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User’
s Guide
V
alleylab
TM
FT10
FT Series Energy Platform
For use with software version 1.1x
Part Number
: PT00016328
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Preface
2
Limited Warranty
3
Software License
4
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1. Overview and General Features
15
The Valleylab FT10 Energy Platform
16
Introduction
16
Front Panel
17
Rear Panel
18
Modes & Settings
19
System Conventions
27
The Touchscreen
27
System Buttons
29
Interface Conventions
30
Chapter 2. Warnings and Precautions for Patient and Operating Room Safety
31
Conventions Used in this Guide
31
General Warnings and Precautions
32
Fire/Explosion Hazards
32
System Setup Warnings and Precautions
33
Warnings and Precautions for the Energy Platform
36
Warnings and Precautions for Active Instruments
37
Warnings for Implanted Electronic Devices (Ieds)
38
Post Surgery Safety Issues
38
Warnings and Precautions for Monopolar Procedures
39
Warnings and Precautions for Patient Return Electrodes
40
Inadvertent Radio Frequency (RF) Burns
41
Warnings and Cautions for Laparoscopic Procedures
42
Warnings and Precautions for Bipolar Procedures
43
Warnings and Precautions for Ligasure Procedures
43
Warnings and Precautions for Bipolar Resection
44
Servicing
44
Shunt Cords
45
Conductive Fluid in the Surgical Site
45
Chapter 3. System Setup
47
Setup
48
Unpacking the System
48
Before Starting the System
48
Turning on the VLFT10GEN
49
Turning off the VLFT10GEN (Normal Power-Off)
49
System Functions
50
On/Off
50
Restore
50
Audio Volume
51
Language Selection Menu
51
Service and Settings
52
Logs
53
DEMO Mode
54
System Menu
55
Service Menu
57
Chapter 4. Monopolar
59
Front Panel Monopolar Features
60
Rear Panel Monopolar Features
61
Monopolar Quick Setup Instructions
62
Monopolar Function Overview
63
Monopolar Power Output Modes
63
Foot Pedal
63
Monopolar Foot-Pedal Activation
64
Return Electrodes - REM Contact Quality Monitoring System
65
Patient Return Electrode Considerations
65
How the REM System Works
65
Patient Return Electrode Setup
66
Monopolar Electrodes
68
Standard Monopolar Mode Functionality
69
VALLEYLAB Mode Functionality
70
Using a VALLEYLAB-Mode Instrument
72
After Surgery
73
Disconnect the Instruments
73
Chapter 5. Bipolar
75
Front Panel Bipolar Features
76
Rear Panel Bipolar Features
77
Bipolar Quick Setup Instructions
77
Bipolar Function Overview
78
Bipolar Power Output Modes
78
Bipolar Default Settings
78
Foot Pedal
79
Virtual Ammeter
79
Setting the Ammeter
79
Auto Bipolar Function
80
Enable/Disable Auto Bipolar
81
Auto Bipolar Activation Impedance
81
Setting the Auto Bipolar Activation Delay
82
Shutting down Bipolar Functions
83
After Surgery
83
Disconnect the Instruments
83
Chapter 6. Ligasure
85
Front Panel Ligasure Features
86
Rear Panel Ligasure Features
86
Ligasure Quick Setup Instructions
87
Ligasure Function Overview
88
Ligasure Default Settings
89
Ligasure/Bipolar Receptacle
89
Foot Pedal
90
Ligasure Instruments
90
Reusable-Instrument Assembly
90
Connecting Ligasure Instruments to the Energy Platform
90
Activating the Ligasure Instrument
94
Alert Situations
94
After Surgery
96
Disconnect the Instruments
96
Chapter 7. Bipolar Resection
97
Front Panel Bipolar Resection Features
98
Rear Panel Bipolar Resection Features
98
Bipolar Resection Function Overview
99
Ligasure/Bipolar Receptacle
99
Bipolar Resection Default Settings
100
Foot Pedal
101
Connecting Bipolar Resection Instruments to the Energy
102
Platform
102
Bipolar Resection Settings
103
Changing the Energy-Delivery Setting
103
Activating a Bipolar Resection Instrument
103
Incorrect Foot-Pedal Error
103
After Surgery
104
Disconnect the Instruments
104
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting
105
General Troubleshooting Guidelines
106
REM Alarms
106
Correcting a REM-Alarm Condition
106
Correcting Malfunctions
107
System Alarms
113
Chapter 9. Maintenance and Repair
123
Responsibility of the Manufacturer
124
Routine Maintenance and Periodic Safety Checks
124
Cleaning
125
Product Service
125
Returning the Energy Platform for Service
126
Software Updates
127
Updating Energy Platform Software
127
Service Manual Copies and Updates
128
Covidien Technical Service
128
Training/Education
129
Chapter 10. Technical Specifications
131
VLFT10GEN Specifications
132
General
132
Dimensions and Weight
132
Environmental Parameters
133
Input Power
133
Power Cord Specifications
134
Backup Power
134
Equipotential Ground Connection
134
EKG Blanking and Smoke Evacuation
134
Internal Memory
135
Duty Cycle
135
Leakage
135
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
136
Wireless Fidelity (Wifi)
137
Ethernet
138
Symbols Used
139
Standards and IEC Classifications
141
Class I Equipment (IEC 60601-1)
141
Type CF Equipment/Defibrillator Proof (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and ANSI/AAMI HF18)
141
IP21 Liquid Ingress/Spillage (IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2)
142
Voltage Transients - Energy Platform Mains Transfer (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and ANSI/AAMI HF18)
142
CISPR 11 Class a
142
Electromagnetic Compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-2)
142
Cables Used for EMC Compliance Testing
148
Return Electrode Monitor (REM)
149
Auto Bipolar
150
Audio Tones
151
Energy Output Characteristics
153
Output Waveforms
154
Output Power Vs. Resistance Graphs
155
Monopolar Graphs
155
Bipolar Graphs
164
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