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WARNING
Avoid bubble accumulation in the joint space during use. The accumulation of bubbles around
the working tip of the Electrode will diminish performance and may produce overheating
sufficient to damage adjacent structures.
USE OF SUCTION ELECTRODES
Suction electrodes are designed to provide improved visibility at the operative site whilst facili-
tating removal of degradation products. To avoid premature clogging of the suction pathways
in these devices.
• Close the pinch clamp before insertion of the device into patient.
• Open the pinch clamp immediately prior to activation (ablation).
• Close the pinch clamp immediately after device activation (ablation).
• The pinch clamp should not be opened for tissue modification or the sealing of blood
vessels (blue pedal use) as the suction flow may suck unintended tissue into the
device and cause clogging.
In the case of blocked suction electrodes activation of the device in saline at its maximum
power for a few seconds may restore the suction pathway.
AFTER SURGERY
After surgery, you need to perform the following:
• Withdraw the Electrode.
• Disassemble the Electrode and Handpiece.
• Dispose of the SINGLE-USE VAPR Electrodes.
• Prepare the Handpiece and Cable for steam autoclave processing.
IMPORTANT
Disconnecting the Electrode/Handpiece will automatically result in the “CONNECT CABLE”
idle mode symbol. The Generator can be left in this mode between cases but at the end of the
operating session must be switched off from the power supply.