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Guide prov vides imporrtant informaation for thee safe operatiion
of all components of tthe Arthrex C Continuous Wave III
AR 6475
AR-6475
Arthroscoopy Pump (M Model AR‐64475), includiing accessoriies.
Read this User’s Guidee thoroughly y prior to usiing this system
and keep it in an easilly accessiblee place for usse by all
operating personnel. Read and fo ollow all safeety warning gs,
cautions, aand precautions.
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Continuous Wave III Arthroscopy Pump User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Read This First! 5
1.1 Important Symbols and Conventions 5
1.2 Shipping, Unpacking, and Warranty Information 5
1.3 Important Safety Information 6
2.0 Product Description 6
2.1 Functional Description and Intended Use 6
2.2 Product Features 7
2.2.1 Console: Front Panel 7
2.2.2 Console: Rear Panel 8
2.2.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD): Status and Error Messages 9
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3.9.3 Abnormal Operation 24
Appendix A: Block Diagrams for AR‐6475 without a Rear Access Panel 33
Appendix B: Block Diagrams for AR‐6475 with a Rear Access Panel 43
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel of Console 7
Figure 2 Rear Panel of Console (Without Access Panel) 9
Figure 3 Rear Panel of Console (With Access Panel) 9
Figure 4 Main Pump Tubing Configuration 12
Figure 5 ReDeuce™ Tubing Configuration 13
Figure 6 Remote Control (AR‐6476) 15
List of Tables
Table 1 Front Panel Elements 8
Table 2 Rear Panel Elements 9
Table 3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display Messages 10
Table 4 Measured Pressure (±5%) Readings in Bar Graph 11
Table 5 Elements of the Main Pump Tubing Configuration 12
Table 6 Elements of the ReDeuce™ Tubing Configuration 13
Table 7 Remote Control Elements (AR‐6476) 15
Table 8 Control Unit (AR‐6475) Specifications 16
Table 9 Ambient conditions for operation 16
Table 10 Ambient conditions for storage (in shipping packaging) 16
Table 11 Remote Control (AR‐6476) Specifications 16
Table 12 Initial Pressure Settings 26
Table 13 Common Problems and Remedies 31
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W A R N I N G !
The WARNING! symbol identifies critical information that must be followed
precisely to avoid injury or death. The WARNING! symbol is the most
important safety symbol.
NOTE: This symbol identifies useful information that can simplify the setup and
operation of this device.
[x] Square brackets that enclose a letter, a number, or a lower‐case
roman numeral reference a callout on a line drawing. Section 2.2,
Product Features, includes line drawings of all products associated
with the AR‐6475. Each line drawing has its own callout system to
identify important elements of each product.
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Arthrex will answer any questions referring to the quality, reliability and/or
shelf life of any product identified in this User’s Guide.
W A R N I N G !
This device is to be used only under the supervision of a trained and
licensed physician. This device should not be used by untrained
personnel or used for indications other than those described in this User’s
Guide.
NOTE: Read this User’s Guide thoroughly before attempting to operate the device
and retain for future reference.
Users of this device are encouraged to contact their Arthrex representatives if, in
their professional judgment, they require a more comprehensive surgical
technique.
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A FLUSH function for providing elevated pressure to stop bleeding and
flow rate to clear joint spaces quickly.
The AR‐6475 is intended to provide continuous pulse‐free flow that reacts
immediately to changes in the intraarticular pressure so that joint distention can
be sustained even under high shaver extraction volumes or secondary outflow.
The user‐defined settings for pressure and flow are adjustable through controls
located on the console front panel or on the remote control.
There are three pump tubing options for the AR‐6475:
1. Main Pump Tubing Set only. This tubing, when used alone, must be
replaced after each patient.
2. Main Pump Tubing Set and Extension Tubing combination. The Main
Pump Tubing Set can be reused for an entire surgical day, while the
Extension Tubing must be replaced after each patient.
3. ReDeuce™ Pump Tubing and ReDeuce™ Patient Tubing combination. The
ReDeuce™ Pump Tubing can be reused for an entire surgical day, while
the ReDeuce™ Patient Tubing must be replaced after each surgical
procedure. The ReDeuce™ system offers a higher flow rate than the
Main Pump Tubing Set/Extension Tubing combination.
