McKesson Argent 22-A942 - Introduction; Operating Principle; Safety; Warnings and Cautions

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the McKesson Argent High Frequency Electrosurgical Desiccator. Please visually check
the unit to ensure that damage did not occur during shipment and that all standard items are included. If there
are any discrepancies, please contact McKesson Medical-Surgical.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
RF energy is generated and passed through an interconnecting cable to an accessory, where the energy is
delivered to coagulate and desiccate tissue.
SAFETY
The safe and effective use of electrosurgery depends to a large degree on factors solely under the control of
the operator. There is no substitute for a properly trained and vigilant medical staff. It is important that they read,
understand, and follow the operating instructions supplied with this electrosurgical equipment.
Physicians have used electrosurgical equipment safely in numerous procedures. Before starting any surgical
procedure, the surgeon should be familiar with the medical literature, complications, and hazards of using
electrosurgery in that procedure.
To promote the safe use of the McKesson Argent High Frequency Electrosurgical Desiccator, this section presents
the warnings and cautions that appear throughout this user’s guide. So that you can operate this equipment with
maximum safety, it is important that you read, understand, and follow the instructions in these warnings and
cautions. It is also important that you read, understand, and follow the instructions for use in this user’s guide.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
In order to safely operate the McKesson Argent High Frequency Electrosurgical Desiccator, several precautions
need to be followed.
WARNINGS:
Hazardous Electrical Output - This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians.
Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the McKesson Argent High Frequency
Electrosurgical Desiccator in the presence of flammable materials.
Fire / Explosion Hazard - The following substances will contribute to increased fire and explosion
hazards in the operating room:
• Flammable substances (such as alcohol based skin prepping agents and tinctures)
• Naturally occurring flammable gases which may accumulate in body cavities such as
the bowel
• Oxygen enriched atmospheres
• Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide [N
2
0] atmospheres).
The sparking and heating associated with electrosurgery can provide an ignition source.
Observe fire precautions at all times. When using electrosurgery in the same room with any
of these substances or gases, prevent their accumulation or pooling under surgical drapes, or within
the area where electrosurgery is performed.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
Connect the power cord to a properly polarized and grounded power source with the frequency and
voltage characteristics that match those listed on the back of the unit. Disconnect power cord from
power source or unplug the power cord from the unit’s power inlet to isolate the internal circuits from
the supply mains.
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User’s Guide • McKesson Argent High Frequency Electrosurgical Desiccator - MFR # 22-A942