Installation, Calibration, and Servicing
Only Boston Scientific or authorized personnel are permitted to conduct service and system preventive maintenance
on the system� Preventive maintenance on the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System is required every two years� Scheduled
Preventative Maintenance must be completed to maintain system performance and safety�
WARNING: Do not modify the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System in any way� Only authorized Boston Scientific
personnel or Boston Scientific-trained authorized personnel are to service Visual-ICE Cryoablation Systems� If service
is required, contact Boston Scientific Technical Assistance Center�
The Visual-ICE Cryoablation System will display a reminder on the screen approximately one month prior to when the
preventive maintenance is due� If the reminder message appears and the preventive maintenance has not yet been
scheduled, contact Boston Scientific Technical Assistance Center to schedule the service�
PREPARATION
System Operation
Table 6 depicts the order and steps of the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System set-up and treatment procedure� Each
step is described in detail in this chapter�
Table 6. Cryoablation Procedure Flow
1
Set-up System
2
Connect Gas Cylinders
3
Needle / MTS Testing
4 Conduct Cryoablation Procedure
Preparation for Use
Prior to using the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System, inspect the chassis, power cord, brakes, safety cables, gas supply
lines, gas connections, and the monitor touch screen to ensure they are not damaged� If any of the components are
damaged, contact Boston Scientific Technical Assistance Center�
CAUTION: Do not use the Visual-ICE Cryoablation System if any moisture or condensation is present on the surfaces
of the system� Allow the system to dry completely for 12 hours prior to powering up the system� Powering up the
system containing moisture or condensation could result in permanent damage to the electrical boards, causing the
system to be inoperable�
Black (K) ∆E ≤5.0
• Confirm availability of gas, needles, and accessories
• Position Visual-ICE Cryoablation System and lock brake
• Ensure Manual Vent Valve is closed and Argon Shutoff Valve is ON
• Power Visual-ICE Cryoablation System ON
• Login
• Connect helium gas, if applicable
• Connect argon gas
• Ensure safety cables are connected
• OPEN valve on helium, then argon
• Enter patient treatment information in Registration Button
• Prepare sterile needles for testing
• Connect needles to Visual-ICE Cryoablation System and lock channels
• Perform Needle Integrity and Functionality Test
• Test MTSs, if applicable
• Insert needles into target tissue
• Deliver the cryoablation treatment and remove needles
• View and save reports, if desired
• Depressurize the system and shutdown
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