VERSAPOINT Helpful Hints for the Bipolar Electrosurgery System Jan 2013

Helpful Hints for GYNECARE VERSAPOINT™ Bipolar Electrosurgery System For complete instructions refer to Owners Manual Release Button

Outflow

Electrode Mounting Block

Light Post Locking Collar

GYNECARE 30° WA Hysteroscope

Outer Sheath

Inner Sheath Resectoscopic Electrode

Distal Clip

“Return”

“Active”

Shaft Seal

Swivel Thumb Ring

Inflow

Electrode Cable Boss

Cord

“Active” 0° Vaporizing Electrode

Bipolar Loop Electrode

“Return” Standard obturator not pictured

Assembly 1. Attach the hysteroscope to the working element: • Rotate the hysteroscope-locking collar counter clockwise until the indicator marks are aligned at the top • Insert the hysteroscope into the working element with the light post up • Lock the hysteroscope in place by rotating the locking collar clockwise until secure 2. Attach the electrode to the working element: • Mount the electrode cable boss into the working element mounting block • Swing the electrode towards the hysteroscope • Position the shaft seal so that it fits into the seal groove on the working element and is flush with the sealing taper. Note: The shaft seal is dropped into place, not slid • Using gentle pressure, press the electrode hysteroscope clip onto the hysteroscope • Connect the electrode to the connector cable by aligning the alignment mark on the keyed connector with the alignment mark on the connector cable electrode connector and press firmly together until the electrode connector snaps into place (see the GYNECARE VERSAPOINT System User Manual)

3. Attach the standard obturator to the inner sheath: • Insert the standard obturator into the sheath • Lock the standard obturator in place by pressing it firmly into the sheath-locking ring until the obturator snaps into place 4. Attach the assembled standard obturator and inner sheath to the outer sheath: • Insert the assembled standard obturator and inner sheath assembly into the outer sheath • Screw the inner sheath into the outer sheath using the ribbed ring on the outer sheath 5. Attach the light cable from the light source to the hysteroscope light post. 6. Attach the video endoscopy system camera head to the hysteroscope eyepiece (optional). 7. Attach the inflow tubing to the inflow valve on the inner sheath. An appropriate Luer lock adapter must be used with the inflow tubing set. 8. Attach the outflow tubing to the outflow valve on the outer sheath. An appropriate Luer lock adapter must be used with the outflow tubing set.

9. Insert the assembled standard obturator and sheaths into the uterus:. • Dilate the cervix using an appropriate cervical dilator if necessary • Insert the assembled standard obturator and sheaths into the uterus through the cervix • Remove the standard obturator from the sheath by depressing the inner sheath-locking ring release button and withdrawing the obturator 10. Attach the assembled working element, hysteroscope, and electrode assembly to the sheaths: • Fully retract the working element • Insert the working element, hysteroscope and electrode assembly into the sheaths • Lock the working element, hysteroscope and electrode assembly into place by pressing it firmly against the sheath-locking ring until it snaps into place Note: To disassemble the electrode elements, simply pull them apart.

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