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Bowa Lotus User Manual

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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS MEANING ACTION REQUIRED
Transducer symbol
not illuminated.
Transducer has reached
the end of its operating
lifetime.
Transducer must be
replaced.
Transducer symbol
lights up briefly.
Transducer has been
recognised.
Transducer symbol is
continually illuminated.
Transducer must be
serviced after the
operation.
Return the deconta minated
transducer for servicing.
Transducer symbol lights
up when the activation
button is depressed.
Unit activated, instrument
in use.
Only the “L” LED is
illuminated.
Before initialisation the
generator is in standby
mode.
Briefly press the Power
Select button to begin.
LOW
“LOW” illuminated.
The unit is switched to the
LOW power setting.
Switch between the HIGH
and LOW power setting
using the Power Select
button.
HIGH
“HIGH” illuminated.
The unit is switched to the
HIGH power setting.
Switch between the HIGH
and LOW power setting
using the Power Select
button.
SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS MEANING ACTION REQUIRED
RELEASE and SWITCH
warning symbols
illuminated.
- Power Select button
or activation button is
being pressed during
initialisation.
- Power Select button
remains depressed after
the power setting has
been changed.
Release the Power Select
button. The generator will
automatically restart.
RELEASE and SWITCH
warning symbols as well
as Handpiece and Clock
symbols illuminated.
The handpiece has been
used for longer than
25 seconds in a single
activation. The unit has
paused for safety.
Release the activation
button. The generator will
automatically restart.
Warning, ALLOW TO
COOL, Thermometer
and Transducer symbols
illuminated.
The transducer or the
waveguide is getting
warm.
- Remove transducer from
handpiece and wipe off
using a damp swab to
cool instantly.
- Transducer may be
defective or damaged
and must be replaced.
Warning symbol,
RELEASE JAW symbol
and Transducer symbol
illuminated.
Handpiece being
gripped too tightly.
Release handpiece trigger
and activation button.
The generator will
automatically reset in
1–2 seconds.
Warning symbol, Clock
symbol, FINAL SURGERY
and Transducer symbol
illuminated.
The transducer has
reached more than 98 %
of its operating lifetime.
The operation in progress
can be completed.
After the transducer
is unplugged from the
generator, it will be
disabled and can no
longer be used.
Warning symbol, Clock
symbol, DO NOT USE
and Transducer symbol
illuminated.
After the “FINAL SURGERY”
symbol was illuminated,
the transducer was
mistakenly reapplied and
connected. The transducer
can no longer be used.
Please replace the
transducer.
TORSIONAL ULTRASONIC SCALPEL
BOWA-POS-11935-LOTUS-2019-01-22-EN Printed in Germany We reserve the right to make technical and structural amendments Copyright of BOWA-electronic, Gomaringen
BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 4 – 10
72810 Gomaringen I Germany
Phone +49 (0) 7072-6002-0
Fax +49 (0) 7072-6002-33
info@bowa.de I bowa-medical.com
SRA Developments Ltd
a BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG company
Bremridge House, Bremridge,
Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7JX, UK
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS: For a full list of warnings, indications and contraindications for use, please refer to the full User Manual, a copy of which was supplied with the equipment.

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Bowa Lotus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBowa
ModelLotus
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Explanation of Symbols and Warnings

Transducer and Generator Status Indicators

Details on transducer status, power settings (LOW/HIGH), and generator standby mode indicators.

Safety and Operational Warning Symbols

Information on warning symbols for cooling, handpiece grip, end-of-life, and improper use.

Symbol Action Requirements

Guidance on necessary actions when specific warning or status symbols are illuminated.

System Overview and Generator Setup

LOTUS System Components

Overview of the LOTUS torsional ultrasonic scalpel system, including transducer, handpiece, and generator.

Generator Operation

Instructions for engaging the cable and operating the power select button for the generator.

Handpiece and Transducer Setup

Tool-less Transducer Assembly

Procedure for aligning and connecting the LOTUS torsional transducer to the handpiece.

Sterile Field Procedures

Guidelines for handling transducer connectors and caps within the sterile field.

Device Compatibility and Cleaning

LOTUS Device Compatibility

List of compatible LOTUS transducers and handpieces for different surgical applications.

Cleaning in the Sterile Field

Instructions for cleaning the transducer's waveguide and handpiece jaw with damp swabs.

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