TRITON ™

Power Surgical Instrument System

Instruction Manual
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 Table of Contents

TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Power Source Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

“SAFE” Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pre-Operative Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Post-Operative Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System Sterilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TRITON™ Compact Micro-Saw Handpieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TRITON™ Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Service and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

General Warning

Before using the TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System, it is EXTREMELY im­por­tant that you read this
instruction manual.

Extreme caution must be observed when using TRITON components near delicate neural and vascular struc­tures.
Improper use may cause in­ju­ry to the patient or hos­pi­tal staff.

We recommend in-service training by our rep­re­sen­ta­tives. If ques­tions arise, please call one of our consultants
at 800-643-2773 or 817-788-6400.

Indications for Use

The TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System is intended for use during surgical procedures to cut hard tissue,
bone, and soft tissue.

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 TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System Components

MIDAS REX® High Speed Motor

• Controlled by foot pedal on TRITON Pneumatic Control.

1 – Motor
2 – Permanently attached hose
3 – Disposable air diffuser
4 – Attachment
5 – Dissecting Tool

[Refer to Midas Rex Instrumentation System Instruction Manual for

de­tailed op­er­at­ing in­struc­tions.]

TRITON™ High Torque (HT) Handpiece

1 – “Pistol Grip” Pneumatic Motor

2 – TRITON Hose (removable)
3 – “Quick Release” button (easy installation and re­mov­al
of TRITON Attachments)
4 – Trigger Control (pressure sensitive to al­low vari­able
speed operation)
5 – Forward/Reverse Switch (directional)

TRITON™ Compact Micro-Saw Handpieces

• All use TRITON Hose (re­mov­able).

1 • Each has variable speed, Fin­ger Control with
a “Safe­ty Slide.”
2

1 – Micro-Oscillating Saw Handpiece

3
2 – Micro-Sagittal Saw Handpiece
3 – Micro-Reciprocating Saw Handpiece

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 TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System Components

TRITON™ Pneumatic Control

• Independent op­er­a­tion of both the MIDAS REX® Motor and the TRI­TON HT Handpiece or a TRITON Compact
Micro-Saw Handpiece.
• U.S. version (part #703002) includes internal regulator and operates at 8.3 bar (120 psi) nominal
pres­sure, 13.8 bar (200 psi) maximum pressure.
• International version (part #703003) does not include internal regulator and op­er­ates at pres­sures up
to 8.3 bar (120 psi).
• Maximum pressure for the MIDAS REX Motor is either 8.3 bar (120 psi), 10.3 bar (150 psi), or 13.8 bar (200 psi),
depending on the pressure requirements of the MIDAS REX Motor being used.
• Also operates MEDNEXT® Drill. Maximum pressure for MEDNEXT Drill is 10.3 bar (150 psi). [Refer to Mednext
Bone Dissecting System Instruction Manual (#913001) for de­tailed operating instructions.]
• Quick-connect couplers for TRITON Auto Lubricator (for use with the MIDAS REX Motor) and for TRITON Hose.
Connect MIDAS REX Motor to gold quick-connect coupler on TRITON Auto Lubricator. Use black quick-connect
coupler for MEDNEXT Drill.
1 – Quick-connect coupler for TRITON Hose
2 – Quick-connect coupler for TRITON Auto Lubricator
with MIDAS REX Motor or for MEDNEXT Drill

3 – DISS (Diameter Index Safety

System) fitting for Pneumatic
Supply Hose

Pneumatic Supply Hose

DISS fitting connects the gas source to the

Pneu­mat­ic Control:

• Standard length – 6.1 meters (20 feet)

• Optional length – 9.1 meters (30 feet)

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 Power Source Requirements

TRITON™ Compact
Spec­i­fi­ca­tions TRITON™ HT Handpiece Micro-Saw Handpiece

Operating pressure 8.3 to 13.8 bar (120 to 200 psi) 8.3 to 13.8 bar (120 to 200 psi)
with U.S. version TRITO with U.S. version TRI­TON
Pneumatic Control (#703002); Pneumatic Control (#703002);
up to 8.3 bar (120 psi) with up to 8.3 bar (120 psi) with
international version (#703003) international version (#703003)
7 bar (100 psi) if connected 7 bar (100 psi) if con­nect­ed
directly to gas source directly to gas source

Activation method Trigger Control, variable speed Finger Control, variable speed

Forward/Reverse Yes No

Lubrication None None

Detachable hose Yes (blue) Yes (blue)

Cannulation 3.2 mm (.125”) None

Gas Type
Nitrogen or dry, filtered com­pressed air.

