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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT...
  • Page 2 Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear panel user interface components ............. 20 3.2. Symbols used on the device .................... 21 3.2.1. Rating label ....................... 22 3.3. Scope of delivery ......................22 3.4. Components required for operation ................. 22 3.5. Operating conditions ......................22 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 4 5.5.2. Bipolar modes ....................39 5.6. Monopolar cutting modes ....................40 5.6.1. Standard ......................40 5.6.2. Micro ......................... 40 5.6.3. Dry ........................40 5.6.4. Argon ........................ 41 5.6.5. Resection ......................41 5.6.6. MetraLOOP ....................... 42 Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 5 Micro forceps ....................53 5.9.4. Forceps forced ....................53 5.9.5. LIGATION (optional) ..................54 5.9.6. TissueSeal PLUS (optional) ................54 5.9.7. Bipolar scissors ....................55 5.9.8. Laparoscopy ..................... 55 5.9.9. Bipolar resection (optional) ................55 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 6 Repairs ..........................72 Storage ............................73 9.1. Technical service ......................73 Technical specifications ....................... 74 10.1. ARC 350 technical data ....................74 10.2. Output, voltage and current diagrams ................81 Accessories and replacement parts ..................119 EMC ............................... 120 12.1.

  • Page 7: Using This Operating Manual

    Using this operating manual This operating manual is part of the device. BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG, referred to in the following simply as BOWA, assume no liability nor provide any warranty whatsoever for damage and consequential damages that arise due to non-compliance with the operating manual.

  • Page 8: Risk Levels In Warning Instructions

    Activity with one step Activity with several steps in a binding sequence  Result of preceding activity  List (first level)  List (second level) Emphasis Emphasis .., see Section xxx, page xxx Cross reference Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 9: Safety

    BOWA requires that the HF device is operated under the supervision of qualified and authorized personnel. The surgeon and medical staff must be trained in the fundamental principles, rules for use and risks of HF surgery and must be familiar with these in order to safely and reliably prevent putting patients, staff and equipment at risk.

  • Page 10: General Safety Instructions

    In case of questions, please contact your local dealer or Technical Service, see section Technical service, page 73. To protect personnel, BOWA recommends the use of a smoke evacuator to extract electrosurgical smoke, e.g. BOWA SHE SHA. Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 11: Personal Safety Instructions

    2.3.1. Ambient conditions  Do not use the HF device in the immediate vicinity of the patient. Observe the minimum distances recommended by BOWA, as shown in the following figure. 2.3.2. Patients with pacemakers Malfunction or destruction of the pacemaker can endanger the life of the patient or result in irreversible injuries to the patient.

  • Page 12: Hazard-Free Patient Positioning

    Ensure that no conductive fluids (e.g. blood or amniotic fluid) have penetrated the foot switch or the manual switch.  Ensure that the cables for the foot switch and the manual switch are free from short circuits and broken leads. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 13: Configuring Hf Device Settings And Using Accessories

    Do not remove hot electrodes from the patient’s body directly after cutting or coagulation.  Ensure that there is sufficient distance between the patient cables and the cables of the HF device.  Do not run the patient cable across the patient. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 14: Product-Related Safety Instructions

    2.4. Product-related safety instructions Devices manufactured by BOWA are developed in accordance with the current state of technology and generally accepted safety rules. Despite this, using these products can lead to risks to the life and health of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device or other objects.

  • Page 15: Operation Area: Avoiding Ignition And Explosions

    To prevent a rise in temperature at the current exit point, the following conditions must be ensured:  sufficiently large contact surface between the neutral electrode and the patient’s body;  high electrical conductivity between the neutral electrode and the patient’s body. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 16  Clean the application site, but do not use any alcohol, since it dries out the skin and increases the contact resistance.  If the patient has poor circulation, massage or brush the application site. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 17 HF device may detect a path between the two sections due to other objects.  See that the current flows equally to both parts of the split neutral electrode. See Section Fault indications for EASY monitoring, page 69 regarding monitoring of the neutral electrode. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 18: Description

    Socket connector for monopolar instruments with hand or foot switch* Monopolar 2 Socket connector for monopolar instruments with hand or foot switch* Socket connector for neutral electrode * * Applied part type F according to IEC 60601-1 Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 19: Bipolar Connector Module (Right)

