5. The internal electrode is covered by a transparent sleeve (unlike a white sleeve of
the autoclavable handpiece).
6.5 Pre-Treatment Recommendations
▪ Make sure that the Handpiece is intact and sterile.
There are a few signs to recognize the gamma-sterilized hand pieces as
specified in items 1-5 above.
During the patient’s first visit treating attendant should:
▪ Exclude from treatment anyone who may be affected by the listed contraindications.
▪ Instruct the patient about the safety warnings.
▪ Have the patient sign an informed consent form.
▪ Make sure that the hand-pieces are intact, sterile and dry.
6.6 Treatment Recommendations
▪ The device can be used in a certified operating room or in a clean procedure room in
an office setting, using a sterile technique.
▪ Apply sterile water–based gel, such as ultrasound gel to the skin surface to ensure
good contact of external electrode.
▪ Select treatment parameters.
▪ Insert cannula to the intended tissue and ensure good contact of return electrode
with skin surface
▪ Enter Ready mode, press the footswitch and apply the RF energy.
▪ Release the footswitch after treatment time is elapsed.
▪ Move to the next site or terminate the treatment.
6.7 Post-Treatment Recommendations
▪ Post treatment recommendations should be provided by doctor.
▪ The Handpiece should be discarded.
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