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Force FX Electrosur
gical Generator C User’s Guide
2-1
Contr
ols, Indicators and Receptacles
This chapter describes the front and rear pan
els, including all controls, indicat
ors,
receptacles, the fuse drawer
, and ports.
Chapter 2
16
18
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
4
Conventions Used in this Guide
4
Limited Warranty
5
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
11
Overview
12
Instant Response Technology
12
Bipolar Modes
12
Monopolar Cut and Coag Modes
13
Simultaneous Coag
14
REM Contact Quality Monitoring System
14
How the REM System Works
14
Electrodes Without the REM Safety Feature
15
Ultrasonic Electrosurgery
15
Chapter 2. Controls, Indicators and Receptacles
17
Front Panel
18
Bipolar Controls
19
Bipolar Instrument Receptacle
20
Monopolar Cut Controls
21
Monopolar Coag Controls
22
Monopolar Instrument Receptacles
23
REM Alarm Indicator
24
Rear Panel
25
Footswitch Receptacles
26
Monopolar Footswitch Receptacles
26
Bipolar Footswitch Receptacle
26
Power Entry Module
27
Activation Tone Volume Control
27
Option Panel
28
Chapter 3. Patient and Operating Room Safety
29
General
30
Fire/Explosion
31
Fire Hazard with Oxygen Circuit Connections
31
Electrosurgical Smoke
31
Inadvertent Radio Frequency Burns
32
Ensure Proper Connections
32
Accessories
32
Servicing
33
Before Surgery
33
Active Accessories
33
Patient Return Electrodes
34
Shunt Cords
34
Generator
34
During Surgery
35
Generator Power Settings
35
Forceps
36
Suction Coagulators
36
Contact with Metal Objects
36
Active Accessories
37
Patient Return Electrodes
37
Laparoscopic Procedures
38
After Surgery
39
Chapter 4. Before Surgery
41
Quick Setup Instructions
42
Setting up the Generator
43
Preparing for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery
45
Connections for Bipolar or Macrobipolar Surgery
45
Setting the Bipolar Output
46
Preparing for Monopolar Surgery
47
Connections for Monopolar Surgery
47
Applying a Patient Return Electrode to the Patient
49
Using Two Generators Simultaneously
50
Pacemakers
50
Selecting Cut and Coag Modes
51
Simultaneous Coag
51
Preparing for Ultrasonic Electrosurgery
53
Connecting the Patient Return Electrode
53
Connecting the CUSA Handpiece with CEM Nosecone
53
Setting the Output Power
55
Simultaneous Coag
55
Chapter 5. During Surgery
57
Checking Accessory Connections
58
Checking the Patient Return Electrode
58
Changing the Mode
58
Selecting the Power Setting
59
Changing the Power Setting
59
Techniques for Keeping Power Settings Low
60
Typical Power Settings
61
Activating the Surgical Instrument
62
Adjusting the Volume of Activation Tones
63
Responding to Alarms
63
REM Alarm
63
Non-REM Patient Return Electrode Alarm
64
System Alarm
64
Chapter 6. After Surgery
65
Preparing the Generator for Reuse
66
Step 1 - Disconnect the Accessories
66
Step 2 - Clean the Generator
66
Storing the Generator
66
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
67
General Troubleshooting Guidelines
68
Correcting a REM Alarm Condition
68
Applying Additional Patient Return Electrodes
69
Correcting Malfunctions
71
Responding to System Alarms
76
Chapter 8. Maintenance and Repair
81
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
82
Routine Maintenance
82
Returning the Generator for Service
83
Step 1 - Obtain a Return Authorization Number
83
Step 2 - Clean the Generator
83
Step 3 - Ship the Generator
84
Covidien Service Centers
84
Chapter 9. Technical Specifications
85
Performance Characteristics
86
General
86
Dimensions and Weight
86
Operating Parameters
86
Transport and Storage
87
Duty Cycle
87
Internal Memory
87
Audio Volume
88
REM Contact Quality Monitor
88
Serial Port
89
RF Activation Port
89
Expansion Port
90
Low Frequency (50-60 Hz) Leakage Current
90
High Frequency (RF) Leakage Current
90
Input Power
91
Power Cord Specification
92
Standards and IEC Classifications
93
Class I Equipment (IEC 60601-1)
93
Type CF Equipment (IEC 60601-1)/Defibrillator Proof
94
Liquid Spillage (IEC 60601-2-2 Clause 44.3)
94
Electromagnetic Interference
94
Electromagnetic Compatibility
94
Voltage Transients
94
Output Characteristics
95
Maximum Output for Bipolar and Monopolar Modes
95
Maximum Output for Ultrasonic Electrosurgery
96
Available Power Settings in Watts
96
Output Waveforms
99
Output Power Vs. Resistance Graphs
101
Bipolar Graphs
101
Monopolar Cut Graphs
108
Monopolar Coag Graphs
115
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