Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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Preparing for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery
Befor
e Surgery
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide 4-5
Preparing for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery
If you plan to use a footswitching bipolar instrument, you must connect a bipolar
footswitch. You may also use a footswitch to activate a handswitching instrument.
Connections for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery
Connection for bipolar or macrobipolar surgery using footswitch activation and a
handswitching or footswitching instrument
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard —
• Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
• Ensure that all accessories and adapters are correctly connected and that no metal is exposed
Do not apply a patient return electrode if only bipolar accessories are being used. Otherwise, the
electrosurgical effect may not be limited to the tissue between the bipolar electrodes.
Caution
Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical accessories before
using. Specific instructions are not included in this manual.
Inspect accessories and cords (especially reusable accessories and cords) for breaks, cracks, nicks,
or other damage before every use. If damaged, do not use. Failure to observe this precaution may
result in injury or electrical shock to the patient or surgical team.
Accessories must be connected to the proper receptacle type. In particular, bipolar accessories
must be connected to the Bipolar receptacle only. Improper connection may result in inadvertent
generator activation or a REM Contact Quality Monitor alarm.
BIPOLAR
FOOTSWITCH
Footswitching or
handswitching
instrument
Bipolar footswitch