USING VAPR TC ELECTRODES
• When attaching the VAPR TC electrode the generator will automatically configure itself
in temperature control mode, the display will indicate the default SET temperature and
desiccation power. The vaporization output is inhibited, pressing the yellow pedal will
have no effect.
•
(VAPR II ONLY)
The SET temperature may be adjusted from its default using the
yellow Up/Down buttons. Similarly the Desiccation power may be adjusted using the
blue Up/Down buttons ‘on the generator’.
•
(VAPR 3 ONLY)
The SET temperature may be adjusted from its default using the
yellow Up/Down buttons. Similarly the Desiccation power may be adjusted using the
blue Up/Down buttons ‘on the generator’. These settings may also be changed through
the menu button adjustment procedure described in section 4.
• Power, SET and mode adjustment can only be made when the generator is
not activated.
• During activation, the display will change from the SET temperature to the actual
measured TIP temperature.
• The system will only deliver power up to the limit indicated on the display. Occasionally,
during high interjoint flow conditions the desired SET temperature cannot be reached.
If this occurs, increase the power from its default setting in small increments until
correct temperature control is possible.
• For user convenience an over-temperature indicator is operational in temperature
control mode, an audible tone will sound if the measured TIP temperature reaches
more than 8ºC over the SET temperature.
NOTE
Certain conditions may momentarily cause temperature overshoot and trigger the over
temperature indicator. Once triggered the tone will sound for a minimum of 1 second. Possible
causes are:
1. Excessive power used with low/no flow environment.
2. Insufficient saline around tip.
3. Unstable surgical environment, excessive changes in saline flow rate and/or volume.
4. Incorrect irrigation solution used.
ADJUSTING THE TONE VOLUME
The activation tone volume can be adjusted using the following procedure:
• Press and release the Mode button until VOLUME appears on the display.
• Press the Power Up button in the Desiccate (blue) section.
• The tone can be verified by depressing the down button of the Desiccate (blue) power
control during selection.
• Press and release the Mode button once more to return the Generator to Ready mode.
NOTE
Familiarize yourself with the two audible output tones to verify output selection as it is often
difficult to visualize the activation pedals (footswitch) during arthroscopic surgery.
ADJUSTING THE FOOTSWITCH/HANDSWITCH OPTION
(VAPR II ONLY)
NOTE
This feature is not available as of the printing of this manual.
To configure the generator for an optional handswitch accessory use the following procedure:
• Press and release the mode button until FOOTSWITCH appears on the display.
• Press the Power Up button in the Desiccate (blue) section until HANDSWITCH
appears in the display.
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