
Micro
Reciprocating
Saw
REF 5100-37
5100-37-700 Rev-B
3/04
Stryker Instruments
4100 E. Milham
Kalamazoo, Michigan
(USA) 49001
269-323-7700
1-800-253-3210
European Equivalent 5100-37-713 Rev-B
Japanese Equivalent 5100-37-723 Rev-B
N. European Equivalent 5100-37-749 Rev-B
US Patent: 6,752,816
European Authorized Rep:
RA/QA Manager
Stryker France
ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan
Av. de Satolas Green
69881 MEYZIEU Cedex
France
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
File in your maintenance records
TPS Micro Reciprocating Saw
REF 5100-37
For use with the Tot al Performance System.
read and understand its instructions and review the
important User/Patient Safety information provided in the
TPS Console instruction booklet. Familiarization with the
Total Performance System prior to use is import ant. If
you have any questions, contact your Stryker Instruments representative or S tryker Customer Service at 1800-253-3210.
should be operated and inspected for damage. Do not use if
damage is apparent.
WARNING: Before using any TPS component,
CAUTION: Prior to use, handpiece and accessories
Accessory Information
A complete list of accessories is available from your S tryker
sales representative.
Use Stryker series REF 5100-37 blades and rasp.
• If the blade is not engaged, it may come out of the
• If the blade has a SAFETY line on its shaft, ensure
WARNING: Use only S tryker approved accessories.
WARNINGS:
handpiece during use and damage tissue at the
surgical site.
that the line is hidden within the handpiece.
Important Information
Refer to your TPS Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Sterilization Recommendations for instrument
care information.
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Instructions
Blade Insertion
NOTES:
• Two markers are located
near the blade insertion
area to facilitate the
alignment of the blade.
• The blade will seat in two
positions (marker locations)
that are 180 degrees apart.
• Some blades have a
SAFETY line on the shaft
that will disappear inside the
handpiece when the blade is
properly installed.
1. Fully depress the button (figure 1).
2. Align the blade teeth with one of the markers and
insert the blade into the handpiece until it bottoms.
3. Release the button. The button should return to its
original position and engage the blade (figure 2).
4. Gently twist and tug the blade to ensure the blade
is engaged.
Figure 1
Figure 2
• Before operating the handpiece, gently tug the
• If the blade has a SAFETY line, observe that the
WARNINGS:
blade to verify that the blade is secure.
line is hidden within the handpiece.
Blade Removal
• Fully depress the button, withdraw the blade, and
release the button.
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T roubleshooting
Problem
Blade does not
reciprocate.
Handpiece will
not reach full
speed with
handswitch.
Cause
Blade not seated
properly.
User placing
excessive
pressure on blade
by prying with it.
Handswitch
operation
inhibited by large
midsection of
handpiece.
Solution
Reseat blade.
Release pressure
to allow handpiece
and blade
to do the work.
Fully retract or fully
extend finger rest.
See Instrument Repair/Loaner Program . Outside the
U.S.A., contact your Stryker sales representative or
your nearest subsidiary .
Duty Cycle
Cycle Time: 20 seconds on/ 20 seconds off
Cycle Frequency: 4 times
Break Between Cycles: 30 minutes
Specifications
REF 5100-37 Reciprocating Saw
Size: 7.5 in [190 mm] Long
Weight: 0.6 lbs [.25 Kg]
Speed: 14,000 CPM maximum
Excursion: .1 10 in [2.8 mm]
0.79 in [20 mm] Diameter
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