
High Frequency (RF) Leakage Current
STANDARDS AND IEC CLASSIFICATIONS
Class I Equipment (IEC 60601-1)
Accessible conductive parts cannot become live in the event of a basic insulation failure because of the way in which they are
connected to the protective earth conductor.
Type CF Equipment (IEC 60601-1) / Defibrillator Proof
The Arthrex O.P.E.S. Electrosurgical Generator provides a high degree of protection against electric shock, particularly
regarding allowable leakage currents. It is type CF equipment. Patient connections are isolated from earth and resist
the effects of defibrillator discharge.
Drip Proof (IEC 60601-2-2)
The generator enclosure is constructed so that liquid spillage in normal use does not wet electrical insulation or other components
which, when wet, are likely to affect adversely the safety of the generator.
Electromagnetic Interference
When other equipment is placed on or beneath an Arthrex O.P.E.S. Electrosurgical Generator, the unit can be activated without
interference. The generator minimizes electromagnetic interference to video equipment used in the operating room.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-2)
The Arthrex O.P.E.S. Electrosurgical Generator complies with the appropriate IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-2 specifications
regarding electromagnetic compatibility.
Voltage Transients (Emergency Generator Mains Transfer)
The Arthrex O.P.E.S. Electrosurgical Generator operates in a safe manner when the transfer is made between line AC and an
emergency generator voltage source.
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Output for Monopolar and Bipolar Modes
Power readouts agree with actual power into rated load to within 20% or 5 watts, whichever is greater.
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Arthrex, Inc.
Bipolar RF leakage current
< 63 mA
rms at 80 watts
Monopolar RF leakage current (additional tolerance)
< 150 mA
rms
Mode
Output Power
Output Frequency
Repetition Rate
Vp-p max
Crest Factor*
(Rated Load)
Cut I
300 W @ 300 Ω
490 kHz ± 5 kHz
N / A
2500 V
1.6 ± 20%
Cut II
300 W @ 300 Ω
490 kHz ± 5 kHz
N / A
1500 V
1.6 ± 20%
Blend (Max)
200 W @ 300 Ω
490 kHz ± 5 kHz
30 kHz ± 5 kHz
3300 V
3.5 ± 20%
Pinpoint
120 W @ 500 Ω
490 kHz ± 5 kHz
30 kHz ± 5 kHz
3500 V
4.5 ± 20%
Spray
80 W @ 500 Ω
490 kHz ± 5 kHz
30 kHz ± 5 kHz
7000 V
6.5 ± 20%
Bipolar
80 W @ 150 Ω
490 kHz ± 5 kHz
30 kHz ± 5 kHz
1000 V
1.6 ± 20%