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VAPR GENERATOR
The VAPR Generator (
FIGure 3
) is an isolated output radiofrequency generator that provides
power for soft tissue vaporization, cutting and coagulation during arthroscopic surgical
procedures. Technical specifications are detailed in Appendix A.
OUTPUT MODES
The VAPR Generator allows the user to select one of the following functional modes: a
tissue Vaporization mode, or a Blended Vaporization mode that combines Vaporization and
Desiccation using generator set-up options, with the selected output mode activated using
the Yellow footswitch pedal. The Desiccation (hemostasis) mode is activated using the Blue
footswitch pedal. A brief description of each mode is provided below:
Vaporization (V) Modes
There are three standard V mode levels V1, V2 and V3. The least aggressive tissue
vaporization is created in the V1 mode while the most aggressive tissue vaporization is
created in the V3 mode.
Desiccate (DES) Mode
The Desiccate mode provides hemostasis of blood vessels without tissue vaporization.
Available with all Electrode configurations, the hemostatic effect will be dependent on the
active electrode contact area and power setting. The depth of effect for a given Electrode
configuration and power setting is dependent upon the application time.
DES with Temp Indication
When in desiccation mode, this allows the display of electrode tip temperature, and
control against a set temperature.
Blended Vaporization (BV) Modes
There are two Blended Vaporization modes: BV1 and BV2. The Blended Vaporization
output modes combine tissue vaporization with hemostasis and are useful when cutting or
de-bulking more vascular tissue structures.
• BV1 mode automatically switches between a V2 vaporization mode and desiccate
(hemostasis) mode.
• BV2 mode switches between the V3 vaporization mode and desiccate
(hemostasis) mode.