Covidien Force FX-C, User Manual

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Preparing for Monopolar Surgery
Befor
e Surgery
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide 4-7
Preparing for Monopolar Surgery
If you plan to use a footswitching monopolar instrument, you must connect a Valleylab
monopolar footswitch. You may also use a footswitch to activate a handswitching
instrument or a CUSA handpiece with CEM nosecone.
Connections for Monopolar Surgery
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.
Use only a Valleylab monopolar footswitch with the Force FX-C generator. Use of an incompatible
footswitch may cause unexpected output.
Connect accessories to the proper receptacle. Improper connection may result in inadvertent
accessory activation or other potentially hazardous conditions. Follow the instructions provided
with electrosurgical accessories for proper connection and use.
The instrument receptacles on this generator are designed to accept only one instrument at a
time. Do not attempt to connect more than one instrument at a time into a given receptacle.
Doing so will cause simultaneous activation of the instruments.
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.