Bowa ARC 300 - Surgical Environment: Prevention of Explosions;Combustion

2 Safety
22 ARC 300 / ARC 350 Operating manual 900-350_IFU_V2.6_10296-S13-20100111-EN
2.5.1. Surgical environment:
prevention of explosions/combustion
Sparks fly during proper use of the HF device!
X Do not use the HF device in areas where there is a risk of
explosion.
X Do not use any flammable or explosive liquids.
X If display components fail, do not use the HF device any longer!
X Avoid using ignitable anesthetics and gases which support
combustion (e.g. nitrous oxide, oxygen) during operations (e.g. in
the head and thoracic regions)
.
X Wear suitable gloves during operations.
X Use exclusively non-flammable cleaning agents, disinfectants and
solvents (for adhesives). If you use flammable cleaning agents,
disinfectants and solvents, ensure that these substances have
evaporated before using the HF surgery device.
X Ensure that no flammable liquids collect beneath the patient or in
bodily cavities (e.g. the vagina). Suction and/or flush bodily cavities
before activating the device.
X Wipe off all liquids before using the HF device.
X Ensure that no endogenous gases are pesent that could ignite.
X Ensure that all materials saturated with oxygen (e.g. cotton, gauze)
are removed far enough from the HF environment that they cannot
ignite.