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AUTOLITH® URO-Touch Quick Reference Guide

AUTOLITH® URO-Touch Quick Reference Guide

AUTOLITH® URO-Touch Quick Reference Guide

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Overview: The AUTOLITH® URO-TOUCH System is designed for the treatment of urologic stones using Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy (EHL). This guide provides a quick reference for setup and operation.
Setup Instructions:
  • Connect the power cord to the unit and a grounded power source, then activate the unit by touching the LCD screen.
  • Attach the pneumatic foot-pedal connector to the designated port on the front panel.
  • Connect the EHL probe using the extender cable, aligning the green lines for proper connection.
  • Once connected, the 'READY' indicator will appear.
Operation:
  • Select the number of EHL pulses (1 pulse per foot-pedal depression is recommended initially; 3-5 pulses are ideal for most procedures).
  • Choose the power level (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH), starting at LOW and increasing as needed.
  • Insert the EHL probe into the endoscopic environment, ensuring the tip is 1-2mm from the stone surface and perpendicular to it.
  • Use .9% normal saline for irrigation.
  • Begin treatment by stepping on the foot-pedal; release and re-depress for additional pulses.
  • Perform treatment under direct endoscopic visualization.
Safety and Maintenance:
  • Use the STANDBY/PAUSE icon to prevent accidental discharge of pulses.
  • Reset the pulse count with the RESET VALUE icon.
  • Access the setup menu for adjustments to program defaults, language settings, and service information.
  • Monitor probe life through alerts and warnings on the screen.
  • Power down the unit using the POWER DOWN icon when finished.
Accessories and Probes:
  • Includes extender cable, pneumatic foot-switch, power cord, and operator’s manual.
  • Disposable BiPolar EHL Probes available for ureteral and urinary bladder use.
Important Note: This guide is not a substitute for the operator’s manual. Thoroughly read and understand the manual before using the system.
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AUTOLITH® URO-Touch Quick Reference Guide-1

The AUTOLITH® URO-TOUCH System Quick Reference and Information Guide Extender Cable Power Cord (1) After connecting the power cord to rear of unit and to a properly grounded power source, turn on main power switch at rear of unit. Activate power to the unit by touching the front of the LCD screen. (2) Attach the pneumatic foot-pedal connector to the port located on the lower left side of the front panel. (3) Prepare to connect the EHL probe. (4) Attach one of the extender cable ends to the connector located at the lower right side of the front panel. Align the green lines to connect the cable to the front of the unit. Align the green lines to connect (5) Connect the remaining end of the extender cable to the connector portion of the EHL probe. Align the green lines to connect. (6) Once the EHL probe is connected properly, the “READY” indicator will become visible. 6 (7) Select the number of desired EHL pulses. One pulse per foot-pedal depression is recommended when starting the procedure. 3-5 pulses is ideal for most procedures. (8) Select the power level. Always start LOW and increase the power as needed. The power levels are LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH. (9) Feed the EHL probe into the endoscopic environment. (10) Depress the ACTIVE MODE / START icon to allow delivery of the EHL pulses. The distal tip of the EHL probe should be placed perpendicular to the stone surface. Ideally, the tip of the probe should be placed 1-2mm from the stone surface. ALWAYS use .9% normal saline to irrigate the operative environmen

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(11) Once the number of pulses and the power Keeping the probe tip 1-2mm from the stone surface is ideal. level have been selected, the user can begin the EHL treatment by stepping on the foot-pedal. Step off and re-depress the foot-pedal to deliver another round of EHL pulses. (12) The EHL treatment is always performed under direct endoscopic visualization. (13) Depress the STANDBY / PAUSE icon when the EHL treatment is not required. This will prevent an unintentional discharge of EHL pulses if the foot-pedal is accidentally depressed. (14) The total number of EHL pulses delivered can be reset...

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