Sutter CURIS 36 0 00-01, Instructions For Use Manual

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CURIS
®
Instructions for Use
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Procedure:
1. Press the TIMER button (29).
2. Set the maximum on time for the RF output using the rotary knob (21).
3. Turn on the electrode.
After the configured time ends, the electrode turns off automatically even if the foot or finger switch
is still pressed.
STANDARD (27)
This button turns off all special functions. Then turn the electrode on and off manually (on the
handle or using the foot switch).
AUTO START (26)
This special function is only available in the MACRO and PRECISE bipolar coagulation operating
modes. The RF current is turned on and off automatically on contact with tissue. It is turned on with
a delay that can be adjusted from 0.0 to 5 seconds using the rotary knob (21).
WARNING
Unintentional RF activation may occur with the CURIS
®
when using the AUTO START
function. Be sure to prevent accidental contact of the bipolar instrument being used
with tissue or contact with low impedance, electrically conductive components!
Switching on can also be triggered by contact with metal components (such as trocars, wound
retractors, and the two electric poles themselves) or similar low impedance materials (such as
liquids). Unintentional RF activation may also occur with tissue contact when bipolar accessories
are set down on the patient or during perioperative instrument cleaning.
If one switches to a monopolar operating mode during treatment (also in case of accidental
monopolar activation) and an electrical contact is detected between the two bipolar conductors,
the AUTO START button flashes after ending the monopolar application and the function is not
active. To prevent unintentional activation, the function has to be confirmed by pressing the AUTO
START button again.
The bipolar cutting operating modes cannot be selected when the AUTO START function is selected.
For exclusive bipolar application, nevertheless selecting a bipolar cutting position is recommended
in order to prevent unintentional monopolar application. When a bipolar coagulation and a cutting
operating mode are selected simultaneously, no cutting current can be produced with activation of
the AUTO START function (no selection button for the cutting operating modes is stored and a
warning tone sounds when CUT operating modes are activated).
AUTO STOP (25)
This special function is only possible in the coagulation operating modes MACRO, PRECISE and
RaVoR™, and is activated automatically when the RaVoR™ operating mode is selected. After
automatic bipolar coagulation begins, the tissue dries out more in the primary coagulation phase.
This further drying leads to increased electric tissue resistance and therefore automatic
deactivation of the generator.
Without the special AUTO START function, the electrode can also be activated using the instrument
switch or foot switch.