Martin maxium & maxium Beamer Operating Instructions
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1 Introduction
High-frequency (HF) currents have been known for more than 100 years. As far back as 1890,
Tesla, Nernst and D’Arsonval carried out the first experiments dealing with the physiological effects
of high-frequency, high-voltage currents.
In 1904, Cook was the first researcher to apply high-frequency currents in surgery when he used
sparks for treating hypertrophic tonsils, papillomas and hemorrhoids as well as for removing scars.
Since then, HF surgery has become an established medical discipline. Modern medicine would
simply be unthinkable without it.
Driven by the technological progress and the growing body of medical knowledge, HF surgical de-
vices have undergone continuous improvement and further development. Apart from the surgical
qualities of HF currents, the first and foremost aim has always been maximum safety for patients,
users and third parties. Enormous worldwide efforts have been undertaken in this field to minimize
the hazards posed to all of these groups of persons.
Gebrüder Martin was one of the pioneers in this field, laying important technological groundwork
still in use today. Over forty years of experience in medical HF technology simply speak for them-
selves.
Thus, it goes without saying that the Martin maxium is the result of the most advanced technologi-
cal and medical research. To ensure safe handling and ease of operation, considerable attention
has been given to a clear arrangement of all controls and design elements.
Nevertheless, it should be pointed out that the user will only make full use of the Martin maxium’s
capabilities by thoroughly familiarizing himself/herself with the unit and all of its features and work-
ing principles. For this purpose, the operational specifics of this advanced HF surgical unit are ex-
plained in detail in the following sections.
Should you still need help after studying these instructions carefully, please do not hesitate to con-
tact our Tuttlingen office. We will be glad to support you anytime.
