Monopolar Cautery Instrument
da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
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AFT/PRE-RELEASE/C
ONFIDENTIAL
12/5/19
6.2 Preoperative Preparation
This section describes information specific to installing the monopolar cautery tip. Refer to
, for general preoperative instrument information.
WARNING: Inspect the hook tip or spatula tip periodically during use. If any damage
or tears are observed, replace the monopolar cautery tip with a new one and
continue to use the instrument. Examples of damage include scratches or nicks in
the tip materials.
WARNING: The Monopolar Cautery Instrument should be cleaned and dried before
installing or exchanging any monopolar cautery tip.
Monopolar Cautery Tip Overview
The single-use monopolar cautery tip (hook tip and spatula tip) is designed for use with the
Monopolar Cautery Instrument and must be installed prior to surgical use (
). The
hook tip or spatula tip (with installation tool) is provided in a sterile pouch and should be
installed in the sterile field.
Figure 6.1 Hook tip (top) and spatula tip (bottom) with installation tools
Before installing a monopolar cautery tip, confirm that the Instrument Sheath is installed on
the Monopolar Cautery Instrument (see
Instrument Sheath Installation
on page
).
Figure 6.2 Instrument Sheath incorrectly (A) and correctly (B) installed on the Monopolar
Cautery Instrument
Install the Monopolar Cautery Tip
1. Remove the monopolar cautery tip from the sterile packaging using sterile technique.
2. Straighten the instrument shaft by hand (
).
A
B
End of
sheath
incorrectly
seated
End of
sheath
correctly
seated
Tip connector