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Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide
General
Warning
Always use the lowest output setting necessary that achieves the desired surgical effect. The
active electrode should be utilized 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.
Use electrosurgery with caution in the presence of internal or external pacemakers. Interference
produced by the use of electrosurgical devices can cause devices such as a pacemaker to enter an
asynchronous mode or can block the pacemaker effect entirely. Consult the pacemaker
manufacturer or hospital Cardiology Department for further information when use of
electrosurgical appliances is planned in patients with cardiac pacemakers.
If the patient has an internal cardiac defibrillator (ICD), contact the ICD manufacturer for
instructions before performing an electrosurgical procedure. Electrosurgery may cause multiple
activations of ICDs.
Covidien recommends against the use of laparoscopic surgery on pregnant patients.
Do not use electrosurgical equipment unless properly trained to use it in the specific procedure
being undertaken. Use by physicians without such training has resulted in serious, unintended
patient injury, including bowel perforation and unintended, irreversible tissue necrosis.
Hazardous Electrical Output
—This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians.
Caution
Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this generator before using.
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