Valleylab Force 2, Руководство пользователя

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Before Surgery
Patient and Operating Room Safety
Force 2 User’s Guide 1 - 5
Before Surgery
Active Accessories
Patient Return Electrodes
Valleylab recommends the use of REM patient return electrodes and
Valleylab generators with the REM system.
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard: Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
Electric Shock Hazard: Ensure that all accessories and adapters are correctly
connected and that no metal is exposed.
Caution
Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with the electrosurgical
accessories before using. Specific instructions are not included in this manual.
Connect accessories to the proper receptacle type. In particular, bipolar
accessories must be connected to the Bipolar receptacle only. Improper
connection of accessories may result in inadvertent generator activation or a
REM alarm.
Set power levels to the lowest setting before testing an accessory.
Inspect accessories and cords (especially reusable accessories and cords) for
breaks, cracks, nicks, and other damage before every use. If damaged, do not
use. Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury or electrical shock to
the patient or surgical team.
Do not reuse or resterilize accessories labeled "disposable" or "single use only."
Warning
The safe use of monopolar electrosurgery requires proper placement of the
patient return electrode. To avoid electrosurgical burns beneath the patient return
electrode, follow all directions on the product package for proper return electrode
placement and use.
Do not cut a patient return electrode to reduce size. Patient burns due to high
current density may result.
Do not apply a patient return electrode if only bipolar accessories are being used.
Otherwise, the electrosurgical effect may not be limited to the tissue between the
bipolar electrodes.
Using a conventional patient return electrode without the REM safety feature will
not activate the Valleylab REM Contact Quality Monitoring System.