Zimmer ATS 1200
Zimmer · Model ATS 1200
Safety: Battery back-up, visual and audio alarms, positive locking connectors, and other proprietary features help ensure patient safety. Cuff lockout feature keeps the cuff inflated even if the unit is turned off. Reliability: Advanced microprocessor technology includes self-diagnostic tests and continuous monitoring for consistently dependable performance. Convenience: Fast inflation and deflation save time for busy operating room personnel. Ergonomic contours facilitate handling and operation for positive, confident control. High Quality Inflation: The A.T.S. 1200 addresses important concerns in medical tourniquet system design, providing the features that healthcare facilities demand for safety, reliability, and convenience. Patient Safety: Dual cuffs provide precise, independent monitoring and performance for bilateral or bier block procedures. Accurate pressure monitoring for patient safety and confidence. Positive-locking connectors supply safe, leak-free inflation. Angled ports keep connectors clear of the surgical site. Visual and audio alarms readily detect pressure variations. Cuff Features: Low-profile cuffs stay in place without discomfort. Select reusable cuffs or disposable sterile cuffs to eliminate cross-contamination. Cuff sleeves help reduce wrinkles, pinching, and shearing of soft tissue. Color-coded cuffs from 8 - 42" accommodate virtually all patients and limbs. User Friendly: Large LED display is adjustable and easy to read, even from a distance. Simple setup includes user-defined default pressure and time settings. Lightweight, portable unit can be mounted on an I.V. pole or placed on a table. 45-minute battery backup to help ensure continuous power. The A.T.S. Family: The A.T.S. family of Automatic Tourniquet Systems is designed to meet the specific demands of a variety of healthcare facilities and orthopedic and clinical applications. Zimmer tourniquet cuffs are a leader in the industry.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Cuff will not inflate
HighSymptoms: Main or second cuff does not pressurise on command.
Root cause: Membrane panel not seated, pump not plugged in, a stuck-open deflate valve, or a valve-driver / harness fault.
Cuff will not deflate
HighSymptoms: Cuff stays pressurised when deflation is commanded.
Root cause: Deflate valve stuck shut, or a valve-driver / harness fault.
Pressure inaccurate / self-check calibration fault
HighSymptoms: Displayed pressure disagrees with a reference, self-check on power-up fails.
Root cause: Pressure transducer drift or a control-board calibration fault.
Cuff / hose leak detected
MediumSymptoms: System repeatedly tops up the cuff, leak alarm, set pressure not held.
Root cause: Cuff bladder or hose leak, or a loose positive-locking connector.
Runs on battery / short backup time
MediumSymptoms: Battery indicator lit or flashing during normal use, unit dies on transport.
Root cause: Aged backup battery or a charger fault (battery is for power-loss / transport only).
Out-of-box or intra-operative failure (recall history)
HighSymptoms: Unit fails at first use or mid-procedure.
Root cause: Subject of a Zimmer A.T.S. 3000 voluntary removal for out-of-box and intra-operative failures - check the unit's serial against the recall notice.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Air pump
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Inflate / deflate valve assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Difficult
Pressure transducer
Recalibrate after replacement.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Membrane panel / keypad
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Backup battery
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Tourniquet cuff and hose
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air pump | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Inflate / deflate valve assembly | Major service part | $$ | Difficult |
| Pressure transducer Recalibrate after replacement. | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Membrane panel / keypad | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Backup battery | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Tourniquet cuff and hose | Periodic replacement | $$ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Cuff will not inflate
- Confirm the membrane panel is fully seated at its connector (P8 on the ATS 3000).
- Check the internal tubing is not pinched and all pneumatic connectors are mated.
- Confirm the pump is plugged in and its harness is undamaged.
- Check the deflate valve is not stuck open and the valve harness is intact.
- Run the functional and calibration checks after any repair.
Symptom: Pressure reading suspect
- Power-cycle and let the self-check calibration run.
- Tee a calibrated reference manometer to the cuff port.
- Compare at several set pressures across the range.
- If out of tolerance, recalibrate per the service manual or replace the transducer.
- Re-verify against the reference and record the date.
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Zimmer Biomet is recalling the Altius M-INI OCT Posterior Spinal Fixation System because the driver is unable to mate with the screw head tulip.
- RECALL
Zimmer is conducting a voluntary removal of some Zimmer A.T.S. 3000 tourniquets after receiving complaints of both out-of-box failures and failures during surgical procedures on some of the affected units. During failure the unit will alarm, lock into a non-operational mode, and the display screen will go blank. Based on investigation, this problem appears to be due to a counterfeit chip on the
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