The optional Y‐Tubing connects up to four irrigation bags and can be used with
all AR‐6475 pump tubing options.
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TABLE 1 FRONT PANEL ELEMENTS
ELEMENT ELEMENT NAME
NUMBER
1 Tubing IN Guide (beneath the Green dot)/ Tubing OUT Guide
2 Green dot (for orienting the Pump Tubing)
3 Roller assembly
4 Roller housing door
5 Type “BF” shock hazard symbol
6 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
7 Measured pressure bar graph
8 AC mains power toggle switch
9 Activate/Deactivate FLUSH function button
10 Pump motor Enable/Disable button
11 Flow rate in percent
12 Flow buttons and symbol. Increase or decrease maximum fluid
flow rate to the joint space by ten percent on a scale of ten to 100
percent.
13 Target distention pressure in mmHg
14 Pressure Set buttons and symbol. Increase or decrease target
pressure in the joint space by one mmHg on a scale of zero to
120 mmHg.
15 Locking lever for roller housing door
16 Tubing sensor indicator LED. A steady green LED indicates
that the tubing is connected properly. A flashing red LED
indicates that the tubing is not present or that it is connected
incorrectly.
17 Tubing sensor coupler
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FIGURE 2 REAR PANEL OF CONSOLE (WITHOUT ACCESS PANEL)
FIGURE 3 REAR PANEL OF CONSOLE (WITH ACCESS PANEL)
TABLE 2 REAR PANEL ELEMENTS
ELEMENT ELEMENT NAME
LETTER
A AC mains power plug socket and ratings
B Equipotential ground connector and symbol
C AR‐6476 Remote Control connector and symbol
D Date of manufacture and serial number label
E Water ingress protection rating (IPX1)
F Access panel (on some units)
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TABLE 3 VACU
UUM FLUORESC
CENT DISPLAY MESSAGES
Artthrex AR-6475
5 Messag ge displayed w
when the AC maains power is Power on n message
actuateed. display
Remote Messagge displayed w
when the remotee is plugged in Remote connected
and rem
mains a second
dary message.
Pressure Set + Messagge displayed w URE SET
when the PRESSU Pressure set increase
button is pressed.
P
Pressure Set - Messagge displayed w URE SET
when the PRESSU Pressure set decrease
button is pressed.
Flow Set + Messagge displayed w
when the FLOW button iis Flow incrrease
pressed
d.
Flow Set - Messagge displayed w
when the FLOW button is Flow decrrease
pressed
d.
Flush Flush featture enabled
Messag ge displayed wwhen the bu
utton is pressed
d
for less than one secon
nd.
* Check
C Tube * Messagge displayed w
when no tubing is plugged into
o Check tub bing
the Tub
bing Sensor Co
oupler [17]. installatio
on
* Do
oor Not Closed
d* Messag ge displayed w when the roller h
housing door [4] Roller hou
using door is
is not fu
ully closed. not closed
d
Se
elf Test V X.XX yed prior to run
Display nning a self‐tesst. Pump sellf‐test
Pow
wer Supplies OK
O Display
yed after a succcessful power ssupply test. Power suupply test
passed
* Over
O Pressure * Display
yed when the ssensed pressuree exceeds over‐‐ Software overpressure
pressurre software lim
mit of 300 mmH
Hg. condition
n
Critical Failure Displayyed on the firstt line of the VFD
D if one if one of Critical faailure, cannot
three co
onditions is meet: continue operation
Failuree Condition 1: ** Power Failurre *
Display
yed on line two o of the VFD if the power
supply self‐test fails w
when the pump p is turned on.
Failuree Condition 2: ** OVP Detect F
Fail *
Display
yed on line twoo of the VFD if the hardware
overpreessure diagnosstic test fails wh
hen the pump iis
turned on.
Failuree Condition 3: ** Sensor Failurre *
Displayyed on line two
o of the VFD if the pump
detects a problem witth the pressure sensors.
P
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MESSAGE CAUSE EXPLANATION
* Pressure Fault * Displayed when the pump is unable to reach a Insufficient measured
desired set pressure within a specific amount of pressure
time. This typically indicates improperly installed
tubing set or a split in the tube from continuous use.
