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Safety instructions
8 Instructions for Use ERGOact BOWA-IFU-12578-ERGOACT-S0-EN-20210715
3.2 Use-related
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Make sure that the HF cable is correctly attached to the instrument and to the HF
generator by means of the correct connectors.
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Run a function test using a gauze soaked in saline solution before use.
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Always insert the bipolar instrument into the body under visual control.
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Only activate the jaws with adequate visibility.
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For coagulation of closely situated structures such as nerves or the ureter, proceed with
the utmost caution and keep your distance.
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The jaws must not be too full. Never grasp too much tissue for coagulation.
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Improper use of HF current can lead to burns and explosions:
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Perform electrosurgical operations only with insufflation of non-flammable gases
(CO
2
).
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Avoid direct skin contact with HF cables.
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Avoid contact with flammable gases and liquids.
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Improper use of the device can cause injury to the patient::
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Avoid skin-to-skin contact between the HF cable and the patient.
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When plugging in or removing the HF cable, always take hold of the connector, never
pull on the cable itself.
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Do not place the instrument on the patient. This will prevent injury if the HF is
inadvertently activated.
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Avoid contact with metallic objects (clips, stents, etc.) in the area around the active
jaws. They can affect energy output and lead to undesired effects.
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The jaws can get hot enough to cause a thermal lesion.
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The HF cable may cause interference to imagery on monitors:
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Never route the HF cable alongside a camera cable.
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Do not lay the HF cable in loops.
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Consult the instructions for use of the BOWA HF generators for additional
information on interference with other devices.