da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
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DR
AFT/PRE-RELEASE/C
ONFIDENTIAL
12/5/19
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Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with
Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
8.1 Introduction
The following sections contain information regarding use of the integrated electrosurgical
unit (ERBE VIO® dV 2.0), EnergyShield® Monitor, set up and use of the monopolar and bipolar
cautery instruments and troubleshooting.
General Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all information, particularly caution and
warning information, found in the applicable user manuals before using these
products. Failure to properly follow all instructions, including instructions supplied
with accessory devices such as generators and the applicable user manuals for the
da Vinci SP System may lead to injury and result in improper functioning of the
device.
WARNING: Do not use electrosurgical instruments in patients who have electronic
implants such as cardiac pacemakers without first consulting a qualified
professional (for example, a cardiologist). A possible hazard exists because
interference with the action of the electronic implant may occur, or the implant may
be damaged.
WARNING: Do not use electrosurgical instruments in the presence of flammable
anesthetics or oxidizing gases (such as nitrous oxide (N
2
O) and oxygen) or in close
proximity to volatile solvents (such as ether or alcohol), as explosion may occur.
WARNING: Do not place instruments in contact with flammable material (such as
gauze or surgical drapes). Instruments that are activated or hot from use may cause
a fire.
WARNING: Energy instrument tips may remain hot enough to cause burns after the
RF current is deactivated.
WARNING: Connect instrument tips and cautery cords (monopolar and bipolar) only
when the energy is off. Failure to do so may result in an injury or electrical shock to
the patient or operating room personnel.
WARNING: Do not use any non-integrated ESUs as these are not approved for use
with the da Vinci SP System.
WARNING: Do not use any instrument cautery cord other than those approved for
use with the da Vinci SP System.