Pump On Displayed when the pump motor is running. Motor on and running
Pump On/Flush Displayed when the pump is in FLUSH mode. Motor on and flushing
Pump Off Displayed when the pump motor is deactivated. Motor off
Pump Paused Displayed when the pump is on and the measured Motor on but paused
pressure exceeds the target pressure.
Pump Paused/Flush Displayed when the pump is in FLUSH mode and Pump flushing but
the measured pressure exceeds the flush pressure. paused
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TABLE 5 ELEMENTS OF THE MAIN PUMP TUBING CONFIGURATION
ELEMENT DESCRIPTION TUBING SET
a Bag spikes Y‐Adapter Tubing
b Tubing clamps Y‐Adapter Tubing
Main Pump Tubing
Extension Tubing
c Green connector Main Pump Tubing
d Tubing boot Main Pump Tubing
e Pressure line connector Main Pump Tubing
f Neoprene tube for sensing pressure Main Pump Tubing
fluctuations
g Sensor chamber Main Pump Tubing
h Connector fittings Main Pump Tubing
Extension Tubing
i Backflow check valve Extension Tubing
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TABLE 6 ELEMENTS OF THE REDEUCE™ TUBING CONFIGURATION
ELEMENT DESCRIPTION TUBING SET
a Bag spikes Y‐Adapter Tubing
b Tubing clamps Y‐Adapter Tubing
ReDeuce Pump Tubing
ReDeuce Patient Tubing
c Green connector ReDeuce Pump Tubing
d Tubing boot ReDeuce Pump Tubing
e Pressure line connector ReDeuce Pump Tubing
f Neoprene tube for ReDeuce Pump Tubing
sensing pressure
fluctuations
g Sensor chamber ReDeuce™ Pump Tubing
k High flow, dual lumen ReDeuce™ Pump Tubing
connectors ReDeuce™ Patient Tubing
l Backflow check valve ReDeuce™ Patient Tubing
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activate/deactivate the pump motor. The remote control is 9.8 feet (3 meters) in
length.
Figure 6 uses a lowercase roman numeral callout system to identify the main
elements on the remote control, which are listed and labeled in Table 7. These
callouts are referenced throughout this User’s Guide.
FIGURE 6 REMOTE CONTROL (AR-6476)
TABLE 7 REMOTE CONTROL ELEMENTS (AR-6476)
ELEMENT ELEMENT NAME
NUMERAL
i Flow buttons and symbol. Increase or decrease maximum fluid
flow rate to the joint space by ten percent on a scale of ten to 100
percent.
ii Pressure Set buttons and symbol. Increase or decrease target
pressure in the joint space by one mmHg on a scale of zero to 120
mmHg.
iii Activate/Deactivate FLUSH function
iv Pump motor Enable/Disable switch
v Lemo connector to attach to the corresponding plug on the rear
panel of the AR‐6475.
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3.0 Setup
Users of this device are encouraged to contact their Arthrex representatives if, in their
professional judgment, they require a more comprehensive surgical technique.
W A R N I N G !
If high-frequency devices are in use, or defibrillation of the patient is
required, ensure that the device is not in direct contact with the
patient.
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This de
evice has passed
p testiing for EMI / RFI radiation and
susceptibility and
d EMC commpatibility. However, iff not set up
and used in acco uctions provided by
ordance wiith the instru
Arthre
ex, this device may caause interferrence to other devices
in the vicinity.
1. Po
ower OFF th he AC mainss power swittch [8] and th
hen ON agaiin. Try to
co
orrect the intterference by
y following o
one or more of these meeasures:
2. Reeorient or relocate the reeceiving dev
vice.
3. In
ncrease the seeparation beetween devicces.
4. Co
onnect the d
device to an o outlet on a ccircuit differeent from thaat to which th
he
other device(ss) are conneccted.
5. Coonsult the m
manufacturerr or field serv
vice techniciian for the reeceiving
deevice for guidance.
3.3 Ba
asic Setu
up Proced
dure for the
t AR-64
475
NO
OTE: Secction 4.0, Opeeration, explaains how to usse the pump.
