General
2-6 ForceTriad User’s Guide
Active instruments
Pacemakers and ICDs
Provide as much distance as possible between the energy platform and other
electronic equipment (such as monitors). Do not cross or bundle electronic device
cords. This energy platform may cause interference with other electronic
equipment.
Caution
Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical
instruments before using. Specific instructions for electrosurgical instruments are
not included in this manual.
Inspect instruments and cords for breaks, cracks, nicks, and other damage
before every use. If damaged, do not use. Damaged instruments or cords may
result in injury or electrical shock to the patient or surgical team.
Use only instruments that can withstand the maximum output (peak) voltage for
each output mode as listed in the Technical Specifications chapter in this manual.
Using an instrument with a voltage rating that is lower than the maximum output
voltage may result in injury to the patient or the operator, or damage to the
instrument.
All Valleylab instruments have voltage ratings that are greater than the maximum
output voltages in the ForceTriad energy platform and are thus fully compatible.
Information on voltage ratings for non-Valleylab instruments should be obtained
from the instrument’s manufacturer.
Warning
Use electrosurgery and tissue fusion with caution in the presence of internal or
external pacemakers. Interference produced by the use of electrosurgical
devices can cause a pacemaker to enter an asynchronous mode or can block the
pacemaker effect entirely. Consult the pacemaker manufacturer or hospital
cardiology department for further information when use of electrosurgery or
tissue fusion appliances is planned in patients with cardiac pacemakers.
If the patient has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), contact the ICD
manufacturer for instructions before performing an electrosurgical or tissue fusion
procedure. Electrosurgery or tissue fusion may cause multiple activations of
ICDs.
Caution
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