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Section 4 Assembly
4.1 Installing the Foot Pedal Switch on the LEEP PRECISION Generator
Connect the Foot Pedal Switch to the socket shown in Figure 1 if foot control is desired .
4.2 Installing the Active and Dispersive Electrodes
4.2.1 Placement of the Active Electrode
Connect the Active Electrode to socket shown in Figure 1 .
4.2.1.1 For Foot Switch-Operated Electrode Use (with Adapter)
A 4 mm Reusable Electrosurgical Adapter is supplied with the LEEP PRECISION
Generator (found in the LEEP PRECISION Generator box) . Use the Foot
Switch-Operated Electrode with the Adapter . The Electrode is plugged into the
Adapter, which is then plugged into socket shown in Figure 1 .
4.2.2 Placement of the Dispersive Electrode or Patient Return Electrode
When using an electrosurgical system, it is very important that all of the current delivered to the patient
returns correctly to the LEEP PRECISION Generator via the Patient Return Electrode only .
• Connect the Dispersive Electrode to socket . Refer to Figure 1 .
• The patient must be positioned correctly on the operating table . The patient and operator must not
come in contact with any metal conductive surfaces .
• The Patient Return Electrode must securely contact a vascular area close to the operating site . For a
gynecology procedure, the preferred site is the patient’s thigh . The contact area must be clean, free of
body lotions, shaved, and massaged for good circulation . The Patient Return Electrode contact area
must be maximized and frequently checked for uniform contact during the procedure, especially
if the patient has moved or if liquids have come in contact with the Patient Return Electrode .
The Patient Return Electrode must NEVER be placed so as to allow the patient’s heart to be in the
pathway from the active electrode .
• Power delivery to the operative site may be decreased appreciably if alternate pathways exist; for
example, through the metal operating table, crossed Active Electrode/Patient Return Electrode
Cables, etc .
4.2.2.1 Patient Return Electrode Use
There are two varieties of Patient Return Electrodes that can be used with the LEEP PRECISION Generator:
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: If the Patient Return Electrode with the built-in cable is purchased, the Patient Return
Electrode Cable is plugged directly into socket .
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: If the Patient Return Electrode and a separate Reusable Cable are purchased, the
Patient Return Electrode is connected to the Reusable Cable, which is then plugged
into socket .
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Patient Return Electrode
With Connector
Patient Return Electrode
Without Connector
The Cable is built in
Reusable Cable is purchased
separately from CooperSurgical
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