Single-Piece Laparoscopic Device Series Instructions for Use

Warning: Risk of injury and damage to products: Failure to read and follow this IFU (instructions for use) and the IFU of products used in combination can result in injury or death to patients, users, and third parties as well as damage to the product. Pre-processing instructions:  

Initiate cleaning within 30 minutes of use and do not allow soil to dry prior to cleaning. Inspect devices for end of life indicators.

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Rinse devices under cool running tap water (<35°C) to remove gross soil. If applicable, a wipe may be used to remove gross soil during rinsing. Prepare an enzymatic / neutral pH detergent solution in warm water per enzymatic / neutral pH detergent manufacturer’s IFU (instructions for use). Place devices in the open/relaxed position and completely immerse the articles in the detergent solution. Allow the test articles to soak for a minimum of 1 minute. Actuate all movable parts during the initiation of the soak time. Using a soft bristled brush, remove all visible soil from the devices. Actuate the devices while brushing, paying particular attention to hinges, crevices, and other difficult to clean areas. If the detergent solution becomes grossly contaminated, prepare a fresh batch of detergent solution Place the devices in the open/relaxed position with the distal tip pointed down, and flush the articles with a minimum of 50mL using the prepared detergent solution through the flush port. Repeat the flushing process a minimum of 2 times (i.e. total of 3 times) ensuring all fluid exiting the lumen is clear of soil. If visible soil is detected during the final lumen flush, re-perform brushing and flushing of the lumen. Rinse the devices by completely immersing in tap water with a temperature range of 27°C to 44°C for a minimum of 30 seconds to remove any residual detergent debris. Flush the devices by placing them in the open/relaxed position with the distal tip pointed down, and flush with a minimum of 50mL of tap water through the flush port. Repeat the flushing process a minim of 2 times for a total of 3 flushes. Prepare an enzymatic / neutral pH detergent solution in warm water per enzymatic / neutral pH detergent manufacturer’s IFU (instructions for use) in an ultrasonic device. Ultrasonic clean the devices for a minimum of 10 minutes in the detergent solution. Rinse the devices by completely immersing in tap water with a temperature range of 27°C to 44°C for a minimum of 30 seconds to remove any residual detergent debris. Flush the devices by placing them in the open/relaxed position with the distal tip pointed down and flush with a minimum of 50mL of tap water through the flush port. Repeat the flushing process a minimum of 2 times for a total of 3 flushes. Dry the devices with a clean, lint-free towel. Manipulate the devices to allow rinse water to drain from the lumen. Visually examine each instrument for cleanliness and repeat cleaning procedure if visible soil remains.

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Prepare a enzymatic / neutral pH detergent in warm water (15°C - 30°C or 59°F to 86°F) per detergent manufacturer’s IFU (instructions for use). Completely immerse Laparoscopic Rack in the pH-neutral/enzymatic detergent solution and allow devices to soak for a minimum of 5 minutes. Ultrasonic clean Laparoscopic Rack in pH-neutral/enzymatic detergent solution for a minimum of 10 minutes. Using a hand held soft bristle brush, use a back and forth motion to brush all surfaces of the Laparoscopic Rack with particular attention paid to crevices. External Brush Characteristics: Soft nylon (nonmetallic) bristled tooth brush Rinse Laparoscopic Rack by completely immersing in pHneutral/enzymatic detergent solution. If visible soil is detected following the rinse, repeat ultrasonic, brushing, and rinsing steps until visible soil is no longer detected. Rinse the Laparoscopic Rack by completely immersing in warm water for a minimum of 30 seconds to remove any residual detergent or debris. Visually examine each Laparoscopic Rack for cleanliness. If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning procedure.

Inspection/Maintenance Instructions: Proper care and handling is essential for satisfactory performance of any surgical device. The steps in these instructions for use should be taken to ensure long and trouble-free service from all your surgical devices. Inspect devices before each use for end of life indicators. Specifically, instruments used for electrosurgery must be checked for nicks, cracks, gaps, or damage to shaft insulation. Careful inspection upon receipt and frequent inspection during use for end of life indicators and functional integrity is recommended as a safeguard against possible injury to patient or operator. If any conditions appear which would indicate that the device is not safe for use, do not use the device and return the device to Endoplus for investigation.

