Covidien Force FX - Page 61

Output Power vs. Resistance Graphs
Technical Specifications
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C Service Manual 3-31
475-600 ohms impedance) level. Clinically, above 475 ohms the tissue is almost
completely desiccated. By dropping to lower output power levels, we allow the surgeon
sufficient time to deactivate the output before tissue sticking occurs.
Open circuit peak voltage vs. output power for Standard bipolar mode
Open circuit peak voltage vs. output power for Standard bipolar mode
Output Power (watts)
Open Circuit Peak Voltage (volts)
Generator Setting
Output Power (watts)