1. Pllace the AR‐66475 on a flaat, dry surfacce, such as aan arthroscop
py equipment
ca
art or a smalll instrumentt table.
2. Coonnect the feemale end off the power cord for thee AR‐6475 innto the AC
so
ocket [A] and d the male en
nd to the faccility AC maains supply. Turn on thee
ARR‐6475 [8].
R‐6475 displlayed in the VFD [6].
3. Veerify the stattus of the AR
4. Co
onnect the tu
ubing in acco
ordance witth Section 3.44 or 3.5.
5. Cllose and lock
k the roller h
housing doo
or [4, 15].
6. If applicable, aattach the Reemote Contrrol [v, C].
7. Reefer to Sectio
on 4.0, Operaation, for specific inform
mation on ho
ow to operatte
th
he AR‐6475, iincluding prressure and fflow settings.
8. Prress the button [10]] to activate the pump m
motor.
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W A R N I N G !
The Extension or Patient Tubing must be changed for each patient.
1. The surgical staff removes the sterile Extension or Patient Tubing from its
sterile pack and hands the connector [h or k] for the Pump Tubing set to the
circulating nurse.
2. The circulating nurse connects the two tubing systems together [h to h in
Figure 4 or k to k in Figure 5].
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3. Atttach the sterile connectoor cap (suppplied with eaach Extensio
on or Patientt
Tu
ubing set) too the patient‐‐end of the P
Pump Tubin ng.
NO
OTE: Folllowing each
h surgery, deetach and diiscard the Ex
xtension or
Pattient Tubing
g Set.
W A R N I N G !
Th
he sterile co
onnector cap
c must be
b used to cover the Pump Tubing
Se
et connector after eaach surgical procedurre. This maaintains sterrility
off the Pump p Tubing and assures its safe op
peration th
hroughout the t
en
ntire surgica
al day.
3.6 How to Ch
hange the
e Brightness of the
e VFD Dissplay
Th
he VFD supp ports four levels of brigh
htness. The brightest settting is 1,
whhich is the d
default. The dimmest setting is 4. To
o change thee brightness of
th
he VFD displlay, follow thhese instructtions.
4. Prress to set the brigh
htness.
5. Po
ower OFF th
he AR‐6475.
6. Po
ower ON thee AR‐6475. T
The new brightness settiing is in usee.
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3. Prress the FLO
OW [12]] or FLOW buttons to cycle thrrough the
brrightness setttings. Repeat until the d
desired brigh
htness settinng appears oon
th
he console’s VVFD display y.
4. Prress to set the brigh
htness.
5. Po
ower OFF th
he AR‐6475.
6. Po
ower ON thee AR‐6475. T
The new brightness settiing is in usee.
3.7 How to Ch
hange the
e Langua
age Settin
ng
Th
he AR‐6475 ssupports En nglish, Frenchh, German, IItalian, and Spanish. Th
he
deefault languaage is Englissh. To chang
ge the langu
uage setting ffor VFD
messaging, follow these in nstructions.
3. Prress and releease the button [10]] to bypass tthe Brightness Adjustmeent
Mode and swi
M itch to the Language Ad djustment M Mode. The fo ollowing
message will aappear on th he console’s VFD display y:
ROG MODE: LANGUAG
4. PR GE ENGLISH
1. Prress the FLO
OW [12]] or FLOW buttonss to cycle thrrough the
lan
nguage settiings. Repeatt until the deesired languuage appearss on the
co
onsole’s VFDD display.
2. Prress to set the langu
uage.
3. Po
ower OFF th
he AR‐6475.
4. Po
ower ON thee AR‐6475. T
The new lan
nguage settin
ng is in use.
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EN
NGLISH
3. Prress the FLO
OW [12]] or FLOW buttonss to cycle thrrough the
lan
nguage settiings. Repeatt until the deesired languuage appearss on the
co
onsole’s VFDD display.
4. Prress to set the langu
uage.
5. Po
ower OFF th
he AR‐6475
6. Po
ower ON thee AR‐6475. T
The new lan
nguage settin
ng is in use.
3.9 How to Ve
erify Safe Setup an
nd Performance before
b Usse
3.9.1 Pressure Reading on
o the Disp
play
Th
he pump run ns as an open system in nearly all ap pplications: inflow and
ou
utflows are o
open (the ouutflow on thee sheath or th
he outflow oover the optiical
an
nd working pportals).
