Troubleshooting List; Regrasp Error - Braun Aesculap GN200 Instrucciones De Manejo

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Troubleshooting list

7.1

Regrasp error

A regrasp error, i.e. potentially insufficient sealing of the vessels, is dis-
played as follows:
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Unambiguous sound sequence and interruption of the sound sequence
of HF operation, also stops HF discharge
■
The yellow regrasp error light 4 on the front side of the HF generator
lights up
■
Warning message in the display 5 on the front side of the HF generator
Regrasp error message
REGRASP INDICATOR – OPEN
Visually check seal – Manually cut
- Clean jaws
OR
Regrasp thicker tissue
REGRASP INDICATOR – SHORT
Visually check seal – Manually cut
Check for metal or occlusion in jaw
Remove excess fluids
REGRASP INDICATOR – TIME
Visually check seal – Reseal as needed
Seal cycle interrupted
Seal endpoint not reached
Procedure if a regrasp error occurs:
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Do not cut the vessel.
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Open the instrument.
►
Check the sealed vessel.
When correct hemostasis has occurred:
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Cut the vessel manually with surgical scissors.
When hemostasis has not occurred in the correct way:
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Place the instrument on the vessel again and lock it in place.
Note
The regrasp error must not be confirmed. Activating the hand switch or foot
switch will start the next sealing process immediately.
Note
In case of a regrasp error, the active operating mode is not displayed. The
active operating mode can be displayed by pressing the operating mode
selection button (MODE) 2.
►
Start the additional HF cycle.
►
If the additional HF cycle leads to a normal seal, the vessel can be cut,
and the instrument can be opened and removed.
►
If a regrasp error occurs again, do not cut the vessel, open the instru-
ment and manually cut the sealed vessel with surgical scissors. When
so doing, ensure that the hemostasis is correct.
Significance
Check the vessel sealing. Contact areas of the jaw part must
be covered with dried vessel residue or bodily fluids.
- or -
The gripped bundle of tissue is too thin
There is metal (e.g. staples) or other foreign material
between the electrodes in the jaw part
HF generator has reached its maximum sealing time and has
not ascertained any complete seal
- or -
The user has ended HF discharge during sealing
Remedy
Clean contact areas with sterile water and a
sponge
Grip a thicker tissue bundle
Open and check jaw part
Remove any foreign material
Remove excess suction fluids in the operat-
ing area
Check the quality of the seal
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