Required Pressure
U.S. version of TRITON Pneumatic Control with internal regulator (part #703002): 8.3 to 13.8 bar
(120 to 200 psi) max­i­mum, 8.3 bar (120 psi) nominal.

International version of TRITON Pneumatic Control without internal regulator (part #703003): 8.3 bar
(120 psi) max­i­mum.

Gas Source
Nitrogen cylinder used with a Pressure Reg­u­la­tor (CGA 580 fitting) or in-house com­pressed air.

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 “SAFE” Position

TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece

The TRITON HT Handpiece will not op­er­ate in the “SAFE” position.

To operate the TRITON HT Handpiece, activate and depress the Trigger Control.

“SAFE”: Turn Trigger Control to “ON”: Trigger Control in vertical

either side. position will allow activation of
handpiece.

“SAFE”: Turn directional “ON”: Forward/Reverse Switch

Forward/Reverse Switch to in forward or reverse position will
middle position. allow activation of handpiece.

TRITON™ Compact Micro-Saw Handpieces

The TRITON Compact Micro-Saw Handpieces will not op­er­ate in the “SAFE” position.

To op­er­ate Com­pact Mi­cro-Saw Handpieces, activate and depress the Finger Control.

“SAFE”: Lift Finger Control and “ON”: To activate, lift Fin­ger

push “Safety Slide” away from Con­trol and push “Safety Slide”
“ON” position. to “ON” position.

CAUTION: Always install TRITON Handpieces, Attachments, saw blades and other items
with Handpiece in “SAFE” position.

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 Pre-Operative Procedures

STEP A – Pneumatic Supply Hose Connections (DISS Fittings)

1A. For in-house gas source with 1B. For in-house gas source with 1C. For nitrogen tank gas source,
DISS fitting, connect one end Schrader fitting, connect one connect one end of the
of Pneumatic Supply Hose to end of Pneumatic Supply Hose Pneumatic Supply Hose
wall fitting. to DISS-Schrader Adapter. to the Pressure Regulator.
Connect Adapter to wall fitting.

2. Connect the other end of the hose

to the Pneumatic Control.

NOTES: When operating TRITON Handpieces with­out the TRITON Pneumatic Control, connect the
male Schrader fitting on TRITON Hose directly to a gas source. Set pres­sure at 7 bar (100 psi).
When connecting TRITON Pneumatic Supply Hose to a MIDAS REX Safety Valve Regulator (SVR),
remove in-line oiler assembly from SVR. Wrench-tighten WF-4 valve to SVR, then hand-tighten Pneumatic
Supply Hose DISS fitting to WF-4 valve. Hand-tighten all DISS fittings – DO NOT use wrench­es. If DISS
fittings are unavailable, contact MIDAS REX® for an adapter.

STEP B – TRI­TON™ Hose and Hand­piece Connections to Pneu­mat­ic Con­trol

1. Connect color-coded blue 2. Check to see that TRITON 3. Connect TRITON HT

TRITON Hose to blue HT Handpiece or Compact Handpiece or Compact
quick-connect coupler on Micro-Saw Handpiece is in Micro-Saw Handpiece to
the Pneumatic Con­trol. “SAFE” po­si­tion. TRITON Hose with “J”
lock. Handpieces can be
connected while the TRITON
Hose is pressurized.

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 Pre-Operative Procedures

STEP C – MIDAS REX® Connections to Pneumatic Control

1. Unscrew Lubricant Reservoir in 2. Check that siphon tube is 3. Fill with MIDAS REX
“OFF” direction. (If Pneumatic seat­ed firmly in side hole Lu­bri­cant until lubricant reaches
Control is pressurized, turn un­der reservoir cap. “FULL” line. Reattach and firm­ly
off gas source and depress hand-tight­en reservoir.
foot pedal 3 to 5 times to CAUTION: Do not cross-thread
remove air from system.) reservoir. Use only MIDAS REX
Lubricant.

