ConMed SYSTEM 5000 - General Information; Cautions

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General Information
Section 1.0
This manual provides the set up and operating
instructions for the System 5000™ Electrosurgical
Unit (ESU). Electrosurgery can be dangerous
to patients, staff and other equipment if mis
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used. Please understand and follow the warnings
and cautions that are included in this manual.
Technical specifications, performance characteristic
curves and user maintenance instructions are also
included.
The System 5000™ provides a broad range
of capabilities in a single, general-purpose
electrosurgical generator. This rugged ESU fulfills
the operational and safety needs of the modern
operating room by providing:
• Four monopolar cutting modes: Pure, Blend
1, Blend 2 and Blend 3.
• Three monopolar coagulation modes: Spray,
Standard and Pinpoint.
• Two bipolar modes: Micro and Macro
• Two specialty modes and a general surgery
mode:
• General Mode provides full power perfor
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mance for open surgical procedures.
• Fluids Specialty Mode provides immediate
energy delivery for procedures performed
in a fluid medium.
• Laparoscopic Specialty Mode provides
optimal safety by limiting output voltage
and minimizing the potential harmful
effects of capacitive coupling.
• Pulse Cut Mode provides precise modulated
energy delivery for critical dissection.
• Pulse Coagulation Mode provides a modulated
waveform for unsurpassed precision and con
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trol.
• Radio Frequency (RF) isolated and indepen
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dent outputs.
• The proven Automatic Return Monitor
(A.R.M.™) contact quality monitoring sys-
tem.
• Continuous microprocessor safety monitoring.
Features include:
• Dynamic Response Technology delivers opti
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mal clinical effects in all operational modes
through the continuous synchronization of
current and voltage.
• Bipolar Output Meter provides visual and
audible feedback to surgeon during tubal liga
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tions, vasectomies, and other procedures.
• ReadiPlug™ universal accessory receptacle
eliminates the need for foot-controlled adapt-
ers.
• Nine programmable memory settings provide
set-up convenience.
• Automatic programming restores the ESU to
the last settings used.
• Remote Power Control (PC) allows power set
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ting changes using standard hand-controlled
pencils.
• Independent power setting available for all
modes.
• Ability to change power settings from the con
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trol panel while the ESU is activated.
• Two handswitched receptacles and a separate
footswitched receptacle enable multiple acces
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sory connections.
• Simultaneous activation in non-contact
monopolar coagulation modes.
• Channeled accessory receptacles direct plugs
into position, making attachments less cum
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bersome.
• Illuminated receptacles for greater visibility.
• Integrated operating room control system
capability.
• Integrated interface for activation of smoke
evacuators and similar devices.
1.1 Cautions
This equipment, in conjunction with connected
accessories, is intended to produce high-frequency
electrical energy for the controlled destruction of
tissue.