Precautions; Using The Switching Stick Handle; Using The Suture Cutter - TAG Stryker Manual De Instrucciones

• Hip Blades are intended for SINGLE USE ONLY. Wear and tear from a single use
can render the Hip Blades dull and ineffective, which may harm patient tissue
if reused. Clean and sterilize the Hip Blades prior to use, then discard them
immediately after use.

Precautions:

• Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts these instruments to sale by, or on the order
of, a physician.
• Do not use the hip instruments for any purpose other than their intended use, as
this may result in damage.
• Do not expose the hip instruments to highly alkaline conditions or hypochlorite
solutions, as these will promote corrosion and product damage.
• Do not clean delicate instruments with other instruments, as they may sustain
damage from coarse handling.
• End of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from
handling or surgical use. Replace all dull instruments.

Using the Switching Stick Handle:

The switching stick handle provided in the Hip Arthroscopy Set facilitates inserting a
switching stick into the surgical site.
1. Slide the entire handle over the switching stick before inserting the switching stick
into the surgical portal.
2. Squeeze the handle to grip the switching stick for insertion or to aid extraction.
3. When removing the handle while the switching stick is within the joint, use care to
keep the switching stick in position.
4. Remove the switching stick from the handle prior to reprocessing.

Using the Suture Cutter:

The Suture Cutter is operated in three steps as illustrated below:
Cut
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Load
Capture
Cut