Front Panel

• The Power Switch is on the lower left corner of the front panel. When the system is not in use, this switch should be in the off (O) position.
• The Foot Switch Receptacle receives the cable connector from the external Foot Switch to allow remote operation of the system.
• The Foot Switch is the only means of activating the device. It allows for direct surgeon control over console activation.
• The digital display, located to the left of the up and down-speed control arrows on the centre of the panel, defaults to speed level 1, the lowest pressure level for the system. The up and down arrows that are immediately adjacent to the digital display can be used to increase or decrease the speed respectively.
• Three indicator lights are located to the left of the digital display.

Rear Panel

"Door"
When illuminated, an amber Door light indicates that the console knob is not completely closed.

"Pedal"
When illuminated, an amber Pedal light indicates that the foot switch is not properly connected.

"Error"
When illuminated, a red Error light indicates that an over-pressure condition has occurred that can only be cleared by toggling the power switch off and on. If this does not resolve the issue please contact your local Smith & Nephew representative.

Below is an animation of VERSAJET^◊. Scroll over the different components of the console to view their descriptions and how to use them.

The Disposable Hand piece Assembly consists of two main components: the hand piece itself and a pump cartridge to pressurise the fluid. In addition to these main components, there are three hoses pre-assembled and included in the system. A bag spike hose allows the fluid from a sterile saline bag to enter the pump cartridge. A high-pressure hose then carries the pressurised fluid from the cartridge to the hand piece. Finally, the waste hose carries the saline solution and any material collected at the instrument tip from the hand piece to an appropriate waste container.

The hand piece consists of an ergonomic handle, a small diameter high-pressure tube, and a larger evacuation tube. Near the end of the high-pressure tube is a small, precise opening which regulates the size and flow of the fluid jet. The end of the evacuation tube is specifically designed to generate an appropriate vacuum for removal of material while still allowing the surgeon to visualise the wound being debrided. It also allows the fluid jet to contact tissues and material that should be cut or ablated. No external vacuum source is required.

In summary, the Disposable Hand piece Assembly controls the flow of sterile saline from the fluid supply bag through the pump cartridge, where it is pressurised, and then to the hand piece for use at the surgical site. It also ensures removal of tissue debris from the instrument tip into an appropriate waste container.

Foot Switch with Connector
The Foot Switch is connected to the Power Console through the receptacle on the front panel. It allows the surgeon to activate the instrument while working in the sterile surgical field. A missing or poorly connected Foot Switch is indicated when the "pedal" light is illuminated.

Power Cord
The Power Cord provides electrical power to the console from a wall socket.

For information about the VERSAJET^◊ System Specifications please click on the link below to download the VERSAJET^◊ User Guide.