ArthroCare Quantum RF 12000, User Manual, Page: 11 / 32

ArthroCare
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Quantum™ (RF 12000) System and
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ArthroCare
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Quantum™ 2 (RF 12000) System
User‟s Manual
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Use caution when using Wand tips to probe or manipulate tissue. Forceful contact between Wand tips and tissue or other
instruments may result in damage to the instrument.
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DO NOT use the Wand as a lever to enlarge surgical site or gain access to tissue.
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DO NOT allow fluid to contact any electrical connectors on the Wands, Controller, or Cables during use.
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Maintain the lowest Controller Set Point necessary to achieve the desired tissue effect.
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Confirm proper activation of the Wand if a Controller Set Point is chosen outside of the selected, default settings.
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DO NOT allow patient contact with grounded conductive objects, such as a surgical table frame or an instrument table, to
avoid risk of shock. Grounding pads should not be used.
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DO NOT contact metal objects with an activated Wand.
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Observe fire precautions at all times. Sparking and heating associated with electrosurgery may be an ignition source.
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DO NOT use flammable agents for cleaning and disinfection of the Controller or Cables.
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As with other electrosurgical units, electrodes and Cables can provide paths for high frequency current. Position the cables
to avoid contact with the patient or other electrical leads.
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High frequency (HF) electrosurgical equipment such as the ArthroCare Quantum (RF 12000) System or ArthroCare
Quantum 2 System (RF 12000) may adversely affect the operation of other electronic equipment.
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Electrodes should remain separated from other electrosurgical equipment to avoid inadvertent electrical coupling between
devices.
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Monitoring electrodes should be positioned as far as possible from the surgical electrodes when HF surgical equipment and
physiological monitoring equipment are used simultaneously on a patient. Monitoring electrodes are not recommended.
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Monitoring equipment incorporating high frequency current-limiting devices is recommended.
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DO NOT remove the cover of the Controller. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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DO NOT obstruct the exhaust fan (located at rear of Controller).
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DO NOT
touch the Controller‟s fan and/or speaker while touching the patient.
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Before each use, check that all Controller indicator lights and audio signals are functional. Make sure that the power cable
plug is properly connected to the Controller receptacle.
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To avoid risk of fire, only replace the Controller fuses with the same type and rating.
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The ArthroCare Quantum (RF 12000) System and ArthroCare Quantum 2 System (RF 12000) are designed to be operated
exclusively as a unit. Only use accessories provided by ArthroCare.
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ArthroCare fully warrants the safety and efficacy of our devices when used as intended for indications for which they are
approved. ArthroCare cannot verify the safety of single use Wands that have been reprocessed or reused.
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The Quantum (RF 12000) System and Quantum 2 System (RF 12000) is certified to IEC60601-1-2, class A, and should not
be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment. If the system is used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, the
system should be verified that it is operating in its intended configuration.
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DO NOT use other ArthroCare Foot Controls. Use only the Foot Control provided with the Quantum (RF 12000) System and
Quantum 2 System (RF 12000) or the optional wireless Foot Control (P/N H4001-0X).
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When endoscopes are used with endoscopically-used accessories, the patient leakage currents may be additive.
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DO NOT use controller if the alarms during system check are not audible .
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If a Power Cord other than the ArthroCare Power Cord is used, please ensure the Power Cord complies with the voltage
and current rating listing on the back panel of the Controller. Failure to do so may alter the performance of the Controller.
ADVERSE EVENTS
As a consequence of electrosurgery, damage to surrounding tissue through iatrogenic injury could occur.