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2 • Safety Instructions
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WARNING
Activation of the unit with no knowledge of active settings
If the user does not understand the active settings of the unit, he can
cause the patient accidental tissue damage.
 Check the active settings on the display of the unit, after: switch-
ing on the unit, connecting up an instrument, and changing the
program.
WARNING
The user was not informed of a change in maximum ON time
Risk of accidental tissue damage to the patient!
 All users must be informed of any change in maximum ON time at
an early stage. That is, before the user works with the modified
maximum ON time for the first time.
 The temperature at the neutral electrode site increases during
long and continuous activations; therefore, ensure that the cool-
ing phases between activations are sufficient.
WARNING
Tissue structures / vessels with a cross-section that is small or
becoming smaller
If monopolar HF current flows through parts of the body with a rela-
tively small cross-section, there is a risk of unintentional coagulation
for the patient!
 If possible, use the bipolar coagulation technique.
WARNING
Activation signal not audible
You do not hear the signal when the electrosurgical unit is activated.
Risk of burns to the patient and medical personnel!
 Adjust the activation signal so that it is clearly audible.
WARNING
Contact or too close proximity of the activated instrument to metal
objects in or on the patient's body.
Risk of burns to the patient!
Metal implants may be damaged, e.g., hip arthroplasties.
 Do not touch any metal objects, e.g., hemostats, hip arthroplas-
ties, with the activated instrument.
 Keep the activated instrument as far away as possible from metal
objects, e.g., hemostats, hip arthroplasties.
WARNING
The unit does not shut off
The active instrument cannot be deactivated.
Risk of burns to the patient and medical personnel!
 Press the power switch of the unit.