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Chapter 5 Operation 67
W7.091.601 ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR ESG-400
5.4 Output setting
Set the mode, the output power and the effect displayed on the touch-screen
according to the procedure to be performed.
WARNING
The output power selected should be as low as
possible for the intended purpose. Certain modes
or accessories may present an unacceptable risk
at low output power settings. For example, with the
PulseCut fast mode or PulseCut slow mode, the
risk of an excessive thermal effect rises if the
output power setting is too low. It is recommended
to do appropriate examinations before using on a
human body. Inappropriate output can cause burns
to the patient and / or user, patient bleeding
and / or perforation.
CAUTION
High current densities can cause nerve and
muscle stimulation. High current densities may
occur when modes with High Power Cut Support
(HPCS) are used. Nerve and muscle stimulations
may cause discomfort or pain in patients without
sedation, pain medication or general anesthesia.
To reduce the probability of nerve and muscle
stimulations use modes without HPCS.
NOTE
The power level displayed in the “All screen” or
“Set screen” is the maximum power (watts)
which can be applied during the activation of
the electrosurgical generator. The actual
applied
power depends on the tissue
characteristics (e.g. resistance).
If the power level of any mode is below the
minimum allowable value, the “Set screen” or
the “All screen” shows “--” in the power level
area. In this case, the power output is set to
zero watts. Each mode has a different minimum
power level (refer to “Mode characteristics”, in
the Appendix).
If a mode has been switched off (“Off” was
selected) in the “Mode screen”, the “Set screen”
or the “All screen” shows “--” instead of power
level and effect setting.
The mode, power level and effect setting
cannot be changed while output is activated.