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Chapter 5 Operation 75
W7.091.601 ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR ESG-400
Overview of all modes
Table 5.1: Application / HF instruments and specific technical features of the
different modes
Mode Mode name Effect Application /
HF instruments Specific technical features
PureCut
1, 2, 3
−
Cutting of varying tissue
structures
−
Monopolar cutting
electrodes, e.g. needle
electrodes, pencil
electrodes, loop
electrodes
−
High Power Cut Support
(HPCS)
−
Fast Spark Monitor (FSM)
ensures smooth and
reproducible cutting in varying
tissue (e.g. muscle and fat)
BlendCut 1, 2, 3
− Cutting of varying tissue
structures with
increased coagulation
capabilities
− Monopolar cutting
electrodes, e.g. knife
electrodes, loop
electrodes, pencil
electrodes
− Increased crest factor
Monopolar
cut
PulseCut slow
PulseCut fast 1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
− Intermittent cutting (e.g.
for endoscopic
operations)
− Monopolar cutting
electrodes, e.g. needle
electrodes, snare
electrodes
− Two pulse timings for
controlled cutting,
slow = moderate speed, fast =
higher speed
−
High Power Cut Support
(HPCS)
−
Fast Spark Monitor (FSM)
ensures smooth and
reproducible cutting in varying
tissue (e.g. muscle and fat)
SoftCoag 1, 2, 3
− Coagulation of tissue
with little sticking and
carbonization
−
Monopolar coagulation
electrodes, e.g.
coagulation forceps, ball
electrodes
− Little carbonization and
adhesion
Monopolar
coagulation
ForcedCoag 1, 2, 3
− Fast and effective
coagulation
− Monopolar coagulation
electrodes, e.g.
coagulation forceps, ball
electrodes
− Spark allows coagulation also
with relatively small
electrodes
Table 5.1: to be continued