Bowa ARC 400 - Bipolar Resection (Optional); Bipolar Scissors

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5.8.2. Bipolar resection (optional)
This bipolar mode is used in gynaecology and urology for resection with
loop electrodes under conductive rinsing liquid (saline solution). ARC
control technology generates the cutting effect with simultaneously
minimized output power. ARC Control facilitates immediate cutting and
prevents electrode adhesion.
Make sure that NaCl is used as an irrigation medium.
Secure a continuous irrigation during the application.
Always use conductive lubricants to avoid damages of the urethra.
Avoid continuous activations.
Application areas
Hysteroscopy, transurethral prostate resection (TUR-P), surgical treatment
of bladder tumors (TUR-B), vaporization of prostate tissue (TUR-VAP).
Suitable instruments
 Resectoscope (bipolar)
 Resection sling
This function is available if the device has the option Bipolar Resection
(900-395).
Optimum results are provided exclusively when using BOWA COMFORT
resection cables.
5.8.3. Bipolar scissors
This mode is used with bipolar scissors. It can be used for coagulation
before or during cutting, point coagulation, coagulation of cuts and surface
coagulation.
Application areas
Preparation, coagulation and cutting of tissue
Suitable instruments
 Bipolar scissors
Bipolar scissors should only be operated with the current type bipolar
scissors cutting or bipolar scissors coagulation.