da Vinci SP Instruments and Accessories
Using the Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) with Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
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Table 8-7 Troubleshooting Monopolar and Bipolar Instrument Energy Delivery
Possible Problems Remedy
Monopolar and Bipolar Instruments
VIO dV not powered on or
mode effect not set
• Confirm that the VIO dV is powered on.
• Verify that the mode effect setting is higher than zero. Effect settings default to zero.
Cautery cord connections • Verify all cautery cord connections. See Connecting the Monopolar Instruments,
EnergyShield Monitor and VIO dV and Connecting Bipolar Instruments to the VIO dV.
• Confirm that the correct cautery cord is connected to the correct instrument.
See EnergyShield Monopolar Cautery Cord and Bipolar Cautery Cord.
• Use an alternate port to connect the instrument to the VIO dV.
• Replace the cautery cord with a backup cautery cord.
Instrument connection • Confirm that the instrument is installed on the system.
• Check the icon on the VIO dV to ensure proper instrument connection. See Control
Assignment Indicators.
Incorrect foot pedal being
used
• Confirm that correct pedal is being pressed at the Surgeon Console. See Bipolar and
Monopolar Instrument Activation.
Activation is disabled Confirm the following:
• The VIO dV is connected to the da Vinci SP System and powered on.
• The foot pedals are enabled.
• The mode effect setting is higher than zero. Effect settings default to zero.
• The installed instrument is inserted past the distal edge of the Entry Guide of the port.
• The installed instrument is connected to the VIO dV.
• The surgeon's head is in the 3D viewer.
• The installed instrument is associated with a hand control.
Monopolar Instruments Only
EnergyShield Monitor not
powered on, improperly
connected, or faulted
• Confirm that the EnergyShield Monitor is powered on and not faulted.
See EnergyShield Monitor Faults and Failure.
• Verify EnergyShield Monitor connections. See Connecting the Monopolar
Instruments, EnergyShield Monitor and VIO dV.
Patient neutral pad error
(red patient neutral pad
status on the VIO dV)
• Confirm that a dual surface patient neutral pad is being used.
• Verify patient neutral pad placement.
• Verify that the patient neutral pad is connected to the EnergyShield Monitor and that
the neutral adapter connection between the EnergyShield Monitor and VIO dV is
secure.
See Connecting the Monopolar Instruments, EnergyShield Monitor and VIO dV.
Bipolar Instruments Only
Improper connection of
instrument to VIO dV
• Confirm that the wide connector end of the bipolar cautery cord is oriented with the
molded arrow side facing up, and is properly connected to the VIO dV.
See Connecting Bipolar Instruments to the VIO dV.
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