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Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform User’s Guide
Servicing
Warnings and Precautions for Bipolar Resection
Servicing
Fluid in the body cavity should be kept to a minimum during treatment. Conductive fluids (e.g.,
blood or saline) in direct contact with, or in close proximity to, the instrument may carry electrical
current or heat, which may cause unintended burns to the patient. Aspirate fluid from around the
instrument jaws before activating the instrument.
Do not attempt to seal or cut over clips or staples as incomplete seals may be formed.
Precaution
Energy-based devices, such as electrosurgical pencils or ultrasonic scalpels, that are associated with
thermal spread should not be used to transect seals.
Warning
Bipolar Resection mode is intended to be used only with compatible resectoscopes for
endoscopically controlled removal (resection) or coagulation of tissue using 0.9% NaCI solution
(saline) as the irrigation medium
Precaution
Bipolar Resection mode is supported only if a Covidien-specified Bipolar Resection instrument is
connected to the LigaSure/Bipolar receptacle with a Covidien Bipolar Resection cord. In addition,
Bipolar Resection mode can be activated only with the Covidien Bipolar Resection foot pedal
connected to the LigaSure/Bipolar foot-pedal receptacle. See the cords IFU listed in
page 1-10 for the list of supported Bipolar Resection instruments and cords.
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not remove the energy platform cover. Contact qualified personnel for
service.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate
collection facilities.
Electrical appliances that are incorrectly disposed in dumps or landfills can leach
dangerous substances causing contamination of soil and groundwater, and
damaging the environment.
Contact your local government, or point of sale for information regarding the
collection of waste electrical appliances
Warning