4. Place alignment pin of Auto 5. Attach Air Diffuser to base of 6. Connect MIDAS REX Motor to
Lubricator into align­ment port of MIDAS REX motor hose. gold quick-connect coupler on
Pneumatic Control. Push Auto the Auto Lubricator.
Lubricator into black NOTE:
quick-con­nect cou­pler. Connect MEDNEXT® Drill
directly to black quick-connect
coupler on TRITON™ Pneu-matic
Control. Refer to the MEDNEXT®
Bone Dissecting System Manual
for lubrication, cleaning and
maintenance of the Mednext Drill
System.

7. Pressurize system and adjust

lubricant flow rate. Depress LUBRICANT DRIP RATES
Pneumatic Control foot pedal
to run motor, then adjust flow • MIDAS REX Classic Motor
control on Auto Lubricator 1 drop per 10-12 seconds
(see chart this page).
• MIDAS REX III Motor
1 drop per 30-60 seconds

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 Post-Operative Procedures

Disassembly

1. Discard used dissecting tools and blades.

2A. Remove MIDAS REX® Motor 2B. Hold TRITON™ Hose firm­ly and
from Auto Lubricator by remove by turning blue quick-
push­ing down gold quick- connect coupler counter-
con­nect coupler. Discard Air clockwise.
Diffuser. If Auto Lubricator
is stored separately from
Pneumatic Control, store upright
or remove lubricant from
reservoir before storage.

3. Turn off gas source and depress

foot pedal 3 to 5 times to re­move
air from Pneumatic Supply Hose.

4. Remove Pneumatic Supply Hose from Pneumatic Control and gas source.

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 Post-Operative Procedures

Cleaning

Clean the MIDAS REX® Motor according to instructions in the MIDAS REX Instrumentation System Operative Manual.

CAUTION: A TRITON™ Hand­piece must be con­nect­ed to the TRITON Hose to keep water out of the Handpiece during
the clean­ing process.

1. Clean TRITON HT Handpiece, 1A. Clean central cannulation 1B. Flush the nose of the
TRITON Compact Micro-Saw shaft of the TRI­TON HT TRITON HT Handpiece,
Handpieces, TRITON Hose and all Hand­piece with a wire driver Reciprocating Saw
TRITON Attachments immediately can­nu­la­tion brush. Clean Attachment and Compact
after use with an appropriate mild nose of the Micro-Reciprocating
de­ter­gent solution and brush. TRITON HT Handpiece, Saw Handpiece with
Reciprocating Saw a water-pik.
Attachment and Compact
Micro-Reciprocating Saw
Handpiece with the same
brush.

2. Rinse instrumentation under

running water to remove all traces
of de­ter­gent solution. If possible,
use dis­tilled water for the final
rinse.

WARNINGS: DO NOT lubricate or oil the TRI­TON

Handpieces or the TRITON Hose. DO NOT immerse.
DO NOT use ultrasonic washer/sterilizer.
If any TRITON Handpiece is AC­CI­DEN­TAL­LY
IMMERSED in saline, disinfectant, clean­ing fluid,
or any other corrosive substance, take the following
steps:
1. Immerse the Handpiece in distilled water for
3. Disconnect the TRITON Hose
1 minute to dilute the corrosive fluid.
from the TRI­TON HT Handpiece
or Compact Micro-Saw Handpiece. 2. Immediately, steam sterilize the Handpiece in
Dry all components with a lint-free a prevacuum sterilizer at 132° C for 4 minutes.
tow­el.

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 TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System Sterilization

Sterilization Guidelines

1. Remove TRITON™ Hose from TRITON™ Handpiece.

DO NOT attempt to remove hose from the MIDAS REX® Motor or MEDNEXT® Drill.

Exposure Times
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilization
132°C/270°F for 4 minutes.

Gravity Displacement Steam Sterilization

2. Place cleaned MIDAS REX® Motor
132°C/270°F for 30 minutes.
or MEDNEXT® Drill and TRI­TON™
Hose in bottom of instrument case.

3. Place TRITON™ Handpieces, attachments,

and accessories in ap­pro­pri­ate depressions
of insert trays.
Set tray in case.
NOTE:
Midas Rex or Mednext attachments
can be placed in their respective insert trays
and positioned in the TRITION instrument
case.

