CATALOG NUMBER
The McKesson Argent High Frequency Electrosurgical Desiccator - 40 Watt:
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
Description
• A 40 Watt RF desiccator used to coagulate tissue using RF waveform.
• Power setting is selectable by front panel manipulation of a rotary encoder knob.
• Power and activation are indicated on the unit display.
Medical Purpose / Indication
• Intended for the removal and destruction of skin lesions and coagulation of tissue,
Site Condition
• Clean and protect from infection from start through completion of procedure
Site of Use
• Soft tissue (skin, muscle)
Patient Population – * Patient should not be user.
• Age: Infant to geriatric
• Weight: > 2.5kg
• Patient State: Alert, relaxed, may be sedated, having had local anesthetic applied.
Intended User Profile
• Education – Trained physician, physician’s assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner. No maximum
• Knowledge:
- Minimum:
- Understands electrosurgery and electrosurgical techniques;
- Read and understands supplied User’s Guide (Accompanying Document)
- Understands hygiene
- Maximum:
- There is no maximum
• Language Understanding – Languages are as specified in the marketing distribution plan
• Experience:
- Minimum:
- Some training on techniques or training under surveillance/supervision
- No special experience needed
- Maximum:
- There is no maximum
- Permissible Impairments:
- Mild reading / vision impairment or vision correction to 20/20
- Partial hearing impairment, allowing for audible detection of tones at 0.5-2.0 kHz.
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User’s Guide • McKesson Argent High Frequency Electrosurgical Desiccator - MFR # 22-A942
Model No. - 22-A942
Monopolar & Bipolar modes unit, with 110 VAC Hospital-grade power cord