DESCRIPTION
The AtriCure Glidepath ™ Tape (Guide)
is a single patient, surgical device
designed to facilitate the guidance of
surgical instruments through soft tissue
during general surgical procedures.
There are three families of Guides
for use with ATRICURE ISOLATOR
Devices.
The Snap Guide (See Figure 1) is
designed to fit devices that have the
integral permanent attachment tip.
The Press Guide (See Figure 1) is
designed to fit instruments without
integral attachment tips.
The Detachable Guide (See Figure 1)
is designed to fit devices that have
the integral detachable attachment tip.
INDICATION FOR USE
The AtriCure Glidepath™ Tape is
a sterile, disposable device for use
in general surgical procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None Known
•
WARNINGS
To
avoid
the
•
infection,
inspect
packaging prior to opening to
ensure that the sterility barrier is
not breached. If the sterility barrier
is breached, do not use the Guide.
PRECAUTIONS
Carefully read all instructions for
•
the
AtriCure
(Guide) prior to using the device.
Failure
to
instructions may lead to injury
and/or may result in improper
functioning of the device.
risk
of
patient
the
product
Glidepath™
Tape
properly
follow
Do not re-sterilize or reuse the
•
Instrument.
Resterilization
cause loss of function or injury to
the patient. Single Patient use only.
Ensure Guide is removed from the
•
surgical field prior to the completion
of the surgical procedure.
If the Guide incorporates the press
•
fit connection feature, ensure that
the Guide is removed from the
clamp and sterile field prior to
ablation.
may
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