Votiva Operator Manual DO607094B 34
• Temperature cut-off as high as tolerable. In general, higher cutoff
temperature yields best results.
• Power level to be set according to patient tolerance.
• Position the probe at the end of the canal without RF to determine the
penetration depth for repeated insertion. Reaching the cervix is felt by
both the patient and the operator.
1. Make sure that the hand piece for the treatment (FormaV) corresponds to the
interface.
2. Assume full contact of Handpiece with tissue with a slight pressure.
3. Press the footswitch and initiate the RF energy.
4. Move the Handpiece back and forth and in circular movements with gentle
pressure over the treated area to reach uniform heating. Movement should be
constant and its amplitude should be at least double of Handpiece spot size to
avoid hot spots.
5. Continue to treat the area of 10-20 cm2 in this fashion. Always start with a low
setting level to check the patient’s tolerance to the treatment parameters. Increase
the settings gradually.
6. Apply multiple passes to maintain the desired temperature during 10-30min per
zone.
7. Movement speed, RF energy, and cut-off temperature can be adjusted in this order
during the treatment for the best comfort of the patient.
8. FormaV hand piece can be used for skin treatment.
9. Slight erythema and edema is a typical immediate response. However, when there
is excessive tissue reaction, stop treatment. For excessive heat sensation, you may
increase the movement speed, reduce the RF power and lastly, reduce the cut-off
temperature. If this does not help stop the treatment.
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