2. The battery
The generator is powered by a battery that allows approximately 10 hours of continuous generator operation. The system is
supplied with two batteries and a recharging station. As with all batteries of this type, the life will depend upon the number of
recharges. It is recommended that batteries should be replaced every 12 months or when a fully charged battery no longer
delivers six hours of generator power.
3. The mains converter
Depending on customer preference, the generator can also be powered by a mains converter that allows the unit to be pow-
ered the mains supply using its bespoke power supply unit. This power supply unit has a choice of four different plug styles
that allows it to be used in most countries and has a universal input allowing 90-264V AC. The Mains Converter is designed
so that it can be stored within the battery bay of the Ultravision generator when not in use.
4.
Battery recharging station
The Ultravision system is supplied with a twin-bay recharging station and a mains power supply unit different from that de-
signed for use with the mains converter. The battery recharger mains power supply unit has four different plugs that allow it
to be used in most countries and has a universal input allowing 90-264V AC.
5.
Patient return adaptor – solid plate
The Ultravision system requires a patient return electrode. The patient return electrode can be shared with the solid or split
plate return electrode of the electrosurgical generator if one is required, by using the patient return adaptor. The "solid plate"
patient return adaptor is used with solid plate patient return electrodes. The blue end of the adaptor plugs into the socket on
the front of the electrosurgical generator. The orange connector at the other end of the cable plugs into the front of the Ultra-
vision generator. These are available with 0.75 or 1.5M leads.
6.
Patient return adaptor – split plate
This is the same as the solid plate patient return adaptor but is used with split plates. It has the same central pin that acti-
vates the sensing function of the electrosurgical generator (if present). The split plate adaptor end is red in colour. These are
available with 0.75 or 1.5M leads.
The following single-use, sterile disposable components are required for Ultravision to function and are supplied as separate
items:
7.
Ionwand™
The Ionwand is the active cable that carries the current from the Ultravision generator to the patient. It terminates in an
atraumatic stainless steel brush that is responsible for the electrostatic charging of the particles created during surgery.
8.
Catheter and trocar
The catheter allows the Ionwand to be inserted into the patient's peritoneal cavity during surgery. It is introduced percutane-
ously using the trocar.
9.
Ultravision 5mm Trocar
The Ultravsiion 5mm Trocar is an alternative to the Ionwand™, catheter and trocar and comprises a laparoscopic port that
can accept 5mm surgical instruments. This port also has a separate lumen that accepts a dedicated Ionwand™
Operating Parameters
The Ultravision system may be used within the following ranges
• Ambient temperature range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
• Relative humidity 20% to 75%, non-condensing operating room conditions
• Altitude below or equal to 3000m (above 70kPa)
Transport and Storage
•
Ambient temperature range -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) except batteries
•
Relative humidity 20% to 85%, non-condensing
•
Battery ambient temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures will
significantly reduce battery shelf life.
•
Battery shelf life – 1 year from last recharge at 20°C (68°F)
•
Altitude below or equal to 3000m (above 70kPa)
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