CareFusion Snowden-Pencer Tebbetts Mode D'emploi page 2

Catalog Numbers
88-1086, 88-1087, 88-1088, 88-1090, 88-1186, 88-1187,
88-1188, 88-1190
Indications For Use
A fiber optic retractor is a device that consists of a mechanical
retractor with a fiber optic light system that is used to illuminate
deep surgical sites.
How Supplied
Snowden-Pencer devices are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning
and sterilization must occur prior to use.
Limitations on Reprocessing
Repeated reprocessing has minimal effect on these devices. End
of life is normally determined by wear and damage due to use.
Warnings
Devices shall be used in accordance with these instructions for
use. Read all sections of this insert prior to use. Improper use
of this device may cause serious injury. In addition, improper
care and maintenance of the device may render the device
non-sterile prior to patient use and cause a serious injury to the
patient or health care provider.
Warning: These devices must only be used with a 3.5mm
size fiber optic bundle cable. Do not use this device with a
larger size cable. Failure to use the correctly sized cable will
cause the metal connectors of the device / cable to become
HOT during use and increases the potential of a thermal burn.
3.5 mm
DO NOT USE FIBER OPTIC CABLES
LARGER THAN 3.5 MM!
This device transmits high energy light. The metal connectors
of the fiber optic bundle and the exposed tip may become hot
during use. Never lay the device on a patient or on patient
drapes. Never drape or cover the device with any flammable
material or item.
When the device is connected to a light source, but not actively
in use, keep the light source output OFF or at the minimum
setting. Failure to do so may cause excessive heating of the
metal connectors of the fiber optic bundle and the exposed tip
and increase the potential of thermal burn.
Failure to properly clean the device may limit the light flow and
allow the metal connectors of the fiber optic bundle to become
hot during use and increase the potential of thermal burn.
Cautions
If there are any variations between these instructions and
either your facility's policies and/or your cleaning/sterilization
equipment manufacturer's instructions, those variations should
be brought to the attention of the appropriate responsible
hospital personnel for resolution before proceeding with
cleaning and sterilizing your devices.
Use of device for a task other than that for which it is intended
will usually result in a damaged or broken device.
CABLE
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LARGER
THAN
3.5 mm
CABLE
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