4 Before use
This chapter describes all necessary steps to prepare the product
for each use.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient and the medical personnel
Improper or incomplete reprocessing can cause infection of the
patient and medical personnel as well as damage to the product.
● Reprocess the product before first and each subsequent
● For reprocessing the product, observe the instructions in this
● Do not use a product that has not been reprocessed.
● Before each use, inspect the product as described in the
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient
There is a risk of electric shock if the HF cable is connected to
mains electricity.
● Do not connect the HF cable to a mains socket.
CAUTION
Risk of injury to the patient and the user
Using the HF cable after the restricted service life may cause
electrical, mechanical and thermal injury. Signs of wear might not
become visible.
● Do not use the HF cable after 12 months of use.
● Dispose of the HF cable after 12 months
4.1 Inspection
Before connecting the product to the ancillary equipment, a
thorough inspection ensures that the product is fit for use. A
damaged product can cause an electric shock, mechanical injury,
infection and thermal injury.
use.
document
section "Inspection" on page 23.
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