Mechanical Issues
Symptom
Needle cannot be firmly
connected in the needle port
Locking bar on the Needle
Connection Panel cannot be
positioned in the LOCKED
position
System does not move freely 1� Release the brake to unlock the front wheels�
Gas Cylinder and Gas Supply Line
Symptom
Safety cable is missing at
either the cylinder side or
the system side of the gas
supply line
A gauge or a gas supply line
is damaged
A gas leak was detected
between the gauge adapter
and the cylinder valve
Black (K) ∆E ≤5.0
Potential Causes / Solutions
1� Verify that the locking bar is in the UNLOCKED position�
2� Needle connector may be defective� Use a different needle�
3� Residual gas pressure may be in the needle port� Use a different channel�
4� Check the Gas Indicator display� If there is pressure in the system, end the
procedure and vent the system using the automatic vent function�
1� Verify that all needles in the channel are fully inserted in the needle connection
ports�
2� The Locking Bar may be defective� Move the needle to a different channel�
Contact Boston Scientific Technical Assistance Center to schedule a service call�
3� Check the Gas Indicator display and verify the system is not pressurized� If
there is pressure in the system, end the procedure and vent the system using the
automatic vent function�
2� Check the individual rear wheel brakes and ensure the brakes are released�
Potential Causes / Solutions
Do not use a gas supply line with a missing safety cable� Doing so could
compromise the safety of personnel in the room� Contact Boston Scientific
Technical Assistance Center for further instructions�
Do not use any damaged product� Contact Boston Scientific Technical Assistance
Center for new accessories�
• Tighten the connection using the wrench provided with the Visual-ICE
Cryoablation System�
• Close the cylinder valve and vent the gas from the Visual-ICE Cryoablation
System and the gas supply lines using the Manual Vent Valve (Figure 2)� Verify
the system is depressurized� Loosen and remove the gauge assembly adapter�
Verify no debris is on the gas cylinder connection point; clean the sealing surface
as needed to remove any debris� Reposition and tighten the gauge assembly
adapter onto the cylinder valve, using the wrench provided with the Visual-ICE
Cryoablation System�
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