Bovie Aaron 1250 User Manual page 11

equipment is used. Attention should be called to the danger of ignition of endogenous gases.
Some materials, for example cotton, wool and gauze, when saturated with oxygen may be ignited
by sparks produced in Normal Use of the HF surgical equipment.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Electric Shock Hazard - Connect the power cord to a properly polarized and grounded power
source with the frequency and voltage characteristics that match those listed on the back of the
unit. Do not use power plug adapters.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
Active cord removal during activation could result in a shock to the operator at the generator con-
nector plug interface should activation occur by footswitch.
Electric Shock Hazard - Always turn off and unplug the generator before cleaning.
Fire Hazard - Do not use extension cords.
Patient Safety - Use the generator only if the self-test has been completed as described.
Otherwise, inaccurate power outputs may result.
Do not use electrosurgical equipment unless properly trained to use it in the specific procedure
being undertaken. Use by physicians without such training has resulted in serious, unintended
patient injury, including bowel perforation and unintended, irreversible tissue necrosis.
Failure of the HF SURGICAL EQUIPMENT could result in an unintended increase of output power.
Use the lowest output setting necessary to achieve the desired surgical effect. Use the active elec-
trode only for the minimum time necessary in order to lessen the possibility of unintended burn
injury. Pediatric applications and/or procedures performed on small anatomic structures
may require reduced power settings. The higher the current flow, and the longer the current is
applied, the greater the possibility of unintended thermal damage to tissue, especially during
use on small structures.
Avoid using power settings that would exceed the highest maximum voltage that is acceptable for
each accessory. Choose only accessories that will withstand each mode and power setting.
Use of the RF Electrosurgical Generator at minimal power setting to get the expected clinical
effect and for a normal clinical procedure time will not cause a surface skin temperature under the
Bovie ESRS or ESRC patient return pads to rise above 41°C when the skin in prepared properly
and the pad is attached properly. However be aware that extended surgical times particularly at
high power will cause a continued temperature rise at the skin and return pad interface due to RF
current return to the generator.
The output power selected should be as low as possible for the intended purpose. Certain devices
or accessories may present a safety hazard at low power settings.
Apparent low output or failure of the A1250 RF to function correctly at the normal operating set-
tings may indicate faulty application of the neutral electrode or poor contact in its connections. In
this case, the application of the neutral electrode and its connections should be checked before
selecting a higher output power.
To avoid incompatibility and unsafe operation, use suitable cables, accessories, active and neutral
electrodes, including values for the highest allowed H.F. peak voltage.
Connected accessories need be rated for at least the maximum peak output voltage of the H.F.
generator set at the intended output control setting in the intended operating mode.
For surgical procedures where the high frequency current could flow through parts of the body
having a relatively small cross-sectional area, the use of bipolar techniques may be desirable to
avoid unwanted coagulation.
For all Monopolar modes, any associated equipment and active electrodes must be rated to with
stand the combination of output voltage, vp-p and crest factor as stated in Appendix A of this
manual.
Associated equipment and accessories used must be rated to withstand the combination of the
Vpeak rating and Crest Factor for the following RF modes, Blend, Pinpoint and Spray.When using
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