da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
Monopolar Cautery Instrument
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DR
AFT/PRE-RELEASE/C
ONFIDENTIAL
12/5/19
Figure 6.3 Straighten instrument shaft
3. Grasp the monopolar cautery tip installation tool, align and insert the metal electrode on
the monopolar cautery tip into the slot on the instrument tip while stabilizing the
instrument joints (
).
Figure 6.4 Metal electrode on monopolar cautery tip and slot on instrument tip
4. Hold the installation tool around the plastic component of the monopolar cautery tip and
rotate clockwise until it is secure (
A and B). Visually confirm that there is no gap
between the monopolar cautery tip plastic component and the instrument to ensure it is
properly connected.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the monopolar cautery tip by turning the metal
electrode by hand or with an instrument. This will damage the instrument. Always
install the monopolar cautery tip by screwing the plastic component of the
monopolar cautery tip manually.
Installation tool
Monopolar cautery tip
Instrument tip
Metal electrode on
monopolar cautery tip
Slot on
instrument tip