Electrosurgical Unit Minicutter
Revision 08
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Risk of electric shock!
When inserting the electrode and while replacing an electrode, the high-frequency current must not be
activated.
Danger of burns from unintentional actuation of a finger switch!
Unintentional actuation of a finger switch can cause uncontrolled HF activation. This can result in a
thermal effect at an unintended body location, for example when a surgical instrument is connected.
When working with monopolar coagulation currents, there is a risk of burns from use of insufficiently
isolated instruments!
Insufficient isolation of instruments and active electrodes may expose the surgeon to HF voltages.
Surgical gloves do not constitute a defined electrical insulation. It does not protect from possible arcing.
During indirect application using a hand-held instrument (surgical forceps), the instrument must be
isolated to prevent the surgeon’s exposure to the HF voltage transmitted to the instrument.
The HF current is delivered in accordance with the preset current types and the set power. Pressing an
activation button on the handle or foot switch activates the selected working channel. At the same time, an
activation sound specific
for cutting or coagulation, respectively, sounds, and the associated indicator
LED (2), (5) or (8) lights up.
Risk of malfunction, danger of injury
Improper handling by the user can cause the device to fail and lead to injuries! Therefore, please note:
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After prolonged application of HF current at high power, the surface of the unit can heat up
significantly.
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The accessory equipment must be suitable for at least the voltages indicated in section 9 “Technical
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Only accessory equipment in perfect condition may be used.
4.6.6
Functional Test
All functions of the unit must be checked before using the unit. Follow the test steps below to perform
a monopolar functional check:
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Remove plug of the connection cable for the neutral electrode from the connection socket (11).
The red control LED (12) is flashing. When an attempt is made to activate a monopolar HF current,