Un nder this sysstem, the 50 mmHg show wn on the display corresponds to th he
acctual pressurre in the join
nt. If there is a fall in presssure, the pu
ump increasses
prressure up too 50 mmHg and then sto ops.
In
n contrast is tthe case of th
he closed sy
ystem (100% impermeab ble joint and no
eg
gress of wateer whatsoeveer via the po ortals; occurss, for examp
ple, at a
prressure meassurement at the end of th he applied ppart.
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A dynamic pressure arises here which is increased by a factor of 2.2 (at a
setting of 50 mmHg there is thus a max. of 110 mmHg). The pump stops
when this value is reached.
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Pressure Set (mmHg) Meter Display (± 10%)
35 77
50 110
75 165
100 220
120 264
The ʺPressure Setʺ figures shown above are arbitrary settings for
information only. Recommended test settings are 35 mmHg and 75 mmHg.
These two settings cover the lower and upper range of the most commonly
used pressures.
As this is a static pressure reading, it is possible for the momentum of the
rollers to create a higher pressure than the allowable limit, especially when
the test is performed with a high flow rate. The AR‐6475 was designed to
maintain an average intra‐articular pressure equal to the set pressure on the
pump face. Without allowing an outflow, as is the case with a static test, an
average pressure reading is not possible.
To obtain the best test results, please consider the following tips:
1. Use a new tubing to insure that it is at normal atmospheric pressure before
the testing.
2. Follow the pump set‐up procedures carefully. This will also prevent
pressure from being inadvertently created within the tubing before your
test begins.
3. Use the lowest flow setting (10%) when performing the test to minimize the
roller momentum.
4. Start at the lowest test pressure setting and increase it to perform additional
tests. If the test is started high and then lowered, the pump will not reduce
its pressure, and the reading on the meter will remain the same.
5. Use reasonable pressure settings for your test. Most arthroscopies are
performed at pressures between 35 and 75 mmHg.
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NOTE: If abnormal console operation cannot be corrected, disinfect the pump,
re‐package in the original shipping materials, and return to Arthrex,
accompanied by a brief description of the malfunction. Prior to
shipment, it is necessary to obtain a Return Authorization Number
from Arthrex.
W A R N I N G !
If the tubing is disconnected from the pump in the middle of a
procedure it must be replaced. Do not attempt to reconnect
the tubing to the pump as it could lead to unreliable pressure
measurements.
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4.0 Operation
There are two modes of operation for the AR‐6475: Normal mode and
FLUSH mode. Users of this device are encouraged to contact their
Arthrex representatives if, in their professional judgment, they require a
more comprehensive surgical technique.
W A R N I N G !
The safety and effectiveness of the AR-6475 is verified and
documented; however, the AR-6475 must be used with an
awareness of the risk of extra-articular edemas for patients with
pathologically changed articular capsules and for procedures
involving an opening of the capsule (e.g. lateral release).
Table 12 specifies the initial pressure settings that are recommended for
surgery. The ideal intraarticular pressure depends on the indications for
the arthroscopic procedure, bleeding tendency, and the possibility of
ischemia.
TABLE 12 INITIAL PRESSURE SETTINGS
Knee arthroscopy 35 mmHg
Shoulder arthroscopy 50 mmHg
Small joint arthroscopy 35 mmHg
All settings are based on the use of a high‐flow sheath or secondary
inflow portal (suprapatellar, etc.). Normally, pressure settings of 10
mmHg above the patient’s diastolic pressure are adequate to control
capillary bleeding.
To obtain a clear fluid environment, slowly increase distention pressure
beginning with the initial pressure settings in Table 12.
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4.2 How to Op
perate the AR-647
75 in Norm
mal Mod
de
W A R N I N G !
The Extennsion or Pattient Tubing
g must be re
eplaced be
efore each new
surgical procedure.
p .
1. After aadjusting thee required p
pressure usinng the Pressuure Set
button
ns [14 or ii], rremove the ccap from thee patient end
d of the
tubing
g.
2. Open aall appropriate tubing cllamps.
3. Activaate the pump
p motor by p
pressing [10 or iv].
