Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
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12/5/19
6. Connect the patient neutral pad plug into the neutral receptacle on the EnergyShield
Monitor (
). Verify that the Neutral Pad LED illuminates blue and the patient
neutral pad icon on the VIO dV illuminates green.
Figure 8.11 Patient pad plugged into EnergyShield Monitor
WARNING: Do not bypass the EnergyShield Monitor while using EndoWrist SP
monopolar instruments by connecting the patient neutral pad directly to the ESU.
ESU operation is prevented if the patient neutral pad is not connected to the
EnergyShield Monitor (
Figure 8.12 Do not
connect the patient neutral pad directly to the VIO dV
7. Obtain the monopolar instrument and confirm that the cautery tip and Instrument
Sheath are installed. Connect the instrument connector end of the EnergyShield
monopolar cautery cord to the EndoWrist SP monopolar instrument housing. The
connector is properly seated when it cannot be pushed further into the housing.
Patient Neutral Pad