Bovie Aaron 1250 User Manual page 14

Studies have shown that smoke generated during electrosurgical procedures can be potentially
harmful to patients and the surgical team. These studies recommend adequately ventilating the
smoke by using a surgical smoke evacuator or other means.
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH). Control of Smoke from Laser / Electric Surgical Procedures. HAZARD
CONTROLS, Publication No. 96-128, September, 1996.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no known contraindications.
NOTICES
If required by local codes, connect the generator to the hospital equalization connector with an
equipotential cable.
Do not clean the generator with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds, solvents, or other
materials that could scratch the panels or damage the generator.
APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
Operating Conditions
RF energy is generated and passed through an interconnecting cable to an accessory where the energy is delivered to cut, coagulate
and ablate tissue.
Description
• The Aaron 1250U High Frequency Electrosurgical Generators models are intended to be used for all
electrosurgical cut, blend, coagulation, fulguration and bipolar procedures.
Medical Purpose / Indication
• Removal and destruction of skin lesions
• Electrosurgical cutting, blending, coagulation, fulguration and bipolar procedures of tissue to aid surgeon
or physician in performing required procedures.
Site Condition
Ambient luminance range
Viewing distance
Viewing angle
• Clean and protect from infection from start through completion of procedure.
• Note the follow Conditions of visibility for use:
- Ambient luminance range: 100 lx to 1,500 lx
- Viewing distance: 20 cm to 200 cm
- Viewing angle: normal to the display ± 30°
Site of use
• Site of use: Tissue (ligament, cartilage)
Patient population
• Age: newborn to geriatric
• Weight: >2.5 kg
• Health: no restrictions
• Nationality: no restrictions
• Patient state: alert, relaxed maybe sedated, possible local anesthesia
– Patient should not be User
User's Guide • Aaron 1250 ™
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100 lx to 1,500 lx
20 cm to 200 cm
normal to the display ± 30˚
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