    Socket connector for bipolar instruments with foot switch, finger switch or AUTOSTART* Bipolar connection sockets Alternative 1: Alternative 2: BOWA COMFORT BOWA COMFORT 2-pin US type (28.58 mm) 2-pin US type (28.58 mm) Erbe VIO/ICC * Applied part type F according to IEC 60601-1 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel User Interface Components

    Use the following connections only for service and training purposes: Ethernet connector USB connector Audio In (not occupied) UART communication interface Power switch The USB connector can be used to perform software updates. The maximum voltage at the SIP/SOP ports is 15 V Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 21: Symbols Used On The Device

    Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE); see "Disposal" (Active) HF output; caution: hazardous voltage Manufacturer Date of manufacture Observe use instructions Equipotentiality connection Fiber-optic signal input Fiber-optic signal output Ethernet connector USB connector Audio In UART communication interface 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 22: Rating Label

    Figure 3-1: ARC 350 rating label (Here: ARC 350 incl. options LIGATION and Bipolar Resektion, ARC 350 with option LIGATION bipolar output power changes to 200W, ARC 350 basic version provides a bipolar output power of 120W.) 3.3. Scope of delivery You'll find detailed information on the scope of delivery in the current catalogues.

  • Page 23: Prearrangement

    3. Place the HF device a sufficient distance away from other electronic equipment, see Section EMC, page 120. 4. Position the HF device with the front of the device facing the patient and surgeon. 5. Do not place any other device on the HF device. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 24: Switching On The Hf Device

     The insulation of the accessories (e.g. HF cables and instruments) must be sufficient for the maximum peak output voltage (see IEC 60601-2-2 and IEC 60601-2-18).  Do not use accessories with defective insulation. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 25: Instruments For Monopolar Use

    The following foot switch systems can be connected to the HF device: Item no. Designation 901-011 Single-pedal foot switch with switch 901-031 Double-pedal foot switch with switch 901-032 Double-pedal foot switch with switch and clip 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 26: Functional Test

    6. Select a mode with AUTOSTART, grasp moist gauze with the forceps, and check the display. 7. Now change to a mode without AUTOSTART and use the footswitch to activate the bipolar output. Check the settings and indicators in the bipolar section. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 27: Actions In Case Of Problems

    4.5.1. General information BOWA recommends using split neutral electrodes, since only this type of electrode allows the HF device to detect detachment of the neutral electrode if this occurs. Monitoring of the neutral electrode minimizes the risk of burns at the site where the neutral electrode is attached.

  • Page 28: Easy Neutral Electrode Monitoring (Easy Monitoring)

    The EASY system does not monitor the currents through the individual contact surfaces of the split neutral electrode. For the programs "Resection" and "Moderate Coagulation" a BOWA electrode with a surface area of at least 90 cm² must be used.

  • Page 29: Operation

    The activation indications and buttons to set the maximum output power and the effect are allocated next to the corresponding sockets. The effect of electrosurgical cutting or coagulation can be set using the button "Effect". The "max. Watt" button is used to set the maximum output power. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 30: Display

    In combination with ARC PLUS and the selection of Argon modes, instead of the button "Programs" the "Argon" menu is shown. In this case the program can be selected using Menu "Select program". Figure 5-3: Argon display Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 31: Activating And Deactivating Connectors

    1. To select the type of current, select the setting of the respective socket.  A menu appears to select the program, the foot switch assignment as well as the modes for cutting or coagulation. Figure 5-4: Menu Monopolar 1 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 32 Watt, remain the same for the respective mode. However, if, for example, the factory default setting of a mode is adapted and subsequently changed to a different mode and then back again, the user changes are not undone. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 33: Specifying Power Limits

    5.4.3. Selecting the effect Figure 5-7: Effect monopolar cutting 1. To select the maximum power tap the parameters below the display "Effect". 2. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the effect. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 34: Assigning The Foot Pedal

    Deactivate the footswitch using the “Off“ button. 4. Confirm the selection by pressing the "OK" button. - or- To return to the main screen without changing the selection, tap any button outside the selection menu. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Neutral Electrode

    The neutral electrode menu with a display of contact quality as well as selection of the neutral electrode types is shown.  The selected neutral electrode type is displayed in white. Figure 5-10: Neutral electrode menu 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 36 OK contact quality OK Not Detected non-split Split neutral electrode neutral electrode contact quality not or connected optimum or contact quality insufficient Split neutral electrode Display the contact not connected or contact quality quality. insufficient Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 37: Plug'n Cut Comfort

    Plug’n Cut COMFORT The automatic instrument identification Plug’n Cut COMFORT recognises the connected BOWA COMFORT instrument and selects the default parameters automatically. 1. Insert the COMFORT instrument into a socket of ARC 350.  The accepted parameters are displayed Figure 5-11: Plug’n Cut COMFORT...

