Inspecting The Generator And Accessories; Setup Safety - Bovie Aaron 1250 User Manual

INSPECTING THE GENERATOR AND ACCESSORIES

Before each use of the Aaron 1250™, verify that the unit and all accessories are in good working order:
• Inspect for damage to the Electrosurgical Generator and all its connections.
• Verify that the appropriate accessories and adapters are present.
• Inspect all cords and connectors for signs of wear, damage, and abrasion.
• Verify that no errors occur when you turn on the unit.

SETUP SAFETY

WARNINGS:
Hazardous Electrical Output - This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians.
Electric Shock Hazard - Connect the generator power cord to a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not use power plug adapters.
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.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
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.
The instrument receptacles on this generator are designed to accept only one instrument at a
time. Do not attempt to connect more than one instrument at a time into a given receptacle. Doing
so will cause simultaneous activation of the instruments.
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.
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.
To avoid incompatibility and unsafe operation, use suitable cables, accessories, active and neutral
electrodes, including values for the highest allowed H.F. peak voltage.
Some accessories have multiple buttons that can deliver different surgical effects. Verify
accessory features and proper mode settings prior to activation.
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.
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.
Use electrosurgery with caution in the presence of internal or external devices such as pacemak-
ers or pulse generators. Interference produced by the use of electrosurgical devices can cause
devices such as pacemakers to enter an asynchronous mode or can block the pacemaker effect
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