Introduction; Intended Use - mectron Piezosurgery flex Gebrauchs- Und Wartungsanleitung

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INTRODUCTION

Carefully read this manual before proceeding
with installation operations, use, maintenance
or other intervention operations on the device.
Always keep this manual at hand.
Important: To avoid damages to persons or
things, read with particular attention all the
chapters "Safety Requirements" present in the
manual.
According to the degree of severity the safety
requirements are classified with the following
indications:
WARNING: (Always referred to damage
to persons)
CAUTION: (Referring to possible
damages to things)
The aim of this manual is to make the operators
aware of the safety regulations, installation
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Intended Use

PIEZOSURGERY® flex
surgical system intended for use in bone
cutting, equipped with special insert tips to
perform osteotomy, osteoplasty and drilling
in a variety of surgical procedures:
• otolaryngology;
• Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery;
• Hand and foot Surgery;
• Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery.
It may also be used with endoscopic assistance
to perform the above listed procedures.
WARNING: Use the device only for
the intended use. Failure to meet these
requirements may cause serious injuries to
the patient, the operator, and damages/
breakdowns of the device.
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INTRoDUCTIoN
procedures, instructions for proper use and
maintenance of the device and its accessories.
Use of this manual for aims other than those
strictly linked to the installation, use and
maintenance of the device is prohibited.
The information and illustrations in this
manual were updated on the edition date
shown on the last page.
MECTRoN is engaged
updating its products with possible changes
to the components of the apparatus.
In case you encounter discrepancies between
the descriptions found in this manual and the
equipment in your possession you can:
• check for any available updates in
the section MANUALS of MECTRoN
website ;
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• ask clarifications to Your Dealer;
• contact MECTRoN After Sales Service.
WARNING: Carefully read this manual
and follow its recommendations in order
to avoid to compromise the patient and/
or the user safety. Failure to meet these
requirements may cause serious injuries to
the patient and/or the operator.
WARNING: Qualified and specialized
personnel. The device must be used
exclusively by specialized personnel such as
Surgeon. To use the device no special training
is requested. The use of the device does not
cause side effects if it is used correctly. An
improper use might cause tissues heating.
WARNING: The device must be used in
a hospital environment, such as an operating
theatre.
WARNING: Risk of explosion.
The device cannot function in places where
there is an atmosphere saturated with
flammable gases (anaesthetic mixtures,
oxygen, etc.).
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