Covidien Force FX-C - Typical Power Settings

Selecting the Power Setting
During Surgery
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User’s Guide 5-5
Typical Power Settings
Use the following list of typical power settings for various surgical procedures as a
general guideline.
Caution
The Force FX-C generator cuts effectively at power settings lower than previous models offered by
Covidien. If the proper setting is not known, set the generator at a very low setting and cautiously
increase the power until the desired effect is achieved.
Power Surgical Procedure
Low Power
< 30 watts
Dermatology
Laparoscopic sterilization (both bipolar and monopolar)
Neurosurgery (both bipolar and monopolar)
Oral surgery
Plastic surgery
Vasectomies
Medium Power
Cut: 30–100 watts
Coag: 30–70 watts
General surgery
Head and neck surgery (ENT)
Laparotomy
Orthopedic surgery (major)
Polypectomy
Thoracic surgery (routine)
Vascular surgery (major)
High Power
Cut: > 100 watts
Coag: > 70 watts
Ablative cancer surgery, mastectomies, etc.
(cut 180–300 watts; coag 70–120 watts)
Thoracotomy (heavy fulguration, 70–120 watts)
Transurethral resections
(cut 100–170 watts; coag 70–120 watts, depending on the
thickness of the resection loop and the technique)