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Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
Correcting Malfunctions
System is on, but did not
complete the self-test.
Software malfunction.
Turn off the energy platform,
then turn on.
Internal component
malfunction.
Note the code along with all
information on the error
screen. Note the number and
refer to
Use a backup energy platform.
Contact your biomedical
engineering department or a
Covidien technical service
representative for assistance.
Energy platform is on and
instrument is activated, but
system does not deliver
output.
Malfunctioning foot pedal or
handswitching instrument.
Turn off the energy platform.
Check and correct all
instrument connections.
Turn on the energy platform.
Replace the instrument if it
continues to malfunction.
Power is set too low or turned
off.
Increase the power setting.
An alarm condition exists.
Note the code along with all
information on the error
screen. Note the number and
refer to
In case of a REM alarm, refer to
Correcting a REM-Alarm
Condition
Internal component
malfunction.
Contact your biomedical
engineering department or a
Covidien technical service
representative for assistance.
System does not detect tissue-
fusion instrument.
Firmly insert the LigaSmart
connector into the appropriate
receptacle on the energy
platform front panel. Ensure
the LigaSure quadrant
indicates that it has detected
the instrument.
Situation
Possible Cause
Solution