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24. To open the Jaws, press the Release
Mechanism and slowly release the
Closure Lever. Do not allow the Jaws
to spring back. Be aware of any
surrounding tissues that could be
damaged as the Jaws open.
25. Inspect the surgical area to ensure
adequate ablation.
26. Between ablations, wipe the Jaws
clean with a saline-soaked gauze pad.
Important: For optimal performance,
keep the ISOLATOR electrodes clear
of coagulum. To ensure the
electrodes are clear of coagulum:
Use a saline soaked gauze to
clean the electrodes after each
ablation. If coagulum is present,
it is much easier to remove within
the first several seconds after
ablation. In a brief period of time,
the coagulum could dry out
making removal more difficult.
Check both electrodes before
each ablation to ensure that the
gold of the electrode is visible
and coagulum is removed.
If the ISOLATOR is idle between
ablations, clamp the jaws onto
saline soaked gauze to prevent
any coagulum on the electrodes
from drying.
27. Repeat the ablation process as
necessary.
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
28. To remove the Press Guide
Attachment Tip from the Instrument,
place a grasping instrument at the
distal end of the Instrument and
carefully back the Attachment Tip off
the Instrument Jaw using a rotating
motion.
29. Ensure Guide is removed from the
surgical field prior to the completion of
the surgical procedure. Discard the
Guide after use. Follow local
governing ordinances and recycling
plans regarding disposal or recycling
of device components.
30. Discard the ISOLATOR after use.
Follow local governing ordinances and
recycling plans regarding disposal or
recycling of device components.