iv CUSA® Excel/CUSA® Excel+ Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator System User’s Guide
•Section 6: Using CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel+ Console Controls describes the
control panel buttons and functions. It also includes guidelines on using the
Tissue Select feature.
•Section 7: Handpiece Components presents the items that compose an
assembled handpiece, their physical characteristics, and the function of each
item. It also presents items that, although not a part of the handpiece itself, are
essential in assembling a handpiece or preparing it for sterilization.
•Section 8: Assembling the Handpiece in a Nonsterile Area provides step-by-
step instructions for assembling the handpiece and preparing it for sterilization.
•Section 9: Sterilizing Handpieces and Accessories provides the sterilization
parameters you need to ensure that the handpiece is ready for use in the
sterile field.
•Section 10: Completing Handpiece Setup in the Sterile Field describes how to
complete the handpiece assembly in the sterile field.
•Section 11: Assembling or Changing Tips in the Sterile Field describes how to
attach or change sterile tips in the sterile field.
•Section 12: Shutting Down the CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel System explains
how to turn off the system; disconnect suction tubing, irrigation tubing, and the
handpiece; and how to clean the console.
•Section 13: Disassembling Handpieces describes how to disassemble and
clean the handpiece, and how to clean the tip torquing set.
•Section 14: Troubleshooting the CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel+System offers
suggestions for problem solving before or during surgery.
•Section 15: Maintaining the CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel+System describes the
maintenance tasks that help to keep the console and handpieces operating as
intended.
•Appendix A: Technical Specifications provides detailed technical information.
•Appendix B: Sterilization Validation provides information on the sterilization
validation procedure.
•Appendix C: Warranty provides warranty information.
Intended Uses
When you receive your CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel+ System, we recommend that
you read and understand all of this User’s Guide before using the system. Also,
use the guide for:
•Reference - When you need specific information on a task. Once you are
familiar with the system, use the “Quick Reference” cards (located behind the
Control Panel).
•Training - When training new personnel to use the system.Conventions Used
in this Guide
To draw immediate attention to matters of importance, this guide presents
Warnings, Cautions, Notices, and Important information.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death, or product damage.