4. Place lid on instrument case and sterilize.

WARNINGS:

Following steam sterilization, the instrumentation must be allowed to cool to room temperature prior
to use.

Dissecting tools and saw blades are single use, dis­pos­able items.

DO NOT steam sterilize Pneumatic Control, Auto Lubricator, Pneumatic Supply Hose, DISS to
Schrader Adapter or Pressure Regulator; the ster­il­iza­tion process could dam­age components and void
the warranty.

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 TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece

TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece Operation

1. Attachments may be preloaded 2. With TRITON HT Handpiece in “SAFE”

before insertion into the TRITON position, insert preloaded Attachment
HT Handpiece. by depressing quick-release button on
top of Handpiece. Snap Attachment into
Handpiece with a slight twisting motion
un­til seated.

3. Place the TRITON HT Handpiece 4. After use, return Trigger Control to

in “RUN” position with the Trigger “SAFE” position prior to removing
Control vertical. The Forward/ Attachment. Turn Forward/
Reverse Switch should be in the Reverse Switch to middle position.
“FORWARD” position.

NOTE: The TRITON HT

Handpiece has a Handle
Extension that screws into
the back of the Handpiece.
The Handle Extension
provides bal­ance and
two-hand­ed con­trol for
various drilling and cutting
applications.
5. Remove Attachment by depressing
quick-release but­ton on top of
TRITON HT Handpiece.

CAUTION: Insert all Attachments into TRITON HT Handpiece with Handpiece in “SAFE” po­si­tion.

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 TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece Attachments

Sagittal Saw Attachment

1. Insert Sagittal Saw Attachment into TRI­TON 2. Insert the Sagittal Saw Key into the
HT Hand­piece in a position to allow easy Attachment and turn coun­ter­clock­wise
in­ser­tion of the Sagittal Saw Key. Note that until there is slight re­sis­tance.
Attachment may be in­stalled in 12 dif­fer­ent
po­si­tions to facilitate proper surgical ac­cess.

3. Insert the blade in the space between 4. Turn the Sagittal Saw Key clockwise to
the two jaws, ensuring that the blade lock the blade. Run briefly, then retighten
is fully seated. blade.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten.

To remove the blade, insert the Sagittal Saw Key into the Attachment and turn coun­ter­clock­wise.

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 TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece Attachments

Reciprocating Saw Attachment

1. Insert Reciprocating Saw Attachment into 2. With collet nut loosened, insert blade
TRI­TON HT Handpiece while Handpiece is until ful­ly seat­ed.
in “SAFE” positon. The Attachment may be
installed in different positions to facilitate
prop­er surgical ac­cess.

3. Finger-tighten collet nut. Run briefly, then

retighten collet nut.

To remove the blade, unscrew the collet nut.

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 TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece Attachments

AO/Synthes® Chuck and Trinkle Chuck Attachments

AO/Synthes® Chuck (left) To install drill bit, pull back on

and Trinkle Chuck (right) Attachment Collar. Insert drill bit
Attachments. and release Attachment Collar.
Reverse procedure to re­move
drill bit.

Jacobs Chuck Attachments

Keyless Jacobs
Chucks are
available in 1/8”
and 1/4” HT sizes.

Jacobs Chucks and key To install drill bit, turn key

placement for 5/32” and to open ridged collar. Insert
1/4” HT sizes. drill bit. Reverse procedure
to re­move drill bit.

Hudson and Zimmer® Chuck HT Attachments

To install instrument, pull back on

Attachment Collar, then insert male
end of instrument into Chuck. Reverse
Hudson Chuck HT (left) and procedure to re­move drill bit.
Zimmer® Chuck HT (right)
Attachments.

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 TRITON™ High Torque Handpiece Attachments

Wire and Pin Collet Attachments

Wire Collet accepts wires up to 1.6mm (.062”) in diameter. Pin Collet accepts pins up to 3.2mm (.125”) in di­am­e­ter.

1. Insert Wire or Pin Collet while 2. Screw the Cannulated Extension

TRITON HT Handpiece is in into back of the TRITON HT
“SAFE” position. Handpiece to protect op­er­a­tor
from the point of the wire or pin.

3. Insert wire or pin into the front 4. Put the instrument in the
or back of the TRI­TON HT “RUN” position by po­si­tion­ing
Handpiece. the Trigger Control vertically.
Turn Forward/Reverse Switch to
the “FORWARD” position.

