General
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ForceTriad User’s Guide
General
Setting Up the System
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard
Connect the system power cord to a properly grounded
power receptacle. Do not use power plug adapters.
Fire Hazard
Do not use extension cords.
Patient Safety
Use the energy platform only if the power-up self-test has been
completed as described in this manual, otherwise inaccurate power outputs may
result.
Caution
When using a smoke evacuator in conjunction with the ForceTriad energy
platform, set the system volume control at a level that ensures that the activation
tones can be heard.
Connect only Valleylab-approved footswitches. Using footswitches from other
manufacturers may cause equipment malfunction.
Warning
Hazardous Electrical Output
This equipment is for use only by trained,
licensed physicians.
Do not use electrosurgical equipment unless properly trained to use it in the
specific procedure being undertaken. Use of this equipment without such training
can result in serious, unintended patient injury, including bowel perforation and
unintended, irreversible tissue necrosis.
Always use the lowest power setting that achieves the desired surgical effect.
The active electrode should be utilized only for the minimum time necessary in
order to lessen the possibility of unintended burn injury. Accidental and
unintended burn injury has occurred during procedures in small surgical fields
and on small appendages. Pediatric applications and/or procedures performed
on small anatomic structures may require reduced power settings. The higher the
current flow and the longer the current is applied, the greater the possibility of
unintended thermal damage to tissue, especially during use on small structures.
Do not wrap the instrument cords or patient return electrode cords around metal
objects. This may induce currents that could lead to shocks, fires, or injury to the
patient or surgical team.
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not connect wet instruments to the energy platform.
Ensure that all instruments and adapters are correctly connected and that no
metal is exposed at any connection points.
Confirm proper power settings before proceeding with surgery. If the proper
power settings are not known, set the power to a low setting and cautiously
increase the power until the desired effect is achieved. If increased power
settings are requested, check the patient return electrode and all instrument
connections before major power setting adjustments.
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