Martin maxium & maxium Beamer Operating Instructions
V 2.0
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8.1.2 Bipolar
Functional
Test
Before using the unit, all of its functions must be checked. Please perform the following bipolar
functional checks and tests:
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Call up the application program of your choice.
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Connect the bipolar coagulation instrument to the B1 or B2 output.
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Switch on the current with the footswitch. The activation indicator (8) or (11) must now light up
(yellow for cutting, blue for coagulation) and the corresponding HF activation signal must be
heard (relating to output (7) or (10), respectively).
Warning
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If the HF current activation signal is heard although neither a footswitch nor an instrument
has been connected, then the unit is defective and must be withdrawn from use. Be sure
to have the unit checked and repaired in this case.
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If the HF current activation signal is heard after a footswitch or instrument has been con-
nected to the unit but not operated, this means that the accessory in question is defective
and must be replaced immediately.
8.1.3
Bipolar Automatic Mode
Warning
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Note that there is a hazard of unintentional activation if you use the maxium’s “bipolar
automatic“ (auto-start) function. Be sure to prevent the bipolar instrument from accidental
tissue contact as well as from any contact with electrically conductive (low-resistance)
parts!
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As the HF current can also be accidentally activated when the bipolar instrument makes
contact with metal parts (e.g. trocars) or similarly low-resistance materials (including
some liquids), the bipolar automatic function may not be used for laparoscopic applica-
tions.
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Unintentional HF activation may also occur if the bipolar instrument is placed on the pa-
tient, thus making tissue contact!
To eliminate such hazards, we recommend you to activate only the “bipolar auto-stop” function.
This function automatically switches off the current through the impedance of the coagulated tis-
sue. The HF current must then be reactivated by the surgeon with the footswitch.