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Lubricate prior to sterilizing by immersing for a minimum of 30 seconds in instrument milk or a steam permeable/water soluble lubricant. Allow devices to drip dry approximately 3 minutes following lubrication and prior to packaging for sterilization. Follow the lubricant manufacturer's IFU (instructions for use). Do not use silicon, mineral oil, or petroleum based lubricants. Sterilization Instructions: Flush Port Cap must be open during sterilization. Configured devices so that water pooling does not occur. Prevacuum Steam Sterilization Parameters If Sterilized in Instrument Wrap: Minimum Preconditioning Pulses: 3 Minimum Temperature: 132°C (270°F) Minimum Exposure Time: 4 minutes Minimum Dry Time: 20-30 minutes Sterilization Configuration: Wrapped (2 layer 1-ply or 1 layer 2-ply) Storage Instructions If sterilized In Instrument Wrap: Devices must remain wrapped and be stored in a clean, dry environment to maintain sterility. Follow the Instrument Wrap manufacturer's IFU (instructions for use). Prevacuum Steam Sterilization Parameters If Sterilized In A Rigid Container: Minimum Preconditioning Pulses: 3 Minimum Temperature: 132°C (270°F) Minimum Exposure Time: 4 minutes Minimum Dry Time: 0 minutes Sterilization Configuration: Devices in a Laparoscopic Rack which is inside of a Rigid Container Storage Instructions If Sterilized In A Rigid Container: Devices must remain sealed in the rigid container which has been validated to maintain sterility. Follow the Rigid Container manufacturer's IFU (instructions for use) for shelf life. Intended Use Hand held Laparoscopic instruments are intended for grasping, cutting, dissecting, retracting, clamping, biopsy, and/or cauterization of tissue. The devices are used in conjunction with a laparoscope during laparoscopic procedures. Instruments should be used only by personnel completely famil iar with their operation. Using an instrument improperly for a task which it was not intended may result in a damaged or broken instrument. Contraindications:  Do not activate the electrodes during use if laparoscopic electrosurgical techniques are contraindicated.  DO NOT USE if use if laparoscopic methods have been contraindicated. Supplied Contents: Handle/Tube Assemblies, Multi-Use Scissors Inserts, and Reusable inserts are sold separately. Safety Information Warning: Risk of injury: Do not use instruments with damaged or missing insulation. Inspect instruments and cables for damage prior to each use. Insulation failures may result in burns or other injuries to the patient or operator. Warning: Risk of injury: There is a risk of injury if active electrodes come into contact with other conductive devices and accessories. Warning: Risk of injury: Keep electrical connections dry while in use to prevent unintended conduction of HF current. Warning: Risk of injury: Do not activate instrument when not in contact with target tissue, as this may cause injuries due to capacitive coupling. Warning: Risk of injury: The surface of the active electrode may remain hot enough to cause burns after the RF current has been deactivated. Warning: Risk of injury: Activating the electrosurgical unit simultaneously with suction/irrigation may alter the path of energy. Aspirate fluid from the area before activating the instrument. Conductive fluids (e.g., blood or saline) in direct contact with or in close proximity to an active electrode may alter electrical current which may cause unintended burns to the patient. Warning: Risk of injury: Incorrectly assembled and damaged devices can lead to injuries to the patient or operator. Devices and all accessories used in combination must be checked immediately before and after use. Check for missing parts, damaged insulation, loose parts, cracks, broken parts, or bent parts. Verify that devices are fully functional. Warning: Risk of Injury: The use of excessive force may result in medical devices which malfunction. Regardless of age, any Endoplus devices requiring service should be returned to Endoplus. Warning: Risk of injury: If application parts are used outside of the field of vision there is a risk that tissue and accessories could be damaged unintentionally. Always hold the application parts of the active electrode and other instruments which transmit energy in a target-oriented manner and in the field of vision during application. Warning: Risk of fire: DO NOT activate the electrode in the presence of flammable anesthetics or oxidizing gases (such as nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen) or in close proximity to volatile solvents (such as ether or alcohol), as explosion or fire may occur. Warning: Risk of fire: DO NOT place instrument near or in contact with flammable materials (such as gauze or surgical drapes). Instruments which are activated or hot from use may cause a fire. Warning: Risk of injury: When not in use, stage devices in a visible area not in contact with the patient to minimize the risk of accidental activation and inadvertent patient contact. Warning: Risk of injury: DO NOT USE with hybrid trocar systems, i.e. a combination of metal and plastic. This may result in alternate site burns due to capacitive coupling. Use only allmetal or all plastic trocar systems. Warning: Risk of injury: Connect adaptors and accessories to the electrosurgical unit only when the unit is off. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock, burn, or fire hazard. Warning: Risk of injury: Prior to increasing the intensity, check the adherence of the neutral electrode and its connections. Apparent low output or failure of the device to function correctly at the normal operating settings may indicate faulty application of the neutral electrode or poor contact in its connections.

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