User's Manual

8-4 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting - System Warnings
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System Warnings
System Warnings are serious conditions that have been caused by misuse of the SmartSponge Flex. To correct
a system warning condition, follow the onscreen instructions and press the CONTINUE button to resume
system operation.
Figure 8-2 Example Warning Message Screen
Basin Limit Exceeded
Broken Protocol
CAUSE:
There are 30 or more sponges in the Count Out
Basin.
ACTION:
Remove sponges and separate into groups of no more
than
20 - Press the CONTINUE button and then reinsert
the groups into the Count Out Basin one group at a time
to assure all sponges have been accounted for.
(The system suspends counting while in this warning
screen)
To assure accurate counting, there should never be more
than
20 sponges in the Count Out Basin at a time.
CAUSE:
Sponges that were not scanned in first have
been detected by the Count Out Basin.
ACTION:
Ensure that sponges are first scanned into the case with
the In Scanner and are then deposited into the Count Out
Basin after they are used in surgery.