Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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During Surgery
Patient and Operating Room
Safety
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide 3-7
During Surgery
Generator Power Settings
Caution
Do not stack equipment on top of the generator or place the generator on top of electrical
equipment (except a Force GSU unit or a Force Argon unit). These configurations are unstable
and/or do not allow for adequate cooling.
When using a smoke evacuator in conjunction with the electrosurgical generator, place the
smoke evacuator a distance from the generator and set the generator volume control at a level
that ensures that the activation tones can be heard.
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and other electronic
equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical generator may cause interference with
them.
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone alerts the surgical
team when an accessory is active.
Nonfunction of the generator may cause interruption of surgery. A backup generator should be
available for use.
Notice
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization connector with an
equipotential cable.
Connect the power cord to a wall receptacle having the correct voltage. Otherwise, product
damage may result.
Warning
Confirm proper power settings before proceeding with surgery. Use the lowest power setting
possible for the minimum time necessary to achieve the desired effect.
Never increase the power settings without first checking both the active electrode and the patient
return electrode and their connections. Use the active electrode or forceps only for the minimum
time necessary to achieve the desired surgical effect in order to minimize the possibility of burns.
This is especially true in pediatric and neonatal patients or in any patient where small appendages
are involved.
Caution
The Force FX-C generator cuts effectively at power settings lower than previous models offered by
Covidien. If the proper setting is not known, set the generator at a very low setting and cautiously
increase the power until the desired effect is achieved.