General Safety Instructions - Bowa NightKNIFE Manual De Instrucciones

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General safety instructions

The HF device may be used only by trained medical staff.
The surgeon and medical staff must be trained in the
fundamental principles, rules for use and risks of HF surgery
and must be familiar with them.
Read the operating manual carefully and thoroughly
before using the device.
In connection with your responsibility for the sterility of the
ligation instruments, observe the following when using them:
Clean and sterilize the ligation instrument before using it
for the first time. It is not sterile as delivered.
Clean and sterilize the ligation instrument before each
subsequent use.
Use only cleaning, disinfection and sterilization methods
that have been adequately validated for the specific
devices and products concerned.
Comply with the validated parameters for each cycle.
Observe the applicable legal requirements in your
country and the hygiene regulations of the hospital.
In case of cleaning in an ultrasound bath or manual
precleaning, there is a risk of infection due to water spray
and vapors.
Wear a face mask and protective clothing.
Adequate ventilation is recommended.
There is a risk of injury due to the sharp blade:
Be careful with the blade during assembly and
disassembly.
Remove the replaceable blade before cleaning the jaw
insert.
To avoid punctures and lacerations, always use the
insertion aid for assembly and dismantling.
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