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Surgical Use
EM3 AEM Monitor User’s Guide 6-3
Limit power setting to 80 watts or lower as specified in the power settings tables (see Section 3). Higher
settings may result in spurious insulation failure alarms and/or insulation breakdown. Refer to instrument
instructions for use for other limits.
Damaged internal insulation of the instrument, or loss of shield continuity, may cause interruption of energy
delivery from the ESU. For maximum patient safety, discontinue use of the instrument if this occurs.
Operating Room Troubleshooting
When using AEM Monitoring, successful electrosurgery depends on an absence of critical fault
conditions. Should one occur, the AEM Monitoring System interrupts the power delivery from the
electrosurgical generator (ESU) to the AEM instrument until the fault condition is corrected.
If for any reason a fault condition persists from the AEM Monitor after following the steps
described below, use a backup AEM Monitor to complete the surgical procedure.
Correcting Setup Faults
No Indicators Illuminate on the AEM Monitor
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Verify that the AEM Monitor power cord is plugged into an energized wall socket.
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Press the Reset Button.
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Turn the power switch off and wait 30 seconds before turning it back on.
No Power to Instrument
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Ensure that the Foot or Hand Control Instrument Indicator illuminates green.
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Ensure that the power settings on the electrosurgical generator are sufficient.
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If a foot control instrument is being used, ensure that the foot pedal is properly connected
to the ESU.
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Reset the ESU’s pad monitoring system (applies to some ESU models).
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Ensure that the ESU is functioning properly (refer to manufacturer’s instructions).
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Verify that the Monopolar Adapter is properly and securely connected to the AEM Monitor
and the ESU.
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Verify that the instrument in use is properly connected to the AEM Monitor.
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If the fault persists after performing all the previous steps, replace the instrument and/or
instrument cord.
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If the fault continues to persist, use a backup AEM Monitor to complete the surgical
procedure.
Responding to Monitor Alarms
Return Electrode indicator illuminates amber (Setup Fault)
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Ensure that a dual foil return electrode (with a center pin at the plug) is connected to the
AEM Monitor.
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Check that the return electrode connector is securely connected into the AEM Monitor
Return Electrode receptacle.
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Ensure that the return electrode lead of the Monopolar Adapter is plugged into the
electrosurgical generator and not into the monitor.
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If both connections have been made and the amber indicator continues to illuminate,
replace the return electrode.
Instrument Cord Connection Fault (foot control) indicator blinks amber (Setup Fault)
During this alarm condition, the Foot Control Instrument indicator also illuminates amber.
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Check the AEM Cord to ensure that it is securely connected to the Foot Control Instrument
receptacle on the AEM Monitor and an AEM foot control instrument.