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      Explanation of Cause The Footswitch was not pressed long enough during the self-test procedure. Correction Keep Handpiece clear. Press and hold Footswitch again. Keep pressing the Footswitch until the message “Handpiece test copleted- Release the Footswitch “is displayed. Release the Footswitch subsequently. 
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      Explanation of Cause The Footswitch is not detected or defective. Correction Plug the Footswitch into the assigned socket. If the error message is displayed again, replace the Footswitch. 
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      Explanation of Cause The Handpiece is not detected or defective. Cause Correction Plug the Handpiece into the assigned socket. If the error message is displayed again, replace the Handpiece. 
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      Explanation of Cause Max. permitted ultrasonic process time read in from the RFID Tag exceeded. Cause Correction Check the implant and sutures carefully. Replace the implant if inspection indicates insufficient implantation. Replace the implant if needed. Press the Button to proceed 
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      Explanation of Cause Too much pressure is applied to the Handpiece during implantation. Cause Correction Check the implant and sutures carefully. Replace the implant if inspection indicates insufficient implantation. Replace the implant if needed. Restart the device. 
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      Explanation of Cause The temperature inside the device is exceptionally high (75C) and approaches the limit. Cause Correction Finish implant insertion and, subsequently, allow the device to cool. Verify that the device is not placed in the vicinity of other heat sources. 
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      Explanation of Cause The RFID Reader is not responding, and RFID Tag cannot be read. Cause Correction Restart the device. If the error persists, contact your local distributor or Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH. 
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      Explanation of Cause The SupraFuser Generator recognizes the number of – on/off cycles of the Device. Once about 90% of the estimated End of Life is reached, this error message is displayed. Cause Correction Press the Confirmation Button to continue. Contact Distributor/ Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH to order a replacement of the SupraFuser Ultrasonic Generator. 
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      Explanation of Cause The SupraFuser Generator recognizes the number of – on/off cycles of the Devices. The estimated End of Life of 5000 on/off cycles is reached. Cause Correction Press the Confirmation Button (Pos.4) to continue. Contact Distributor/ Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH to order a replacement of the SupraFuser Ultrasonic System. 
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      Explanation of Cause Resonance is frequency is not found. Cause Correction Sonotrode is not properly attached. Verify the Handpiece assembly and make sure the Sonotrode is tightened firmly using the Wrench key. Once the Sonotrode is tightened firmly, press the button to repeat the self-test. 
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      Explanation of Cause The pressure applied on the Handpiece during Implant insertion was too high. Amplitude was not sufficient to place the implant. Cause Correction Press the Confirmation Button to repeat the insertion. See the Surgical Technique of the respective implant to ensure the correct insertion: 
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      Explanation of Cause The pressure applied on the Handpiece during Implant insertion was too high. Amplitude was not sufficient to place the implant. Cause Correction Press the Confirmation Button to repeat the insertion. See the Surgical Technique of the respective implant to ensure the correct insertion: 
Troubleshooting
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      1st Explanation of Cause Sonotrode not tightened firmly enough Correction Tighten Sonotrode with Guide/Wrench, then redo the Startup procedure. 2nd Explanation of Cause Residual humidity or condensation at the mounting/mating interfaces Correction Noise does not impair the proper function of the SupraFuser Generator. Noise will disappear with time. 
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      1st Explanation of Cause The device is not switched on Correction Set the main Switch to on. 2nd Explanation of Cause The power cord is not connected Correction Connect the power cord and switch on the SupraFuser Generator. 3rd Explanation of Cause Fuse blown Correction Fuse Replacement eIFU page 16 
