Whittemore Enterprises Inc. EAGLE TWO PLUS, Instructions/Service Manual

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USER GUIDE |
EAGLE TWO+
Version: 3.3
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CHAPTER 2
Safety Instructions
Read all the warnings, cautions provided with this generator before using.
Hazardous Electrical Output: This instrument is to be used only by trained, licensed
physician/surgeon.
If the patient has an internal pacemaker and internal cardiac defibrillator or any kind of
orthopedic implant, consult the pacemaker, defibrillator & orthopedic implant
manufacturer for instructions before performing an electrosurgical procedure. Maintain
adequate distance between these implants and active electrode of the generator.
General Warnings and Caution
Warnings-
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This generator should be used by qualified medical person only.
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Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
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Use generator only if the self-test has been completed.
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Never turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level in any case.
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In any case, patient should not touch any metal parts that are connected to
earth/floor/ground. Take excessive precaution use antistatic pads.
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Do not lean on the patient, while buzzing the hemostat, accidental and unintended burn
injury may occur.
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To reduce the risk of an inadvertent burn at the electrode site due to monitoring equipment
place the electrode and / or probe as far away as possible from the electrosurgical site.
Cautions:
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Read all the Warnings & cautions before using this generator.
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Use hand switches, footswitches provided by Whittemore Enterprises Inc. only.
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In case of any doubt or query contact Whittemore Enterprises Inc.
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Avoid use of needle like monitoring equipment on patient wherever possible.
Electrode & Instruments:
Warnings-
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Always ensure that instrument & electrode is properly cleaned
and dried before attaching to the generator.
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Keep the cables of electrodes as distant as possible from patient or
other wires.
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Do not activate the generator, before touching the active electrode to the tissues, electrical
arcs may be created.