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Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
Bipolar Function Overview
Bipolar Function Overview
Delicate tissue requires less energy to desiccate. The VLFT10GEN provides low-voltage,
continuous current for faster dessication without sparking.
The possibility of sparking increases as desiccated tissue becomes more resistant to energy
flow. The system protects against sparking by limiting the bipolar voltage at relatively high
levels of tissue impedance.
Bipolar Power Output Modes
The VLFT10GEN produces one Bipolar mode with three possible effects: LOW (1-15 watts),
MEDIUM (15–40 watts), and HIGH (45-95 watts).
Bipolar Default Settings
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard
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Do not connect wet instruments to the energy platform.
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Ensure that all instruments and adapters are correctly connected and that no metal is exposed
at any connection point.
Connect instruments to the proper receptacle. Improper connection may result in inadvertent
instrument activation or other potentially hazardous conditions. Follow the instructions provided
with electrosurgical instruments for proper connection and use.
The instrument receptacles on this system are designed to accept only one instrument at a time.
Precaution
Read the instructions, warnings, and precautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before
use. Specific instructions are not included in this manual.
Inspect instruments and cords—especially for laparoscopic/endoscopic instruments—for breaks,
cracks, nicks, and other damage before every use. If damaged, do not use. Damaged instruments
or cords may result in injury or electrical shock to the patient or surgical team.
Output
Default
Bipolar
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LOW effect
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Power—disabled (--)
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Ammeter—off