Valleylab ForceTriad - Ligasure in Laparoscopic Procedures

LigaSure
2-10 ForceTriad User’s Guide
LigaSure in Laparoscopic Procedures
Tissue fusion requires the application of RF energy and pressure from the
instrument. Tissue to be sealed must be firmly grasped between the instrument
jaw electrodes. Tissue in the jaw hinge or outside the instrument jaw will not be
sealed even if thermal blanching occurs.
Do not use LigaSure instruments on vessels in excess of 7 mm in diameter.
LigaSure instruments that require single use electrodes must be used with the
correct electrode type. Use of these instruments with any other electrodes could
result in injury to the patient or surgical team, or cause damage to the instrument.
Conductive fluids (e.g, blood or saline) in direct contact with LigaSure instruments
or in close proximity may carry electrical current or heat, which may cause
unintended surgical effects or burns.
Caution
Energy based devices, such as electrosurgical pencils or ultrasonic scalpels, that
are associated with thermal spread should not be used to transect seals.
Avoid placing fingers in the handle ratchet mechanism. Injury to the user may
result.
Warning
For laparoscopic procedures, be alert to these potential hazards:
• The external surfaces of the LigaSure instrument jaws may remain hot enough
to cause burns after the RF current is deactivated.
• Inadvertent activation or movement of the activated LigaSure instrument
outside of the field of vision may result in injury to the patient.
• Do not activate the instrument while the instrument jaws are in contact with, or
in close proximity to, other instruments including metal cannulas, as localized
burns to the patient or physician may occur.
• Do not activate the LigaSure function in an open circuit condition. Activate the
energy platform only when the instrument is near or in direct contact with the
target tissue to reduce the possibility of unintended burns.
• Carefully insert and withdraw LigaSure instruments from cannulas to avoid
possible damage to the devices and/or injury to the patient.
Warning