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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT PSD-30
• Should any abnormal output be suspected during operation,
immediately terminate the use of the equipment and turn
OFF the electrosurgical unit.
• To prevent operator shock, electrosurgical unit malfunction
and electrosurgical unit damage, keep liquids away from all
electrical equipment. If liquid gets on or into the
electrosurgical unit, terminate operation immediately and
contact Olympus.
• To prevent patient burns, the patient’s skin surfaces should
not touch each other (e.g. bare arm and side of chest) or any
metal items in the procedure room. Remove any metallic
items from the patient (wristwatches, jewelry, etc.) before
starting the procedure.
• To prevent patient burns, the patient’s clothes must be dry.
• To prevent operator and assistant burns, be sure to wear
chemical-resistant gloves during operation.
• If the intestines contain a flammable gas, replace this gas
with air or a non-flammable gas before performing the
operation, to minimize the risk of fire or explosion.
• The endoscopic treatment performed should not include a
therapy with which part of the treated tissue (poly head, etc.)
or part of the endoscope distal end or endo-therapy
accessory is in contact with or close to normal tissue.
Otherwise, current flows to the normal tissue through the part
of the treated tissue, the metallic parts at the endoscope’s
distal end or endo-therapy accessory and may cause burns.
• Be sure that the distal end of endoscope or accessory does
not contact bridging fluids surrounding the target tissue.
Electric current may flow to the surrounding normal tissue via
the fluids and cause burns.
• Never grasp the target tissue with non-insulated grasping
forceps. Non-insulated grasping forceps will disperse the
electric current and normal operation may be impeded.
• To ensure electrical safety, the electrosurgical unit should not
be used in conjunction with:
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Electrical equipment whose safety against leakage
current is not guaranteed.
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Electrosurgical equipment whose safety in combined use
is not guaranteed.