5. Squeeze wire/pin Advance Lever

and hold it down.

6. Depress Trigger Control to drive the wire/pin. The pressure-sensitive trigger allows vari­able speed operation.

7. To obtain additional wire/pin length, release the wire/pin Advance Lever and Trigger Control. Pull back on
the in­stru­ment. Squeeze the wire/pin Advance Lever and Trigger Control to drive the wire.

8. To remove threaded wire/pin, put the Forward/Re­verse Switch in “RE­VERSE,” squeeze wire/pin Advance
Lever and depress Trigger Control.

9. Remove Wire or Pin Collet while TRITON HT Handpiece is in “SAFE” position.

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 TRITON™ Compact Micro-Saw Handpieces

Compact Micro-Sagittal Saw Handpiece

Insert blade into Compact Micro-Sagittal Saw Handpiece with Safety Slide in the “SAFE” position.

1. To install blade, lift Saw Blade 2. Align hole in blade with alignment
Lever. pin in vice.

3. Push Saw Blade Lever down to

lock blade in place. DO NOT force
Saw Blade Lever.

4. To activate, depress Finger Control with Safety Slide in “ON” position.

5. To remove blade, push Safety Slide into “SAFE” po­si­tion and lift Saw Blade Lever.

CAUTION: Use Micro-Sagittal Saw Blades only. DO NOT USE HT-SAGITTAL SAW BLADES.

Compact Micro-Reciprocating Saw Handpiece*

Insert blade into Compact Micro-Reciprocating Saw Handpiece with Safety Slide in the “SAFE” position.

1. With collet nut loosened, insert 2. Finger-tighten collet nut. Run

blade until fully seated. briefly, then retighten collet nut.

3. To activate, depress Finger Control with Safety Slide in “ON” position.

4. To remove blade, push Safety Slide into “SAFE” po­si­tion and unscrew collet nut.

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 TRITON™ Compact Micro-Saw Handpieces

Compact Micro-Oscillating Saw Handpiece

Insert blade into Compact Micro-Oscillating Saw Handpiece with Safety Slide in the “SAFE” position.

1. To install blade, use Os­cil­lat­ing 2. Insert blade underneath hex nut

Key to unscrew hex nut. and washer. Tighten hex nut with
Os­cil­lat­ing Key. Run saw briefly,
then retighten hex nut.

3. To ac­ti­vate Micro-Oscillating Saw Handpiece, depress Finger Control with Safety Slide in “ON” position.

4. To remove blade, push Safety

Slide into “SAFE” po­si­tion and
use Oscillating Key to unscrew
hex nut.

CAUTION: When connecting any Compact Micro-Saw Handpiece to the TRITON Hose, ensure the
Safety Slide is in the “SAFE” position. Insert blades into, or remove blades from, any Compact Micro-Saw
Handpiece with Safety Slide in the “SAFE” position.

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 TRITON™ Hose

TRITON™ Hose:

1. Inspect TRITON Hose before each use: Check carefully for any punctures, tears, or worn areas. Also check the
metal bands at each end of the hose for looseness or wear. Do not use a hose that has any of these conditions.
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair a torn hose by wrapping tape around it. This could restrict the exhaust flow
and cause the hose to explode.

2. Test the TRITON Hose prior to surgery:

• Wear safety goggles or glasses.

• Attach the TRITON Hose to the Pneumatic Control.

• Slowly open the nitrogen control valve (nitrogen tank with regulator or “in-house” nitrogen). Listen for any
sounds of leakage. Leakage indicates a worn or damaged hose. Do not use hose if there is any evidence of
­pressure leakage.

• Attach the TRITON Handpiece to the hose and test for normal operation. Note: if the air hose does not easily
insert into the handpiece there are two possible problems: 1) The hose fitting or the handpiece fitting may be
bent or damaged. Try another hose and handpiece to see if the damaged part can be identified.
It must be returned for service. 2) The O-ring in the handpiece connector may be dried out. It can be lubricated
with a small amount of STERILE petroleum jelly or sterile water (not saline).

• Ensure that the hose does not slip loose from the handpiece when in use. It could whip about, ­possibly causing
an injury.

