Ethicon Versapoint
Ethicon · Model Versapoint
• Color-coded and keyed connectors expedite selection and automatically preset specific generator settings • Quick disconnect and connect locking system for fast hysteroscope changes • Accessible and visible outflow and inflow valve levers • Smooth lever-spring mechanism ensures positive electrode control • Swivel thumb-ring permits multi-directional use for greater electrode control and maneuverability • Hysteroscope with a small 4 mm bore size is available in two different options: 30? – WA (Wide Angle) and 12? • Ergonomic, reusable handpiece quickly accepts all configurations of GYNECARE VERSAPOINT™ Electrodes
Key tips
- ·Never defeat or bypass a return-electrode monitoring (REM) alarm to finish a case - it's a direct burn risk.
- ·Verify OR table battery backup - a table that loses power mid-procedure is a real, documented incident type.
- ·Track surgical light lamp-hours rather than waiting for failure - a sudden failure mid-case is avoidable.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Electrosurgical electrode wear
MediumSymptoms: Poor cut/coag, sparking, low power.
Root cause: Burned/eroded blade or pencil.
Return electrode / pad fault
HighSymptoms: Pad alarm, no activation.
Root cause: Poor contact or expired pad.
Instrument / implant breakage
HighSymptoms: Fractured tip, loose component, debris.
Root cause: Metal fatigue, improper reprocessing, or misuse.
Reprocessing / sterilization failure
MediumSymptoms: Residue, bioburden, discoloration.
Root cause: Inadequate cleaning cycle or damaged tray.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Table hydraulic actuator
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Instrument repair / replacement set
High-turnover consumable instruments.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Electrosurgical pencil & electrode
Consumable per procedure.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Return electrode (patient plate)
Single-use; expiry critical.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table hydraulic actuator | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Instrument repair / replacement set High-turnover consumable instruments. | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Electrosurgical pencil & electrode Consumable per procedure. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Return electrode (patient plate) Single-use; expiry critical. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Pre-case functional check
- ·Electrosurgical return-electrode cable inspection
- ·Table hydraulic / mechanical inspection
- ·Annual electrical safety test and full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Electrosurgical electrode wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically poor cut/coag, sparking, low power - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: burned/eroded blade or pencil.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the electrosurgical pencil & electrode per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Return electrode / pad fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically pad alarm, no activation - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: poor contact or expired pad.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the return electrode (patient plate) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms
- Procedure rooms
- Interventional suites
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Deformation of the Verspoint Hysteroscopic System Connector Cable hand grips when autoclaved causing possible non-sterile electrodes.
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