maxium® smart C Electrosurgery Unit with maxium® smart Beam
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Forced Coag
In comparison to the Contact Coag current, the forced coagulation current Forced Coag effects coagulation
more quickly. The application technique is the same as for the Contact Coag current. If the instrument or
electrode is only slightly in contact with the tissue, by design some sparking between the tissue and the
electrode will be observed. Thus the tissue at the point of contact will be strongly desiccated; slight tissue
carbonization will take place. Due to quickly occurring coagulation, the effective depth is limited. Using the
effect setting, the voltage can be changed and thus the hemostatic effect slightly varied.
Basically, under the condition that the same amount of HF energy is required the following apply:
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Low penetration:
Short application time and correspondingly high HF output power
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Deep penetration:
Long application time and correspondingly low HF output power
Forced Coag can be used like a non-contact coagulation current for purely superficial coagulation, too.
Risk of injury by insufficient insulation!
Active accessories to be used with this current must be able to withstand an HF voltage of at least 2,500 V
(depending on the selected effect).
