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Surgical Use
6-2 EM3 AEM Monitor User’s Guide
Bipolar Surgery
End Point Monitoring of the bipolar instrument will assist the surgeon in confirming the end point
of bipolar desiccation. This information is displayed on the left front panel of your AEM Monitor
as an illuminated visual graph and a volume controlled audible indicator.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard. Do not activate the generator bipolar output when the Bipolar Adapter is
connected to the generator, but not connected to the AEM Monitor. Accessible pins of the adapter may
lead to shock or burns to surgical personnel.
CAUTION
The Bipolar Current Indicator activation clicks when an accessory is active. Do not turn the volume down
below an audible level.
General Precautions
Return Electrode
CAUTION
AEM Monitoring will not function without the use of a dual foil return electrode and an electrosurgical
generator equipped with contact quality monitoring patient safety technology.
Active Accessories
WARNING
These devices have been specifically designed for the use in electrosurgery. Do not use for other
procedures.
Do not wrap accessory cords around metal objects. Wrapping cords around metal objects may induce
currents that could lead to shocks, fires 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.
Inadvertent activation or movement of the activated electrode tip outside the field of vision may result in
injury to the patient. Use these instruments only under conditions that assure adequate visualization.
If electrodes are touching other instruments, do not activate them because unintended tissue damage may
occur.
Contact of the active electrode with any metal (such as hemostats and clamps) will greatly increase current
flow and can result in unintended burn injury.
When using laparoscopic instrumentation with metal cannulas, the potential exists for abdominal wall
burns to occur in the event of direct electrode tip contact to the cannula.
Refer to the cannula manufacturer’s instructions before inserting the electrode into the cannula. To avoid
damaging the electrode or injuring the patient, insert and withdraw them carefully.
Inspect cords for breaks, cracks, nicks or other damage before every use. Verify that end of life indicators
are not present. If any of these are present, do not use. Failure to observe this precaution may result in
injury or electrical shock to the patient or operating personnel.
Damaged external insulation on instruments AND incorrect setup of the AEM Monitor may result in a risk
of unintended patient burn. Do not use product having damaged insulation.
A single AEM instrument must be the sole conductor of energy to tissue. Do not conduct energy by
touching an AEM instrument to a second instrument contacting tissue. The second device will not be
protected from capacitive coupling and insulation failure.
CAUTION
Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with the AEM Monitoring System accessories
before using. Their specific instructions are not included in this manual.