Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
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WARNING: Do not use one instrument to energize the tips of another instrument
(robotic or manual laparoscopic). This may cause patient injury and damage to the
instrument. Energy may flow to the patient from places other than the tip, inside or
outside the field of view. Avoid close proximity to other instrument tips when
energizing monopolar instruments.
3. After coagulating is complete, visually inspect the surgical area to ensure adequate
hemostasis.
Intraoperative Cleaning
WARNING: Do not use an instrument to clean debris from another instrument inside
the patient. This may result in damage to the instruments or other unintended
consequences, such as disconnection of the instrument tip. To clean an instrument
intraoperatively, remove the instrument from the system and wipe the instrument
tip with moist sterile gauze.
CAUTION: Keep the active electrodes clean. Build-up of eschar may reduce the
instrument's effectiveness. Do not activate the instrument while cleaning. Injury to
operating room personnel may result.
If the tips are contaminated by carbonized tissue, remove the instrument and use a piece of
soft gauze moistened with saline or sterile water to remove the tissue.
8.5 Troubleshooting
This section discusses the following topics:
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Monopolar and Bipolar Instrument Energy Delivery
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Patient Neutral Pad Positioning
Monopolar and Bipolar Instrument Energy Delivery
describes troubleshooting information to help you address energy delivery issues
when using the EndoWrist SP monopolar and bipolar instruments. If troubleshooting does not
resolve the energy delivery issue, contact Intuitive Surgical Customer Service.