2 Safety
2.2
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. With TissueSeal, the
disposable electrode tips are supplied in sterile condition.
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.
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