Conducting A Performance Test; Using The Product - Erbe LAP BiSect Manual Del Usuario

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6.3

Conducting a performance test

Before every use conduct a performance test:
1. Make sure that the correctly assembled product is connected
to the bipolar socket and that the device is set to the above
values.
2. Moisten a gauze strip with a sterile NaCl solution.
3. Grasp the gauze strip with the instrument jaws and activate
the HF current.
Steam will form after approx. 2 to 3 seconds if the instrument is
working properly.
If damaged, do not use this product!
6.4

Using the product

WARNING! Sparks! If the unit is not used correctly, sparks may
be formed in the area of the instrument jaws. This may cause ir-
reparable tissue damage and may damage the product.
• Select the device settings as specified in the notes on use.
• Only activate the electrosurgical unit on the target tissue.
Never open the instrument jaws when the electrosurgical
unit is activated.
• In order to avoid damaging the jaws and the instrument
joint, do not use excessive force.
• When cutting and coagulating tissue proceed as described in
this chapter.
• If you use irrigation instruments at the same time, use only
non-conductive irrigation fluid. Do not apply irrigation fluid
to the instrument jaws.
• Clean the instrument jaws during use only as described at
the end of this chapter. Use a non-conductive cleaning fluid
only.
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