Stryker SERFAS, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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10. Ensure the proper connection of the primary power cord of the SERFAS
Energy System to a grounded receptacle. DO NOT use extension cords
or adapter plugs, to prevent risk of electric shock.
11. DO NOT wrap the SERFAS Energy Probe cable around metal objects or
the induction of hazardous currents may result.
12. Position the cables to avoid contact with the patient, electrodes, cables,
and any other electrical leads which provide paths for high frequency
current.
13. Position the Generator so the fan directs the flow of air away from the
patient.
14. When the SERFAS Energy System and physiological monitoring
equipment are used simultaneously on a patient, position any
monitoring electrodes as far as possible from the surgical electrodes.
Monitoring equipment using high frequency, current-limiting devices is
recommended. Needle monitoring electrodes are NOT recommended.
15. Smoke generated during electrosurgical procedures may be harmful to
surgical personnel. Take appropriate precautions by wearing surgical
masks or other means of protection.
DURING SURGERY
1. DO NOT use the SERFAS Energy System with non-conductive media
(e.g. sterile water, dextrose, air, gas, glycine, etc.). Use only conductive
irrigants such as saline or Ringer’s lactate in order for system to function.
2. DO NOT allow the patient to come into contact with grounded metal
objects or objects which have an appreciable capacitance to the earth,
such as a surgical table frame or instrument table, etc., to prevent risk of
shock. The use of antistatic sheeting is recommended for this purpose.
3. DO NOT activate the SERFAS Energy System for prolonged lengths of
time when not in contact with tissue. Doing so may lead to
unintentional damage to surrounding tissue.
4. When the SERFAS Energy System is activated, the conducted and
radiated electrical fields may interfere with other electrical medical
equipment. Provide as much possible distance between the RF
Generator and other electronic medical equipment.
5. Select the lowest output power required to prevent patient injury.
6. Maintain the active electrode in the field of view at all times to avoid
tissue damage.
7. Remove the probe from the surgical site and place away from metallic
objects when not in use. Probes should be separated from other
electrosurgical equipment to avoid inadvertent electrical coupling
between devices. Inadvertent activation may cause user/patient injury
and or product damage.