EndoShield 2
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Troubleshooting and System Maintenance (continued)
Responding to the EndoShield 2 Alarms
When using AEM Monitoring, successful electrosurgery depends on an absence of critical
fault conditions. Should one occur, the EndoShield 2 interrupts the power delivery from
the electrosurgical generator to the AEM instrument for 10 seconds.
If for any reason a fault condition persists from the EndoShield 2 after following the steps
described below, use a backup EndoShield 2 to complete the surgical procedure.
CAUTION:
Always have a backup EndoShield 2 available in the event of a low or dead
battery situation.
Situation
Recommended Action
illuminates RED on the
EndoShield 2
for 10 seconds
.
EndoShield 2 interrupts the power
delivery from the electrosurgical
generator
for 10 seconds
.
Replace the instrument.
If the continues to illuminate
RED
for 10 seconds
after replacing
the instrument, replace the AEM
Cord.
If the continues to illuminate
RED
for 10 seconds
after replacing
the instrument and cord, replace the
EndoShield 2.
Low battery condition.
illuminates fl ashing
GREEN on the EndoShield
2.
The battery is nearing end of life.
Finish existing procedure and replace
the EndoShield 2.
Dead battery condition.
illuminates fl ashing RED
on the EndoShield 2.
Replace the EndoShield 2
immediately.
WARNING:
An
EndoShield 2 alarm may indicate an unsafe condition. Electrosurgical
energy to the AEM instrument is disabled during the alarm condition.
If other alarm conditions occur during the surgical procedure, see
Correcting Setup Faults
on
previous page.