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FAQs: How to start and set up the CONSTELLATION® Vision System
FAQs: Setting up Fragmentation in the CONSTELLATION® Vision System
FAQs: How to change the bag on the CONSTELLATION® Vision System cassette
FAQs: How to change an empty bottle of BSS Plus solution
FAQs: Setting up the CONSTELLATION® viscous control pack
FAQs: Setting up the CONSTELLATION® Auto Gas Fill
FAQs: The proper steps for shutting down the CONSTELLATION® Vision System
SETUP: An overview of the CONSTELLATION® Vision System features
SETUP: Primary components of the CONSTELLATION® Vision System
SETUP: How to use the touchscreen’s key areas and elements
SETUP: Posterior cassette setup, including priming and testing
SETUP: Combined cassette setup, including priming and testing
SETUP: Anterior cassette setup, including priming and testing
SETUP: Diathermy accessory overview and directions for use
SETUP: Setting up Fragmentation in the CONSTELLATION® Vision System
SETUP: Setting up the CONSTELLATION® pneumatic hand piece
SETUP: Anterior vitrectomy setup procedure
SETUP: Setting up the CONSTELLATION® viscous control pack
SETUP: Anterior mode irrigation and aspiration setup
SETUP: Setting up the laser unit in the CONSTELLATION® Vision System
SETUP: Setting up the CONSTELLATION® Auto Gas Fill
SURGERY: How to change an empty bottle of BSS Plus solution
SURGERY: How to change the bag on the CONSTELLATION® Vision System cassette
SURGERY: Switching between fluid and air during posterior segment surgery
END CASE: The proper steps for ending a case using CONSTELLATION®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
Indications for Use: The CONSTELLATION® Vision System is an ophthalmic microsurgical system that is indicated for both anterior segment (i.e., phacoemulsification and removal of cataracts) and posterior segment (i.e., vitreoretinal) ophthalmic surgery. The ULTRAVIT® Vitrectomy Probe is indicated for vitreous cutting and aspiration, membrane cutting and aspiration, dissection of tissue and lens removal. The valved entry system is indicated for scleral incision, canulae for posterior instrument access and venting of valved cannulae. The infusion cannula is indicated for posterior segment infusion of liquid or gas.
Warnings and Precautions:
• The infusion cannula is contraindicated for use of oil infusion.
• Attach only Alcon supplied products to console and cassette luer fittings. Improper usage or assembly could result in a potentially hazardous condition for the patient. Mismatch of surgical components and use of settings not specifically adjusted for a particular combination of surgical components may affect system performance and create a patient hazard. Do not connect surgical components to the patient's intravenous connections.
• Each surgical equipment/component combination may require specific surgical setting adjustments. Ensure that appropriate system settings are used with each product combination. Prior to initial use, contact your Alcon sales representative for in-service information.
• Care should be taken when inserting sharp instruments through the valve of the Valved Trocar Cannula. Cutting instrument such as vitreous cutters should not be actuated during insertion or removal to avoid cutting the valve membrane. Use the Valved Cannula Vent to vent fluids or gases as needed during injection of viscous oils or heavy liquids.
• Visually confirm that adequate air and liquid infusion flow occurs prior to attachment of infusion cannula to the eye.
• Ensure proper placement of trocar cannulas to prevent sub-retinal infusion.
• Leaking sclerotomies may lead to post operative hypotony.
• Vitreous traction has been known to create retinal tears and retinal detachments. • Minimize light intensity and duration of exposure to the retina to reduce the risk of retinal photic injury.
ATTENTION: Please refer to the CONSTELLATION® Vision System Operators Manual for a complete listing of indications, warnings and precautions.
