Bowa ARC 300 - Table of Contents

Contents
900-350_IFU_V2.6_10296-S13-20100111-EN ARC 300 / ARC 350 Operating manual 9
Contents
Legend.........................................................................................................................................................6
1. Using this operating manual.........................................................................................................13
1.1. Revision index...................................................................................................................13
1.2. Validity...............................................................................................................................13
1.3. Other applicable documents .............................................................................................13
1.4. Icons and labeling.............................................................................................................14
1.4.1. Structure of warning instructions .......................................................................14
1.4.2. Risk levels in the warning instructions...............................................................14
1.4.3. Tips....................................................................................................................14
1.4.4. Other icons and labeling....................................................................................15
2. Safety...............................................................................................................................................16
2.1. Intended use .....................................................................................................................16
2.2. General safety instructions ...............................................................................................17
2.3. Personal safety instructions..............................................................................................18
2.3.1. Patients with pacemakers..................................................................................18
2.3.2. Safe positioning of the patient ...........................................................................18
2.3.3. Correct connection of the HF device .................................................................18
2.3.4. Correct use of the HF device.............................................................................19
2.3.5. Adjusting the settings of the HF device and use of the accessories.................19
2.4. Device-related safety instructions.....................................................................................20
2.5. Safe handling (general instructions) .................................................................................21
2.5.1. Surgical environment: prevention of explosions/combustion ............................22
2.5.2. Application of the neutral electrode...................................................................23
3. Functionality...................................................................................................................................25
3.1. Monopolar modes .............................................................................................................25
3.1.1. "Cut" mode.........................................................................................................25
3.1.2. "Moderate Coag" mode .....................................................................................25
3.1.3. "Forced Coag" mode .........................................................................................26
3.1.4. "Spray coagulation" mode .................................................................................26
3.1.5. "GastroCUT" mode............................................................................................27
3.2. Bipolar modes...................................................................................................................28
3.2.1. "Soft COAG" mode ............................................................................................28