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CAUTIONS:
At no time should you touch the active electrode or bipolar forceps. A burn could result.
Do not stack equipment on top of the generator or place the generator on top of electrical
equipment. These configurations are unstable and/or do not allow adequate cooling.
Provide as much distance as possible between the electrosurgical generator and other electronic
equipment (such as monitors). An activated electrosurgical generator may cause interference
with them.
Non-function of the generator may cause interruption of surgery. A backup generator should be
available for use.
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone alerts the surgical
team when an accessory is active.
When using a smoke evacuator in conjunction with the electrosurgical generator, place the smoke
evacuator a distance from the generator and set the generator volume control at a level that
ensures that the activation tones can be heard.
The use of high frequency current can interfere with the function of other electromagnetic
equipment.
When high frequency surgical equipment and physiological monitoring equipment are used
simultaneously on the same patient, place any monitoring electrodes as far as possible from
the surgical electrodes. Monitoring systems incorporating high frequency current-limiting devices
are recommended.
Do not use needles as monitoring electrodes during electrosurgical procedures. Inadvertent
electrosurgical burns may result.
To avoid the possibility of an electrosurgical burn to either the patient or the physicians, do
not allow the patient to come in contact with a grounded metal object during activation. When
activating the unit, do not allow direct skin contact between the patient and the physician.
The patient should not come in contact with metal parts which are earthed or which have an
appreciable capacitance to earth (for example operating table supports, etc.). The use of antistatic
sheeting is recommended for this purpose.
Remove any loose fitting jewelry from the patient before activation.
Examine all accessories and connections to the electrosurgical generator before use. Ensure that
the accessories function as intended. Improper connection may result in arcs, sparks, accessory
malfunction, or unintended surgical effects.
When not using active accessories, place them in a holster or in a clean, dry, non-conductive, and
highly visible area not in contact with the patient. Inadvertent contact with the patient may result
in burns.
Avoid HF output settings where maximum output voltage may exceed rated accessory voltage.
Refer to the accessory's voltage rating.
To avoid incompatibility and unsafe operation, use suitable cables, accessories, active and neutral
electrodes, including values for the highest allowed H.F. peak voltage.
The output power selected should be as low as possible for the intended purpose. Certain devices
or accessories may present a safety hazard at low power settings.
Apparent low output or failure of the Aaron 940™ to function correctly at the normal operating
settings may indicate faulty application of the neutral electrode or poor contact in its connections.
In this case, the application of the neutral electrode and its connections should be checked before
selecting a higher output power.
When using Monopolar mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected
that have a voltage rating of 8.0 kV pp or greater.
When using Bipolar mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected that
have a voltage rating of 2.5 kV pp or greater.
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