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Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments

DRAFT/PRE-RELEASE/CONFIDENTIAL

12/5/19

CAUTION: To avoid inadvertent thermal damage to surrounding tissue and other

hazards, observe the following.

• Ensure that the patient neutral pad is securely affixed to the patient, placed as close as

possible to the operating field, and properly connected to the electrosurgical unit.

• For monopolar instruments, always use the lowest output setting that achieves the

desired surgical effect. When used with the da

Vinci SP System, the VIO dV limits effect

settings in certain modes as shown in

Table 8-1, on page 42.

• Secure and route the cautery cord to the EndoWrist SP instrument to prevent cord

damage and unintended disconnection.

• Avoid patient contact with grounded metal parts.

• Place any monitoring electrodes as far as possible from the surgical electrodes or the

patient neutral pad when high frequency (HF) surgical equipment and physiological

monitoring equipment are used simultaneously on the same patient.

• Do not use flammable anesthetics or oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide and oxygen.

• Use only non-flammable agents for cleaning and disinfecting. If flammable agents are

used for cleaning or disinfecting or as solvents, they must be allowed to evaporate before

application of HF energy.

CAUTION: Ensure that the ESU audible output can be heard by the operating

surgeon during ESU use with the da Vinci SP System.

CAUTION: Refer to the ERBE VIO dV User Manual for operating instructions and

warning and caution information.

8.2 Integrated ERBE VIO dV 2.0

The ERBE VIO dV 2.0 (VIO dV) is an integrated electrosurgical unit that is used with

EndoWrist SP instruments and manual instruments. This section provides general information

specific to use with the da Vinci SP System and instruments. For further information, including

warning and caution information, see the ERBE VIO dV User Manual.

Note: The da Vinci SP System requires use of a dual surface patient neutral pad with

the integrated VIO dV.

Note: When using the VIO dV with EndoWrist SP monopolar instruments, the

EnergyShield Monitor must be used and properly connected. See Monopolar

Instruments and EnergyShield Monitor Use on page 47 for more information.