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P/N VT-108723-US, Manual revision: C Vante
®
SEBRA
®
MINI
™
Tube Sealer Power Source
General information
Vante manufactures a variety of instruments that incorporate the use of
radio
frequency (RF) for sealing, welding, or forming thermoplastics. Typical
uses
include the sealing of blood bag and apheresis tubing, and plastic welding
or
forming manufacturing processes. When in operation, these RF instruments
emit radio frequency energy to people, other instruments, and equipment
located in close proximity. Current Vante RF instruments operate at a
frequency authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for industrial, scientific, and
medical (ISM) use. The following is an advisory regarding RF instrument use
and associated safety considerations.
RF effects on
human tissue
Vante RF instruments are in compliance with (IEEE) C95.1-1991,
standards for
safe exposure levels to RF energy. However, misuse or direct
contact between
tissue and RF electrode(s) can result in severe RF burns.
RF effects on
pacemakers
There is no evidence that Vante RF instruments interfere with the
function of
modern cardiac pacemakers.
Electrical safety Vante RF devices meet or exceed appropriate electrical safety
standards,
and pose no electrical shock hazard when used with properly fused
and
grounded outlets.
RF effects on
electronic
equipment
Vante instruments produce RF power, and during operation emit some
RF
energy from the electrodes. While most modern electronic equipment and
instruments provide shielding from RF energy, improperly shielded electronic
devices operating in close proximity to an RF instrument may be affected. If
interference is suspected, appropriate electronic shielding, moving equipment
further away from the RF instrument, or operating from a different electrical
circuit may be necessary.
RF effects in
potentially
explosive
atmospheres
Do not operate Vante RF instruments in any area with a potentially
explosive
atmosphere. It is possible for the RF electrodes to arc, initiating an
explosion
or fire.
Warning: Vante recommends strict adherence to the procedures
specified in the instrument Operation Manual. Misuse or modification of
an instrument may result in unsafe or hazardous situations.
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