During Surgery; After Surgery; Cautions - Stryker CrossFlow Handbuch

During Surgery

1� Using fluid to distend the joint carries the possibility of fluid extravasation into surrounding
tissue� Select the optimal pressure based on the patient profile, including, but not limited to,
blood pressure, height, weight, age, and tissue quality� Recommended pressure settings are
included in the CrossFlow Integrated Arthroscopy Pump manual; however, these are only
suggestions, and each surgery and each patient may require different parameters�
2� The Wash function may cause high pressure within the joint, which may lead to fluid
extravasation� Carefully monitor joint pressure when using this function�
3� The Clear function may cause excessive fluid usage� Monitor the use of this function and the
fluid level in the irrigation bags�
4� Do not use this system in the presence of oxidizing agents or flammable materials (e�g�
anaesthetics, gases, fluids, skin prepping agents, and tinctures)� Observe appropriate fire
precautions at all times�
5� Failure of the system may result in an unintended increase or decrease in flow and/or
pressure� Carefully monitor the joint when using the system�
6� Do not allow extended exposure of suction to tissue associated with procedures that require
either no or low-flow suction� Always consider the type of tissue associated with the surgical
procedure before using this system� Failure to comply may result in severe injury�

After Surgery

1� Disconnect the footswitch from the pump when cleaning, servicing, or inspecting it�
2� Do not make any internal repairs or adjustments� Units requiring repair should be returned
to Stryker� Decontaminate the footswitch prior to returning it to Stryker� Stryker may refuse
to carry out repairs if the product is contaminated�
3� Do not use flammable agents for cleaning the footswitch�
4� Do not sterilize the footswitch�
5� Follow the instructions in the "Disposal" section of this manual to adequately dispose of the
footswitch�

Cautions

1� No modification of this equipment is allowed�
2� Properly connect and disconnect the footswitch from the pump according to the
instructions in this manual� Improper connection or disconnection may cause damage to the
footswitch and/or the pump�
3� Stryker does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages if:
• the footswitch is used improperly,
• the instructions and rules in the manual are not followed,
• the footswitch is improperly connected and maintained,
• non-authorized persons perform repairs, adjustments, or alterations to the footswitch,
• non-authorized persons open the pump or the footswitch�
The warranty is void if any of these warnings or cautions is disregarded�
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