da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
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ONFIDENTIAL
12/5/19
CAUTION: To avoid inadvertent thermal damage to surrounding tissue and other
hazards, observe the following.
• Ensure that the patient neutral pad is securely affixed to the patient, placed as close as
possible to the operating field, and properly connected to the electrosurgical unit.
• For monopolar instruments, always use the lowest output setting that achieves the
desired surgical effect. When used with the da Vinci SP System, the VIO dV limits effect
settings in certain modes as shown in
• Secure and route the cautery cord to the EndoWrist SP instrument to prevent cord
damage and unintended disconnection.
• Avoid patient contact with grounded metal parts.
• Place any monitoring electrodes as far as possible from the surgical electrodes or the
patient neutral pad when high frequency (HF) surgical equipment and physiological
monitoring equipment are used simultaneously on the same patient.
• Do not use flammable anesthetics or oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide and oxygen.
• Use only non-flammable agents for cleaning and disinfecting. If flammable agents are
used for cleaning or disinfecting or as solvents, they must be allowed to evaporate before
application of HF energy.
CAUTION: Ensure that the ESU audible output can be heard by the operating
surgeon during ESU use with the da Vinci SP System.
CAUTION: Refer to the
ERBE VIO
dV
User Manual
for operating instructions and
warning and caution information.
8.2 Integrated ERBE VIO dV
2.0
The ERBE VIO dV 2.0 (VIO dV) is an integrated electrosurgical unit that is used with
EndoWrist SP instruments and manual instruments. This section provides general information
specific to use with the da Vinci SP System and instruments. For further information, including
warning and caution information, see the
ERBE VIO dV User Manual
.
Note: The da Vinci SP System requires use of a dual surface patient neutral pad with
the integrated VIO dV.
Note: When using the VIO dV with EndoWrist SP monopolar instruments, the
EnergyShield Monitor must be used and properly connected. See
Instruments and EnergyShield Monitor Use
for more information.
