MEGADYNE MEGA POWER - COAG Modes

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3. COAG: The coag controls are color coded blue. The large numerical display indicates
the power setting. The arrow ‘up’ key will increase power settings in increments of one
watt up to 40W and in 5W increments thereafter to a maximum of 120W.
The arrow ‘down’ key will decrease power settings in increments of five watts from 120W
to 40W and in one watt increments thereafter.
Selecting the “STANDARD” key places the generator coag function into the desiccation
mode. The light on the key will illuminate indicating that this mode is selected. The
desiccation mode provides hemostasis to tissue that is in contact with the active
electrode and provides diminished cutting effect when compared to cut modes.
Coag with Cut Mode
To achieve more cutting effect in the STANDARD Coag mode, press the Pure Cut and
the Standard Coag buttons simultaneously. This activates a second coag mode (Coag
with Cut) for surgeons desiring a mild cutting effect during coagulation. When this mode
is activated, the Standard Coag button will “blink” on and off. To return to the Standard
Coag mode, simply press the Standard Coag button once, or go to Spray Coag and
back to the Standard Coag mode. The blinking light will turn to a solid light and you will
be returned to the Standard Coag mode. Powering down the system will also return the
Mega Power to the Standard Coag mode. The second Coag mode can easily be
recalled (if it was the last mode used) upon start up by pressing the RECALL key or
simply use the instructions above to activate the mode
Selecting the “SPRAY” key places the generator coag function into the spray, or
fulguration mode. The light on the key will illuminate indicating that this mode is selected.
During the case, the last SPRAY setting used will remain in memory as a convenience to
users when toggling between modes during a case. Once the generator is turned Off,
and On again, depressing the SPRAY mode will change the mode, but not the power
setting for patient safety.
The fulguration mode uses higher peak to peak voltages to allow current to “jump” from
the active electrode through air to the target tissue producing sparks. This provides
hemostasis in a more broad area with less depth of tissue damage when compared to
desiccation. The SPRAY coag mode provides diminished cutting effect when compared
to cut modes.