MN009-940-S0 EN
BOWA SHE SHA smoke evacuation unit
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Please note that all Cautions and Warnings should be read and
understood before any use of this equipment.
1.4 Cautions and Warnings
1.4.1 Warnings
• Read this manual thoroughly, and be familiar with its contents prior to using this equipment.
• Test this equipment prior to a surgical procedure. This product was thoroughly tested at the
factory before shipment.
• Disconnect the unit from the electrical outlet prior to inspecting system components.
• The SHE SHA system is only intended and suitable for the applications that are mentioned in the
operating instructions.
• The smoke evacuator produces a strong vacuum. Adjust the airflow and the position of the inlet
end of the wand or tubing to prevent patient injury and to prevent suction of surgical materials
and surgical specimens.
• If the smoke evacuator is activated while the airflow is set to a high speed, it may produce a
sudden, strong suction action. Check the airflow setting before activating the smoke evacuator to
prevent patient injury and to prevent suction of surgical materials and surgical specimens or turn
on the occlusion detection to avoid undesired tissue suction, see chapter 2.1 occlusion detection.
• To maximize patient safety, the tubing or wand should not come into direct contact with tissue.
Otherwise, patient injury may result.
• The BOWA SHE SHA filters and single-use accessories are completely disposable. Please
dispose of according to your local codes or regulations and hospital policy. These filters may be
disposed of or incinerated, whichever is appropriate for your institution.
• Care should be taken to route the power cord, foot pedal, smoke evacuation tubing, and remote
switch activator cable as to not cause a tripping hazard or crimping of cords.
• Do not operate this device in the presence of flammable or explosive gases.
• This equipment is intended for use by healthcare professionals only. This equipment may cause
radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby equipment. It may be necessary to take
mitigation measures, such as re-orienting or relocating the SHE SHA or shielding the location.
• The use of ACCESSORIES other than those specified by BOWA, or sold by BOWA as
replacement parts for internal components, may result in increased emissions or decreased
immunity of the SHE SHA.
• This equipment should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment and that if
adjacent or stacked use in necessary, the SHE SHA should be observed to verify normal
operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
