ellman Surgitron 4.0 Dual RF/120 IEC, Instruction Manual

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The active part of the electrode is always sterile when the Surgitron is in operative use. The tissue
will also be sterilized when it comes in contact with the active electrode. This is an extreme
advantage over the scalpel, which is contaminated by the nonsterile tissue surrounding the
surgical incision. The shank of the electrode, however, is not sterilized when the Surgitron is
activated. It is, therefore, suggested to either autoclave the electrodes or cold sterilize them. The
electrodes will have longer shelf life if they are cold sterilized. Do not attempt to operate with
electrodes if the protective insulation is cracked or worn. In the event that the brass is exposed, a
shock or burn may be felt by the operator or patient.
6.4 ANESTHESIA
Anesthesia, either local or general, must be used with radiosurgical procedures. IF NITROUS OXIDE
analgesia is used, a local anesthetic should also be used.
VII. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
7.2 SAFETY FEATURES
All waveforms are interrupted at a 37 Hz. rate to allow sampling with the power off.
7.2.1 Standard Compliance IEC60601-1
IEC60601-2-2
7.2.2 Neutral Plate Electrode earthed at HF
7.2.3 Neutral Electrode monitor MAX 1000 ohms
resistance between the 2 contact
areas of a split neutral electrode
Mode/ Output Maximum Power Output Power Output Activation
Character Waveform Output Power vs. Setting vs. Load Resistance
Cut 4.0 MHz CW 120W See Figure 8.1 See Figure 8.2 via foot pedal or
sinusoid @ 500
Ω
fingerswitch
Cut/Coag 4.0 MHz with 80W See Figure 8.1 See Figure 8.3 via foot pedal or
rectified full-wave @ 500
Ω
fingerswitch
envelope
Hemo 4.0 MHz with 60W See Figure 8.1 See Figure 8.4 via foot pedal or
square wave @ 500
Ω
fingerswitch
rectified e n v e l o p e
Fulgurate 4.0 MHz with 40W See Figure 8.1 See Figure 8.5 via foot pedal or
modulated @ 500
Ω
fingerswitch
Bipolar 1.7 MHz with 1/2 120W See Figure 8.1 See Figure 8.6 via foot pedal
wave rectified @ 200
Ω
envelope
NOTE: The open-circuit Output peak-to-peak Voltage for all modes is approximately 1,000
Volts.