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Bipolar Forceps, Take-apart
TM
Bipolar Instruments
WARNING:
Bipolar forceps HAVE NOT
been shown to be effective for female sterili-
zation by destruction of the fallopian tubes.
Indication
•
Bipolar forceps are intended to be used
to manipulate tissue and coagulate
tissue during general, laparoscopic and
endoscopic
surgical
procedures.
Bipolar forceps
ARE NOT
intended for
use in female sterilization procedures.
Inspection
•
The jaws of all bipolar forceps should
have smooth edges.
•
The jaws of all forceps should be properly
aligned, and open and close completely.
•
The metal tip and insulation rings at the
proximal end of the instrument should
not be cracked, burned, chipped or
damaged in any way.
•
The shaft and/or outer tube of the instru-
ment and/or insert should be straight
and intact.
Cleaning
•
Follow instructions for cleaning indicated
in the General Cleaning Section of this
manual.
•
Use a soft brush to remove residual
debris from the jaws, handles and shafts
of all forceps.
•
Use a long cleaning brush to clean the
outer tube of the Take-apart
TM
bipolar
instruments. Cleaning pistols (KARL
STORZ part number 27660) are useful
for rinsing the inside of lumens, shafts
and outer tubes.
•
Lubricate the jaws and handles of all
forceps as indicated in the Cleaning
Section of this manual.
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