
EndoShield 2
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Warnings and Cautions
Prior to using the EndoShield 2, read and review these instructions, the
instructions for use for the electrosurgical generator, and the instructions for
use for all instruments and accessories to be used.
Fire and Shock Hazards
WARNING:
Explosion Hazard. Do not use electrosurgery in the presence of fl ammable
liquids or in an oxygen enriched environment.
Fire Hazard. Electrosurgical accessories that are activated or hot from use can
cause a fi re. Do not place them near or touching fl ammable materials (such as
gauze or surgical drapes).
Electric Shock Hazard. Ensure that all accessories, cords, and adapters are
correctly connected.
Electric Shock Hazard. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any cable
during power activation.
General
WARNING:
Confi rm proper electrosurgical power setting before proceeding with surgery.
Use the lowest power setting that achieves the desired surgical eff ect.
Keep electrical connections dry while in use to prevent potential conduction of
High Frequency (HF) current to the user.
Only an AEM instrument provides active electrode monitoring. Other
conductive objects at or near the surgical site are not protected. Do not touch
those objects with the active instrument.
No modifi cation of this equipment is allowed.
Caution:
Limit electrosurgical generator power settings as noted in the
ESU Mode and
Power Limitation
table in the
System Setup
section. Higher settings may result
in spurious insulation failure alarms and/or insulation breakdown.
Active Accessories and the EndoShield 2 Burn Protection System
WARNING:
Do not wrap accessory cords around metal objects. Wrapping cords around
metal objects may induce currents that could lead to shocks, fi res, or injury.
The electrode tip may remain hot enough to cause burns after the
electrosurgical current is deactivated.
When not in use, place accessories in a clean, dry, nonconductive, and highly
visible area not touching the patient. Inadvertent contact with the patient
may result in burns.
Ensure that the insulation of conventional, nonshielded disposable and
reusable laparoscopic instrumentation is intact. Compromised insulation of
nonshielded instruments may lead to shocks or burns to the patient or surgical
personnel.