4. Fill thee entire leng
gth of the tub
bing with flu
uid to remov
ve any air
bubblees.
NOTE: It is nott necessary to remove the aair within the Sensor
Chambeer [g] on the P Pump Tubingg Set.
5. After tthe air has beeen purged from the tub bing, close th
he clamp at
the pattient end of the tubing. The rollers [3] should sttop turning.
This iss a safety cheeck to ensuree that the sen
nsor systemm is working
properrly.
If thee rollers do n
not stop, enssure clamp iss firmly clossed.
If thee rollers turn
n continuoussly, the conn
nector fitting
g [e] may nott
be fuunctioning prroperly. Repplace the Puump Tubing..
6. Conneect the tubing
g to the inflo
ow cannula.
NOTE: A high‐fflow arthrosccope sheath shhould be used for optimum
flow whhen rinsing thhrough the infflow cannula..
7. Open tthe clamp on
n the tubing
g to release th
he flow.
Once tthe set pressuure is reacheed, the pump will reducce flow to
maintaain the set prressure. Whhen the presssure drops, tthe flow
autommatically incrreases until tthe set pressu ure is achievved. If the seet
pressuure cannot bee attained, (ii.e. no fluid rrestriction att the end of
distal‐end of tubin
ng) flow willl not exceed the user settting [11].
8. When the procedu
ure is compleeted, close all clamps an
nd disable th
he
pump motor [10].
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4.3 How to Op
perate the AR-647
75 in FLUS
SH Mode
Th
he AR‐6475 p
pump has a FLUSH function for irriigation purp
poses.
W A R N I N G !
Usser program
mmed “Presssure Set” values
v are in
ncreased by
b fifty
peercent to a maximum of 120 mmHg during the t FLUSH fu
unction.
Exxercise caution to avoid injury to the patientt.
1. Prress and hold
d down the button
n [9 or iii] forr one second
d to enable
his function. The followiing messagee will be disp
th played on thhe VFD [6]:
Pump O
On/Flush
2. Prress and hold
d the button for conntinuous FLLUSH operattion. The
FL
LUSH functiion only opeerates while the button iss pressed. W
When in
FL
LUSH mode,, the pump m maximum fllow rate incrreases to 1000 percent and
d
th
he pressure in
ncreases by fifty percentt to a maxim
mum of 120 mmmHg.
Reelease the button [99 or iii] to disable this fu
unction and rreturn to
Normal Modee with the prre‐FLUSH prressure and flow setting gs.
5.0 Cleaning
C g and Stterilizatio
on
5.1 Console
C (A
AR-6475))
Th
he AR‐6475 iis provided non‐sterile aand should n
not be steriliized.
Thhe AR‐6475 cconsole can be cleaned/d disinfected uusing commercially
av
vailable surfaactants/surfaace disinfecttants. Alway
ys comply w
with the
instructions isssued by thee manufacturrer of the surfactant/disiinfectant.
Thhe AR‐6475 m must not be submersed in any liquid d.
5.2 Re
emote Control (A
AR-6476)
Th Control (AR‐‐6476) is supplied non‐stterile.
he Remote C
Th
he Remote C
Control can b
be autoclaveed for sterilizzation.
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Gravity displacement cycles:
270° F to 275° F (132° C – 135° C): exposure time 18 minutes
250° F (121° C): exposure time 60 minutes
Prevacuum cycle:
270° F – 275 °F (132° C – 135° C): 5 Minutes
Sterilizers vary in design and performance characteristics. Cycle
parameters and load configuration should always be verified against the
sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
Cooling – The device must be adequately cooled after being removed
from the sterilizer. Do not touch the device during the cooling process.
Do not place the device on a cold surface or immerse it in a cold fluid.
The Remote Control can be cleaned/disinfected using commercially
available surfactants/surface disinfectants. Always comply with the
instructions issued by the manufacturer of the surfactant/disinfectant. It
is not designed to be submersed in Gluteraldehyde, Steris®, or Sterrad®
disinfectants.
5.3 Tubing
W A R N I N G !
The Extension or Patient Tubing must be replaced before each new
surgical procedure.
