5
ELECTRODE
GEOMETRY
Premiere50 Electrode
VAPR SYSTEM
VAPR;
VAPR II
VAPR 3
Default mode
BV2
V2
Default
Vaporization
Power (W)
60
160
Default
Desiccation
Power (W)
45
45
Maximum
Vaporization
Power (W)
90
200
Maximum
Desiccation
Power (W)
60
60
Minimum
Cannula Size
Not Applicable,
Stab incision only
5. Attach the tubing connector to a suction source.
Ensure that suction is off by closing the clamp on
the electrode’s tubing.
DURING SURGERY
1. Close suction outflow of the electrode prior to
insertion of the electrode.
2. Insert the electrode into a fluid-filled joint space through
a prepared entry point. Ensure that the electrode is
surrounded by conductive irrigant solution when in use.
3. Adjust the flow rate, by opening suction outflow, to
optimize the fluid removal rate and bubble extraction.
4. Reduce suction when device is not in use.
CAUTION:
Inspect the active tip of the electrode for
any damage after all faults. If the active tip is loose or
dislodged, please insert a new electrode.
Do not allow the electrode to become covered in tissue
debris. If this occurs, use a new electrode.
5. As a safety feature and to notify the user of the
presence of a short circuit within the VAPR 3 system,
a dual frequency audible alarm will sound. This
will indicate either contact between the activating
electrode tip and metal object in the joint space or
an electrical fault in the electrode or handpiece.
When the electrode is moved away from a metal
object, and the audio signal continues, the electrode
and/or handpiece should be inspected. Damaged
accessories should immediately be discarded.
Extensive debris build up across the distal tip area
should be removed with an appropriate wipe.
Where there is no contact with a metal object and
the alarm persistently sounds, the electrode must be
discarded. If the alarm persists then the handpiece
should be discarded.
ACHIEVING HEMOSTASIS OR PERFORMING
THERMAL MODIFICATION OF SOFT TISSUE
Ensure the pinch or roller clamp is closed. Reduce power
to the VAPR generator using the blue and yellow down
arrows on the front of the VAPR generator to obtain
the desired settings, and proceed with hemostasis or
thermal modification of soft tissue as desired. The ability
to change the power settings from the foot switch is
available only on the VAPR 3 generator. Use the lowest
power possible to achieve the desired effect.
Damage to the surrounding tissue through iatrogenic
injury could occur, as an effect of electrosurgery.
AFTER SURGERY
1. Discontinue suction and remove the electrode from
the joint space.
2. Disconnect from suction source. Disassemble the
VAPR suction electrode and VAPR handpiece (if
used). Disconnect the handpiece/electrode cable from
the generator by pulling on the plug body. DO NOT
pull on the cable since this action can cause damage
to the device.
