Activation Safety - Bovie Aaron 1250 User Manual

ACTIVATION SAFETY

WARNINGS:
Do not wrap the accessory cords or patient return electrode cords around metal objects. This may
induce currents that could lead to shocks, fires, or injury to the patient or surgical team.
Minor neuromuscular stimulation is possible when arcs between the ACTIVE ELECTRODE and
tissue occur. The generator has been designed to minimize the possibility of neuromuscular
stimulation.
Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Aaron 1250™ in the presence of flammable
anesthetics.
Fire / Explosion Hazard - The following substances will contribute to increased fire and explosion
hazards in the operating room:
• Flammable substances (such as alcohol based skin prepping agents and tinctures)
• Naturally occurring flammable gases that may accumulate in body cavities such as the bowel
• Oxygen enriched atmospheres
• Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide [N
The sparking and heating associated with electrosurgery can provide an ignition source. Observe
fire precautions at all times. When using electrosurgery in the same room with any of these
substances or gases, prevent their accumulation or pooling under surgical drapes, or within the
area where electrosurgery is performed.
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.
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
entirely. Consult the device manufacturer or hospital Cardiology Department for further information
when use of electrosurgical appliances is planned for patients with cardiac pacemakers or other
implantable devices.
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.
When using Cut mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected that have
a rated accessory voltage equal to or greater than 1250 Vpeak max.
When using Blend mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected that
have a rated accessory voltage equal to or greater than 1850 Vpeak max.
When using Coagulation mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected
that have a rated accessory voltage equal to or greater than 3300 Vpeak max.
When using Fulguration mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected
that have a rated accessory voltage equal to or greater than 3900 Vpeak max.
When using Bipolar mode, associated equipment and active accessories should be selected that
have a rated accessory voltage equal to or greater than 1200 Vpeak max.
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