Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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Correcting a REM Alarm Condition
7-4 Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide
b. Apply a third REM electrode to the patient and connect it to the Patient Return
Electrode receptacle. Select the next best, well vascularized, convex area close to
the surgical site.
If the alarm clears, leave the generator on during draping to avoid disturbing the
return electrode. Remove the return electrodes that is not in use.
If the alarm persists, go to the next step.
5. Unplug the patient return electrode from the generator.
Use a Covidien multiple return/S cord adapter (E0507B) to connect two patient return
electrodes to the generator.
a. Insert the adapter into the Patient Return Electrode receptacle.
b. Insert the plugs of two of the patient return electrodes into the adapter. Choose
the two return electrodes that are on the most vascularized, convex areas in
closest proximity to the surgical site.
If the alarm clears, leave the generator on during draping to avoid disturbing the
return electrodes. Remove the return electrode that is not in use.
If the REM alarm persists, use a backup generator and repeat these steps.
Third REM electrode
Adapter