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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Hot Snare Use:
1. Retract the handle of the Snare and confirm that the Snare loop is fully
retracted into the catheter prior to inserting the catheter into the
endoscope.
2. Advance the catheter through the endoscope channel until the lesion
is clearly identified and targeted. Snare loop could be rotated if
rotatable function is available.
3. With electrosurgical unit off,securely connect the active cord to the
Snare handle and electrosurgical.
4. Turn the electrosurgical unit ON.
NOTE:the device should be installed and put into service according
to the EMC information provided in the electrosurgical unit
accompanying documents.
NOTE:In strict accordance with the applicable electrosurgical device
operational mode and Input feature during operation.
Take the CONMED Electrosurgery 60-8200-230 as an example:
Operational mode: intermittence 15s open/30s close;
The rated Input :100~240V,4A max.50/60Hz.
5. Operate the handle to extend the Snare loop and snare the target
tissue gently. Press the foot switch to active output. Pull the slider and
resect the target tissue. Do not apply excessive force when snaring the
tissue. This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages
1. Reference the product label and choose the appropriate device.
2. Contents supplied STERILE.
3. Inspect the package before use for any damage. Do not use if
package is damaged. Open the package carefully after verifying the
shelf life.
4. Carefully remove the device from its packaging and uncoil it. Do NOT
use excessive force as this may damage the device and affect
performance.
5. Before use, please check the insertion patients body parts, ensure that
no sharp edge.
6. If this device shows any signs of damage, do not use. Do not attempt
to repair a nonfunctional or damaged device.
7. Before use, operate the slider back and forth to observe whether the
Snare loop extends and retracts smoothly. The Snare loop shall be free
of distortion, deformation, frayed wires, disconnections and sharp
protrusions. Do not use if any abnormality is found.
8. Before use, remove inflammable gas which is accumulated in human
body in case of the risk of explosion.
9. Attach the negative plate of the high-frequency electrosurgical unit on
the patient’s vascular/muscle-rich part .
10. Inspect active cord.It must be free of kinks,bends,breaks and exposed
wires to allow for accurate transfer of current.If an abnormality is
noted,do not use that active cord.
NOTE:
The active cord should be accordance with the applicable
electrosurgical device accompanying documents.
or mucous membrane damage or thermal injury.
6. Retract the snare prior to removing the instrument from the endoscope
7. Upon completion of the procedure, disconnect the active cord from
the Snare handle and dispose of the device according to the
institutional guidelines for biohazard medical waste and local
regulatory requirements.