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How AEM
®
Monitoring Works (continued)
AEM Instruments
In every AEM instrument, the active electrode is surrounded by the primary insulation
layer. The primary insulation layer withstands the high voltages of electrosurgery, ensuring
ef ective use of the active electrode. The protective shield is a conductive tube that
surrounds the primary insulation layer and active electrode. The shield conducts stray
energy back to the electrosurgical generator, ensuring there is no chance of a stray energy
burn to the patient. The outer insulation provides an additional layer of insulation for all
AEM instruments.
Patients, Physicians, and Nurses can coni dently use AEM monopolar energy knowing that
stray energy burns to the patient have been eliminated.
Protective Shield
Active Electrode
Primary Insulation
Outer Insulation
WARNING:
AEM shielding does not cover zone 1, the active tip of the instrument, which the
surgeon should keep in view during instrument activation.
System Setup
Prior to using the AEM EndoShield Burn Protection System, read and review
these instructions, the instructions for use for the electrosurgical generator,
and the instructions for use for all instruments and accessories to be used.
AEM EndoShield is supplied sterile. Inspect the package and product for damage prior to
use.
WARNING:
The electrosurgical generators (ESUs) referenced here have been tested for use
with the AEM EndoShield Burn Protection System. Use of an untested ESU may result in an
inoperative active electrode monitoring system.
Caution:
AEM Monitoring will not function without the use of a dual-area patient return
electrode and an electrosurgical generator equipped with contact quality monitoring
patient safety technology.
Caution:
Limit electrosurgical generator power settings as noted. Higher settings may
result in spurious insulation failure alarms and/or insulation breakdown.
ESU
Mode and Power Limitation (Watts)
Conmed System 5000
Use Lap-Specialty Mode Only: Max Power = 80
Covidien Force FX
or FX-C
Med COAG: Max Power = 75
High COAG: Max Power = 60
All Other Modes: Max Power = 80
Covidien Force Triad
All Modes: Max Power = 80
Erbe VIO 300 D
Dry Cut: Max Ef ect = 7, Max Power = 50
COAG Spray Ef ect 2: Max Power = 25
All Other Modes: Max Power = 50
