2 Safety
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NightKNIFE / Ligator
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2.2.3. Active
electrodes
Defective or worn electrodes can cause burns on patients.
X
Never use or repair worn or defective jaw components
or electrode surfaces. Dispose of them.
Hot electrode surfaces may cause patient injuries.
X
Maintain sufficient distance between the tips of the
instrument and sensitive tissue structures, such as the
pancreas or intestine.
X
Ensure that hot instruments are not used for
preparation.
Inadvertent activation of the ligation instrument may cause
patient injuries.
X
Do not lay the ligation instrument on the patient.
Dirty electrodes may cause a short circuit, thereby resulting
in functional failure of the ligation instrument.
X
Clean the jaw electrodes regularly with a moist cloth.
X
Replace the jaw insert if the electrodes are damaged.
2.2.4.
Replaceable blade with insertion aid (only for
NightKNIFE with replaceable blade)
Do not recondition the replaceable blade and insertion aid.
X
Replace or discard used blades and insertion aids.
2.2.5.
Repairs and servicing
Do not repair or service defective devices.
X
Discard or replace defective devices.
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