Bovie ids-400, User Manual

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INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Bovie
®
IDS-400 Electrosurgical Generator is used to deliver RF energy via an assortment of surgical devices to cut and
coagulate different kinds of tissue.
SAFETY
The safe and effective use of electrosurgery depends to a large degree on factors solely under the control of the operator. There is no
substitute for a properly trained and vigilant medical staff. It is important that they read, understand, and follow the operating
instructions supplied with this electrosurgical equipment.
Physicians have used electrosurgical equipment safely in numerous procedures. Before starting any surgical procedure, the surgeon
should be familiar with the medical literature, complications, and hazards of using electrosurgery in that procedure.
To promote the safe use of the Bovie
®
IDS-400, this section presents the warnings and cautions that appear throughout this user’s
guide. It is important that you read, understand, and follow the instructions in these warnings and cautions so that you can operate
this equipment with maximum safety. It is also important that you read, understand, and follow the instructions for use in this
user’s guide.
WARNINGS:
Hazardous Electrical Output - This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians.
Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Bovie
®
IDS-400 in the presence of flammable
materials.
Fire / Explosion Hazard - The following substances will contribute to increased fire and explosion
hazards in the operating room:
• Flammable substances (such as alcohol based skin prepping agents and tinctures)
• Naturally occurring flammable gases which may accumulate in body cavities such as
the bowel
• Oxygen enriched atmospheres
• Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide [N
2
0] atmospheres).
The sparking and heating associated with electrosurgery can provide an ignition source.
Observe fire precautions at all times. When using electrosurgery in the same room with any
of these substances or gases, prevent their accumulation or pooling under surgical drapes, or
within the area where electrosurgery is performed.
Connect the power cord to a properly polarized and grounded power source with the frequency
and voltage characteristics that match those listed on the back of the unit.
Electric Shock Hazard - Connect the generator power cord to a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not use power plug adapters.
Electric Shock Hazard - Always turn off and unplug the generator before cleaning.
Fire Hazard - Do not use extension cords.
Patient Safety - Use the generator only if the self-test has been completed as described.
Otherwise, inaccurate power outputs may result.
Failure of the high frequency electrosurgical equipment could result in an unintended increase of
output power.
The instrument receptacles on this generator are designed to accept only one instrument at a
time. Do not attempt to connect more than one instrument at a time into a given receptacle. Doing
so will cause simultaneous activation of the instruments.
Use the lowest output setting necessary to achieve the desired surgical effect. Use the active
electrode only for the minimum time necessary in order to lessen the possibility of unintended
burn injury. Pediatric applications and/or procedures performed on small anatomic structures may
require reduced power settings. The higher the current flow, and the longer the current is applied,
the greater the possibility of unintended thermal damage to tissue, especially during use on small
structures.
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