3. Return the TRITON Hose at least once per year for routine inspection and service. Aging and repeated
usage/sterilization will gradually deteriorate the hose materials. Eventually, the materials may crack and break under
­pressure. This could result in the hose exploding and whipping about, possibly causing an injury. This
is why it is important to routinely return the hose for inspection and service.

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 Precautions

Precautions

• Prior to each use, the entire TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System must be inspected for proper op­er­a­tion.
Check all components for gas leakage and return for servicing if necessary.

• Do not operATE power system if the TRITON Hose is damaged.

• Inspect the TRITON Hose before each use for any punctures, tears, or worn areas. Also check the metal bands at
each end of the hose for looseness or wear. Do not attempt to repair a torn hose by wrapping tape around it; such
taping could restrict the exhaust flow and cause the hose to rupture. If the TRITON Hose is dam­aged, send it in for
repair.

• Return the TRITON Hose at least once per year for routine inspection and service. Normal aging, repeat­ed usage,
and sterilization will gradually deteriorate the hose materials, causing cracks and breakage under
pres­sure.

• Attach the TRITON Handpieces to the hose and test for normal operation. NOTE: If the TRITON Hose does not
insert easily into the Handpieces, there are two possible problems:

1. The hose fitting or the Handpiece fitting may be bent or damaged. Try another hose and Handpiece to see if the
damaged part can be identified. Return damaged parts for service.

2. The o-ring in the Handpiece connector may be dried out. It can be lubricated with a small amount of ster­ile
petroleum jelly or sterile water (not saline).

• Wear safety goggles or glasses when using the TRITON Power Surgical Instrument System.

• DO NOT initiate patient contact without testing instruments completely. Test for vibration, heat, etc. in the
Handpieces, Attachments, and hoses.

• ALWAYS change Handpieces and Attachments with instrument in the “SAFE” position.

• DO NOT operate Saw Attachments or Compact Micro-Saws if blades cannot be firmly secured.

• DO NOT use excessive force during surgery. Using excessive force may cause vibration or breakage, which may
result in serious injury.

• Use ONLY TRITON saw blades with the TRITON HT Handpiece Saw Attachments and Compact Micro-Saw
Handpieces. Exact fit of blades is essential for stability and proper operation of equipment.

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Warnings

• DO NOT operate the TRITON™ Power Surgical Instrument System unless you have been trained by an
official Medtronic Midas Rex representative.

• Prior to each use, the entire TRITON Power Surgical Instrument System must be inspected for proper operation.
Check all components for air leakage and return for servicing if leakage is noticed.

• DO NOT initiate patient contact without testing instruments completely: test for vibration, heat, etc. in the
handpiece, hose, and attachments.

• Eye protection should be worn by operating room personnel and surgeons during use of the TRITON Power
Surgical Instrument System.

• Following steam sterilization, the components must be allowed to cool to room temperature prior to use.

• DO NOT operate power system if TRITON Hose is damaged.

• DO NOT operate handpiece without making sure the proper attachment is used.

• DO NOT use an attachment that gets hot or an attachment that is damaged in any way.

• DO NOT operate the Sagittal Saw Attachment, Reciprocating Saw Attachment, Compact Micro-Sagittal Saw,
Compact Micro-Oscillating Saw, or Compact Micro-Reciprocating Saw if blades cannot be firmly secured.

• DO NOT use excessive force during surgery. Excessive force may lead to vibration or breakage which may
result in serious injury.

• Use ONLY blades manufactured by Medtronic Midas Rex. Exact fit of blades is essential for stability and
proper operation of equipment.

• Always install a new blade prior to use.

/ Caution: Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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 Service and Warranty

Contact: Medtronic Midas Rex

Technical Support: 800-643-2773
817-788-6400

CAUTION ABOUT REPAIRS

When MIDAS REX®, MEDNEXT® or TRITON™  equipment requires servicing or repair, it is strongly urged that the
equipment be returned to MEDTRONIC MIDAS REX, Fort Worth, TX, for quality assured service by factory-trained
personnel who will utilize genuine parts as required.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Medtronic Midas Rex warrants that the instruments and parts sold by Medtronic Midas Rex have been tested, inspected
and shipped from the factory in proper working condition, free of visible defects.

