
The Vario Ultrasound Handpiece is compatible with Swiss LithoClast
Select System control units equipped with software version "rel. 3.x".
Control units having a previous version of software installed require an
upgrade to enable controlling the Vario Ultrasound Handpiece.
Contraindications
Use of the product is contra-indicated in patients with the following:
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Active bleeding disorders
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Solitary functioning kidney
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Creatinine greater than or equal to 3 μg %
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During pregnancy
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Under the age of 18
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Stricture and obstruction problems
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With an electrical stimulator implanted e.g. pacemaker
Instructions concerning the specific components are provided
separately in the relative Direction for use. Read the Directions for
use delivered with each of the components before using the Swiss
LithoClast
Select System. Do not hesitate to contact your BSC
®
representative for further information.
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About this manual
Note that the English version of this manual is the master from which
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translations derive. In case of any discrepancy, the binding version
is the English text.
These operating instructions are to ensure the correct installation and
use of this product.
Please read these operating instructions carefully as they explain
all of the most important details and procedures. Please pay special
attention to the safety precautions.
Always keep this instruction close at hand.
To prevent possible patient or user injury or damage to the
Swiss LithoClast
Select System, please note the corresponding
®
directives.
Danger
Risk of patient or user injury
Caution
Risk of damage to the device or environmental harm
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