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Ensure that the product and its accessories are
operated and used only by persons with the requi-
site training, knowledge, or experience.
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Read, follow, and keep the instructions for use.
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Use the product only in accordance with its
intended use, see Intended use.
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Remove the transport packaging and clean the new
product, either manually or mechanically, prior to
its initial sterilization.
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Store any new or unused products in a dry, clean,
and safe place.
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Prior to each use, inspect the product for loose,
bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured compo-
nents.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective.
Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Replace any damaged components immediately
with original spare parts.
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Perform a function check of the irrigation channel
before each use.
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Perform a function check of the endoscope's stop
mechanism before each use.
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To avoid burns when using the MINOP InVent trocar
in combination with HF electrodes, ensure that HF
current is activated only under visual control.
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When inserting the trocar into the brain/the ventri-
cle, close the working channel with the obturator
provided.
6.
Safe operation
Risk of injury and/or malfunc-
tion!
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WARNING
Risk of injury when using the
product beyond the field of
view!
WARNING
►
Risk of injury caused by pro-
truding 30° endoscope in
locked position!
WARNING
►
Risk of burns due to high tem-
perature of the instrument-
side end of the optical cable of
WARNING
a light source!
►
Damage to the endoscope due
to incorrect handling or opera-
tion!
CAUTION
►
Malfunction and/or OP delay!
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CAUTION
Always carry out a function
check prior to using the
product.
Apply the product only
under visual control.
Insert the endoscope only
when the trocar is in its
final position.
Apply proper care when
operating the light source.
Insert the endoscope into
the trocar only if the trocar
is not deformed, bent or
kinked.
Insert balloon catheters or
other instruments which
change in volume through
the oval working channel
only.
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