71061526 Rev. CVULCAN™ Generator Operations/Service Manual
Precautions / Unpacking and General Inspection
Precautions
U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or
on the order of a physician.
• Prior to each use, inspect the device to ensure it is
functioning properly and not damaged. Do not use
a damaged device.
• The Smith & Nephew VULCAN™ Generator is
designed specifically for use only with Smith &
Nephew arthroscopic radiofrequency probes. Do
not use other devices with the generator control
unit.
• Check the probe and extension cable connections
for the presence of liquid before use or whenever
a probe is connected or disconnected during
a procedure. Liquid may enter the connection
during a procedure. ANY liquid can cause the
connections to short, resulting in erroneous probe
recognition or damage to the probe, cable, or
generator control unit.
• Check the generator control unit’s LCD message
display to ensure that the proper probe
identification and settings are displayed prior to
beginning any procedure.
• Use the lowest RF power setting necessary to
achieve the desired tissue effect.
• This equipment is designed and tested to
minimize interference with other electrical
equipment. However, if interference occurs with
other equipment it may be corrected by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate this equipment, the other
equipment, or both.
– Increase the separation between the pieces of
equipment.
– Connect the pieces of equipment into different
outlets or circuits.
– Consult a biomedical engineer.
• This equipment contains electronic printed circuit
assemblies. At the end of the useful life of the
equipment it should be disposed of in accordance
with any applicable national or institutional related
policy relating to obsolete electronic equipment.
• Inspect all components, including extension
cables and power cord, regularly for wear. Pay
particular attention to extension cable insulation.
Replace if evidence of deterioration is noted.
• Apparent low output or failure of the generator
control unit to function properly at normal
operating settings may indicate faulty application
of the split grounding pad.
• When the generator control unit is used
simultaneously with physiological monitoring
equipment on the same patient, any monitoring
electrodes should be placed as far from the
surgical electrodes as possible. Needle monitoring
electrodes are not recommended. Monitoring
systems using high frequency current-limiting
devices are recommended.
• Use only the power cord and connector specified
for this unit.
• Electrical safety testing should be performed by a
biomedical engineer or other qualified person.
• Do not immerse the footswitch cable.
Unpacking and General
Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect all of the components
shipped with the Smith & Nephew VULCAN
Generator. The following should have been received:
Quantity Description
1 Smith & Nephew VULCAN
Generator (REF 7210812)
1 Smith & Nephew VULCAN
Footswitch (REF 7209692)
1 Hospital-grade power cord,
country-specific
1 Smith & Nephew VULCAN
Generator Operations/Service
Manual (REF 1061526)
The Smith & Nephew VULCAN Extension Cable
(REF 7209693) is available as an accessory for use
with probes that do not include an integrated cable.
If any parts are missing or damaged, please
contact your authorized Smith & Nephew sales
representative. Save the carton and packing materials
in the event that a component needs to be returned
for repair.
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