Bowa ARC 303 - Table of Contents

Contents
900-301_IFU-V2.2_11316-S0-20131023-EN Operating Manual ARC 250 / 303 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. Ambient conditions ............................................................................................ 18
2.3.2. Patients with pacemakers.................................................................................. 18
2.3.3. Safe positioning of the patient .......................................................................... 19
2.3.4. Correct connection of the HF device ................................................................. 19
2.3.5. Correct use of the HF device ............................................................................. 19
2.3.6. Adjusting the settings of the HF device and use of the accessories ................. 20
2.4. Device-related safety instructions ..................................................................................... 21
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 ................................................................... 22
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
3.3. Activation and alarm signals in monopolar and bipolar mode .......................................... 29