User guide for the Integra CUSA Excel and CUSA Excel+ ultrasonic surgical aspirator system, covering setup, operation, safety and maintenance.
About this manual
The Integra CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel+ User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for qualified medical professionals on using the ultrasonic surgical aspirator system. It includes safety information, system overview, console and handpiece components, setup procedures, and troubleshooting.
The guide also contains technical specifications, sterilization validation, warranty details, and reference tables for handpiece frequencies, arm adjustments, and electrical requirements, helping users maintain safe and effective operation of the system.
What's inside
- Patient and Operating Room Safety
- Introduction to the System
- Console Components
- Control Panel Display and Functions
- Setting Up the System
- Using Console Controls
- Handpiece Components
- Assembling the Handpiece
- Sterilizing Handpieces and Accessories
- Troubleshooting
Specifications
| Handpiece frequency | 23 kHz and 36 kHz |
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| Arm height positions | Normal, 7.6 cm above normal, 15.2 cm above normal |
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| Mains plug requirement | 3‑pin plug with protective earth (or 2‑pin with integral earth) |
Frequently asked questions
What handpiece frequencies does the CUSA Excel system use?
The system uses handpieces that operate at 23 kHz and 36 kHz.
How can the arm height be adjusted?
The arm has three positions—normal, 7.6 cm above normal, and 15.2 cm above normal—adjusted by pressing a release tab and moving the arm.
What safety warning is given about flammable anesthetics?
Do not use the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics or any potentially explosive atmosphere.