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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
Table of Contents
Description, Indications for Use, and Contraindication ........................................................ 7
Description .................................................................................................................................. 7
Indications for Use ....................................................................................................................... 7
Contraindications ......................................................................................................................... 7
System Overview ...................................................................................................................... 8
Connection Diagram .................................................................................................................... 8
Principle of Operation .............................................................................................................. 9
Warnings, Precautions, and Adverse Events ......................................................................... 10
Warning ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 10
Adverse events ............................................................................................................................ 11
Controls, Indicators, and Alarms ............................................................................................. 12
Controls & Indicators ................................................................................................................... 12
Alarms .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Diagram of Controls, Indicators, and Alarms .............................................................................. 14
Unpacking, Assembly, and System Check .............................................................................. 15
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................... 15
Assembly and System Check ...................................................................................................... 15
Instructions for Use .................................................................................................................. 16
Operator Training Requirements ................................................................................................ 16
General System Operation ......................................................................................................... 16
Voltage Outputs ........................................................................................................................... 17
System Preparation and Care ................................................................................................... 18
System Preparation .................................................................................................................... 18
Wand Selection ........................................................................................................................... 19
System Shut Down ...................................................................................................................... 19
System Environmental Requirements ......................................................................................... 19
Equipment Disposal ..................................................................................................................... 19