The tubing is supplied pre‐packaged sterile by EO sterilization. Do not
resterilize.
Every Extension or Patient Tubing Set is supplied with a sterile connector cap
for the Pump Tubing Set connection. Use this connector cap to cover the Pump
Tubing Set connector after each surgical procedure to maintain sterility and
assure safe use throughout the entire surgical day.
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6.0 Mainten
M ance
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8.0 Troubleshooting
Arthrex Technical Support should be informed immediately in the event of any damage or
malfunction of the equipment. Attempt the remedies listed in Table 13 in the order in which they
are presented.
TABLE 13 COMMON PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES
PROBLEM SOLUTION
* Check Tube * 1. Tubing sensor indicator not seated.
2. Ensure that the tubing pressure plug is seated completely.
3. Change tubing.
4. Return to Arthrex for repair.
Console fails Self Diagnostic 1. Ensure no tubing is connected to the pump during power on
Test sequence.
2. Return to Arthrex for repair.
Console won’t power up 1. Check AC mains power cord.
2. Try alternate power outlet.
3. Check AC mains fuses.
4. Return to Arthrex for repair.
Distention liquid bloody or 1. Increase outflow.
cloudy 2. Increase pressure.
Doesn't pump when 1. Open all tubing clamps and shut-off valves.
activated 2. Ensure actual pressure is below target pressure.
3. Check if the tubing is pinched, kinked, or blocked.
4. Check whether the pressure sensor plug is seated completely and
correctly.
5. Return to Arthrex for repair.
* Door Not Closed * 1. Roller Housing not secured – ensure locking lever is properly
secured.
2. Return to Arthrex for repair.
Inadequate pressure 1. Increase pressure.
2. Reduce outflow.
3. Use high-flow cannulas.
No (or inadequate) flow 1. Check that all tubing clamps are open.
2. Check the settings for flow and pressure.
3. Check if the tubing is pinched, kinked or blocked.
4. Secure the roller housing door.
5. Check that tubing seats correctly over the rollers.
6. Verify use of high-flow cannulas.
7. If failure remains, return to Arthrex for repair.
* Overpressure * 1. Increase outflow.
2. Manipulate joint to stress-free position.
* Pressure Fault * 1. Ensure adequate fluid supply.
2. Decrease outflow.
3. Check tubing for damaged and if it is pinched, kinked or blocked.
4. Check tubing for proper connections.
5. Replace tubing.
6. If failure remains, return to Arthrex for repair.
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9.0 Rep
pair Polic
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Contact Arthrrex for a Retturn Authorization Num
C mber and insstructions prrior to return
ning the dev
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10.0 Con
ntact Infformatio
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Arthrex, Innc.
Naples, Florid
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45 USA
Tel: +1 239‐6443‐5553
Faax: +1 239‐6443‐6218
Toll‐Free Tech hnical Support: +1 888 4420‐9393, Mo
onday through Friday, 99:00 AM – 5:000 PM ET.
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10
0.1 Com
mpliance Informatiion
Th
he Continuous Wave III Arthroscopy y Pump (AR R‐6475) is deesigned and tested in acccordance
wiith 60601‐1.
Acccording to 660601 this deevice is Type BF, Class 11, IPX1 ratin
ng.
Acccording to MMDD93/42/E EEC, Annex IX, Rule 11,, this device is classified as a Class IIIa device.
EN
N‐55011B (EMC 89/336/C CEE): Emission Standard ds
IE
EC‐60601‐1 (773/23/CEE): Medical elecctrical equippment, General Requirem ments for Saafety
ULL 544: Stand
dard for Safety, Medical and Dental E Equipment, being replacced by UL‐22601‐1
ULL 2601‐1: Meedical Electrrical Equipmment, Generaal Requiremeents, US
CUUL‐2601.1: M
Medical Electrical Equipment, Generral Requirem ments, Canad da
10
0.2 Relatted Docu
uments
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AI6302, Pum
mp Stand and Assembly
LM
M0602, Arthrrex Continuoous Wave III A
Arthroscopy P
Pump – Set U
Up and Operaation and Trooubleshootingg
AR
R‐6475 Blockk Diagrams
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Diagram 1: Microcontroller
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Diagram 2: DC Power
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