Medtronic Midas Rex warrants the following to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year after the date of purchase:
MIDAS REX® Motors* TRITON™ Pneumatic Controls
MIDAS REX® Hoses TRITON™ Attachments
MIDAS REX® Foot Controls Bur Storage Cabinets
MEDNEXT® Handpieces Bur Racks
MEDNEXT® Hoses Pressure Regulators
MEDNEXT® Foot Controls Sterilization Trays
TRITON™ Handpieces Pneumatic Supply Hoses
TRITON™ Hoses
Any service or repair work done by Medtronic Midas Rex on the equipment listed above, following the one (1) year
warranty period, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months after the date of
shipment back to the customer.
*MIDAS REX® Driver Motor
Medtronic Midas Rex warrants the MIDAS REX® Driver Motor (Product Number: MRDM) to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of six (6) months after the date of purchase.
Any service or repair work done by Medtronic Midas Rex on the MIDAS REX® Driver Motor (MRDM), following the six
(6) month warranty period, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after
the date of shipment back to the customer.
Medtronic Midas Rex warrants the following to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety
(90) days after the date of purchase:
• MIDAS REX® Attachments and Tubes
• MEDNEXT® Attachments
Medtronic Midas Rex warrants all other accessories not listed above to be free from any defects in material or
workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase. Medtronic Midas Rex will service or replace
any accessories found to be defective on receiving the defective part.

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 Service and Warranty (continued)

This warranty does not apply to any instrument or part, which has been:
1. Damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or tampering.
2. Modified without written permission of Medtronic Midas Rex.
3. Used contrary to the instructions and warnings specified in the Medtronic Midas Rex instruction manuals for
MIDAS REX®, MEDNEXT® or TRITON™ equipment.
4. Serviced or repaired by anyone other than Medtronic Midas Rex.
5. Damaged by the use of accessories other than genuine MIDAS REX® Tools and Attachments, MEDNEXT® Burs and
Attachments, or TRITON™ Blades and Attachments.
This warranty does not include any implied warranties or any warranty of any type including without limitation
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, other than those expressly contained herein. This warranty is
exclusive and in lieu of other warranties, whether written, oral or implied.

LIABILITY IN CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

While Medtronic Midas Rex guarantees complete compatibility among its products within a specific product line, it
disclaims any responsibility should a surgical procedure be complicated by a misadventure if:
1. The MIDAS REX® Motors are used with dissecting tools other than MIDAS REX® Dissecting Tools that are
manufactured, authorized, or quality controlled by the Medtronic Midas Rex.
2. MIDAS REX® Dissecting Tools manufactured, authorized, or quality controlled by the Medtronic Midas Rex are
used with any Motor other than the appropriate MIDAS REX® motor.
3. The MEDNEXT® Drills are used with burs other than MEDNEXT® Burs that are manufactured, authorized, or
quality controlled by the Medtronic Midas Rex.
4. MEDNEXT® Burs manufactured, authorized, or quality controlled the Medtronic Midas Rex are used with any drill
other than the appropriate MEDNEXT® Drill.
5. The TRITON™ HT Handpiece is used with attachments or saw blades other than TRITON™ attachments or saw
blades that are manufactured, authorized, or quality controlled by the Medtronic Midas Rex.
6. The TRITON™ Compact Micro-Saws are used with saw blades other than TRITON™ saw blades that are
manufactured, authorized, or quality controlled by the Medtronic Midas Rex.
7. TRITON™ saw blades manufactured, authorized, or quality controlled by the Medtronic Midas Rex are used with
any handpiece/attachment other than the appropriate TRITON™ handpiece/attachment.
Note: The Limited Warranty does not apply to services required as the result of damage caused by the use of non-genuine
MIDAS REX®, MEDNEXT® or TRITON™ manufactured cutting tools. Peak performance, reliability and maximum service
life from your MIDAS REX®, MEDNEXT® or TRITON™ instrumentation may be assured by using only those products
that are manufactured by and sold through Medtronic Midas Rex, Fort Worth, Texas.

MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION
It is strongly recommended that Surgeons and Operating Room Personnel become thoroughly familiar with all
Medtronic Midas Rex equipment prior to use in surgery. To assist in this effort, Medtronic Midas Rex offers several
Hands-On Workshops. Contact your local Medtronic Neurologic Technologies Sales Representative or Medtronic Midas
Rex for schedules.

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