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TB-0545PC/IC/FC, TB-0535PC/IC/FC, TB-0520IC, TB-0510IC
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Ch.4
Chapter 4 Operation
The surgeon and/or surgical staff using this instrument must be a physician or medical personnel
under the supervision of a physician and must have received sufficient training in clinical endoscopic
technique. This manual, therefore, does not explain or discuss clinical surgical procedures. It only
describes basic operation and important information related to the operation of this instrument.
• When using any energy source (e.g., electrosurgical, laser, ultrasonic, etc.), be
aware that the smoke or aerosols generated when energy is applied to the tissue
may be carcinogenic or infectious. Wear personal protective equipment to guard
against dangerous chemicals and potentially infectious material. During operation,
wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as eye wear, a face mask,
moisture-resistant clothing, and chemical-resistant gloves that fit properly and are
long enough so that your skin is not exposed.
• Before use, be sure to read the instruction manuals for the compatible
electrosurgical generator and ultrasonic generator that operate in conjunction with
the THUNDERBEAT.
• Should any irregularity (error window, abnormal noise, abnormal output, abnormal
operation, abnormal appearance, etc.) or malfunction be observed while using the
THUNDERBEAT, stop the use and withdraw the instruments from the body cavity.
Do not withdraw the transducer plug from the ultrasonic generator. Check the
equipment by referring to Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”, in the instruction manual
for the ultrasonic generator. If the irregularity remains after troubleshooting, replace
the transducer. If this does not resolve the issue, replace the THUNDERBEAT
instrument. If the irregularity remains unresolved, contact Olympus.
• Use the THUNDERBEAT instrument properly. Improper use may cause the probe
tip to fall off inside the body cavity, premature wear, partial separating, deformation,
breakage, patient and/or operator injury, malfunction of the cardiac pacemaker,
burns of the surgeon, surgical staff and/or patient, electric shock, abnormal output
or malfunction, perforation, bleeding, postoperative bleeding, tissue damage and
infection to the surgeon, surgical staff and/or patient.
• Should any crack, scratch, deformation, split, protrusion, or partial separating be
observed on the probe tip, grasping section, PTFE pad, shaft, the surface of the
transducer, transducer cord, or transducer plug, do not use them and replace the
damaged instrument or the transducer with a spare. Using a damaged device may
cause burns due to abnormal output or high-frequency (RF bipolar) current leakage
or breakage of the probe tip, the PTFE pad, and the grasping section.
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