Bowa ARC 400 - Forced Non Cutting; Forced Mixed

5 Operation
BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN Operating Manual ARC 400 65
5.7.2. Forced non cutting
This mode is used for contact coagulation with low tissue penetration,
preferably using fine electrodes and electrodes with small contact areas. It
achieves a high degree of coagulation with low cutting tendency.
Application areas
Fast coagulation with small penetration depth
Suitable instruments
 Ball electrodes
 Knife electrodes
 Spatula electrodes
5.7.3. Forced mixed
This mode is used for contact coagulation with low tissue penetration,
preferably using fine electrodes and electrodes with small contact areas. It
achieves a high degree of coagulation with moderate cutting tendency.
Application areas
Fast coagulation with small penetration depth and moderate cutting
tendency
Suitable instruments
 Knife electrodes
 Spatula electrodes
 Insulated monopolar forceps