
da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
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AFT/PRE-RELEASE/C
ONFIDENTIAL
12/5/19
EnergyShield
Monitor Failure
An internal EnergyShield Monitor failure that cannot be resolved by the user is indicated by all
four LEDs blinking amber (
). A system message also displays across the top of the
surgical view (
Figure 8.17 All LEDs illuminated amber
Figure 8.18 EnergyShield Monitor fault system message
Table 8-6 EnergyShield Monitor Faults
EnergyShield Monitor
Amber LED
EnergyShield Monitor
Status
Troubleshooting Steps
Neutral Pad
Dual-surface patient
neutral pad not connected
to EnergyShield Monitor
Ensure that a dual-surface patient neutral pad is applied to the
patient. Connect the patient neutral pad to the neutral receptacle
of the EnergyShield Monitor.
Cord
Monopolar cautery cord
connection interrupted
Connect the monopolar cautery cord to the monopolar
instrument installed on the da Vinci SP System and to the
monopolar receptacle of the EnergyShield Monitor.
a. If fault persists, replace the monopolar cautery cord with
a backup monopolar cautery cord. If fault resolves
following cord replacement, dispose of the faulty
monopolar cautery cord.
b. If fault persists following cord replacement, replace the
monopolar instrument with a backup monopolar
instrument. If fault resolves following instrument
replacement, dispose of faulty monopolar instrument.
Instrument
Internal instrument
insulation compromised
Replace the monopolar instrument with backup monopolar
instrument. Dispose of faulty monopolar instrument.
Sheath
Instrument Sheath integrity
compromised
In the event of an Instrument Sheath fault, it is recommended to
inspect the surgical site, including the area outside of the surgical
view, for any stray burns, as damage to the Instrument Sheath
may result in stray cautery.
Replace the Instrument Sheath on the monopolar instrument
with a new, unused Instrument Sheath.