6 Operation
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6.2. Basic settings
6.2.1. Selecting the mode
Use the following procedure to call up the selectable current types:
1. For monopolar cutting or coagulation press the corresponding
button/display 6/7/8/9.
The corresponding LED 10/11/12/13 lights up.
2. Connect the instruments; see Section Connecting instruments,
page 27.
6.2.2. Setting power levels
Ten power levels are available for each mode.
1. Press the keys 21/22 to raise or to lower the power.
The number of lit LEDs 23 indicates the current power level.
6.2.3. Changing the volume
1. Turn the knob 28 on the rear of the device to adjust the volume.
6.3. Mode descriptions
The following recommendations are based on empirical values and
must be verified in each individual case by the surgeon.
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6.3.1. Monopolar cutting, "Pure"
In this mode a high-performance HF current with a low crest factor is
used for cutting biological tissue.
Application areas
Cutting tissue with low electrical resistance, such as muscle tissue or
vascular tissue.
Cutting or preparing fine structures.
Suitable instruments
Needle electrodes
Knife electrodes
Spatula electrodes
Sling electrodes
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6.3.2. Monopolar cutting, "Dry"
This mode is used for monopolar dry cutting. A large, controlled arc is
generated, which allows significantly deeper coagulation to be obtained.
Application areas
Operations in which pronounced haemostases are needed during the
cutting process.
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