  • Page 38: Mode Overview

    GastroKNIFE 2 Mammary GastroKNIFE 3 Thorax SimCoag * These modes can only be used in connection with the argon coagulation unit ARC PLUS (900-001). These modes are available with the option Argon / GastroCut (900-391). Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 39: Bipolar Modes

    Depending on individual conditions, it may be necessary to deviate from the provided data. Medical practice is continuously evolving as a result of R&D and clinical experience. This may also make deviations from the provided data necessary. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 40: Monopolar Cutting Modes

    This mode is used for monopolar dry cutting. A large, controlled arc is generated, which allows significantly deeper coagulation to be obtained. Application areas Cardiac surgery and blood coagulation in retracting blood vessels in the sternum region. Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 41: Argon

    Use non-conductive irrigation fluids. Application areas Hysteroscopy, transurethral prostate resection (TUR-P), surgical treatment of bladder tumors (TUR-B), vaporization of prostate tissue (TUR-VAP). Suitable instruments  Resectoscope (monopolar)  Resection snare  Rollerblade electrode 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 42: Metraloop

    Application areas Polyp removal using polypectomy snares and flexible endoscopy Suitable instruments  Polypectomy snares This function is available if the device has the options argon / GastroCut (900-391). Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 43: Gastroloop 2 (Optional)

    Polyp removal using polypectomy snares and flexible endoscopy, with accelerated fast pulse rate for advanced users. Suitable instruments  Polypectomy snares This function is available if the device has the options argon / GastroCut (900-391). 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 44: Gastroknife 1 (Optional)

    Papilla incision using a papillotome and flexible endoscopy, resection with needle knives; accelerated pulse rate for experienced users. Suitable instruments  Papillotomes  Needle knives This function is available if the device has the options argon / GastroCut (900-391). Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 45: Gastroknife 3 (Optional)

    "Effect" setting in the range of 1 to 3. Application areas Coagulation with relatively high penetration depth; low electrode adhesion to tissue Suitable instruments  Electrodes with large contact areas, such as ball electrodes 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 46: Forced Coag

    It achieves good hemostasis with very good cutting tendency. Application areas Fast coagulation with small penetration depth and very good cutting tendency Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes  Spatula electrodes  Needle electrodes Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 47: Spray

    PLUS accessory device for argon-assisted electrocoagulation. This is the current type Spray. With suitable instruments connected, argon-assisted coagulation can be performed using rigid electrodes. Application areas Visceral surgery Suitable instruments  Rigid argon electrodes  Argon handpiece 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 48: Argon Flexible (Optional)

    The puls frequency changes with the effect setting. The higher the effect level, the faster the pulse sequence. Application areas Gastroenterology, homogeneous surface coagulation Suitable instruments  Flexible argon probes This function is available if the device has the options argon / GastroCut (900-391). Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 49: Resection

    Application areas Mammary surgery and cardiac surgery Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes 5.7.10. Cardiac Thorax This mode is used in thoracic surgery. It produces forced coagulation. Application areas Thoracic surgery Suitable instruments  Knife electrodes 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 50: Simcoag

    This function is available if the device has the options argon / GastroCut (900-391). 5.7.13. Laparoscopy This mode is used in laparoscopy and arthroscopy for monopolar coagulation. Application areas Laparoscopy, arthroscopy Suitable instruments  Arthroscopy electrodes  Laparoscopy electrodes Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 51: Bipolar Cutting Modes

    Suitable instruments  Resectoscope (bipolar)  Resection snare  Rollerblade electrode This function is available if the device has the options Bipolar Resection (900-395). Optimum results are provided exclusively when using BOWA COMFORT resection cables. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 52: Bipolar Scissors

    Application areas Bipolar coagulation Suitable instruments  Bipolar forceps 5.9.2. Standard forceps AUTO This mode is used for arcless contact coagulation with forceps. Activation starts automatically on contact with tissue. Figure 5-12: AUTOSTART at socket 3 Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 53: Micro Forceps

    Bipolar coagulation in paediatric surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, etc. Suitable instruments  Bipolar forceps  Micro forceps 5.9.4. Forceps forced This mode is used for forced coagulation with forceps. Application areas Fast bipolar coagulation Suitable instruments  Bipolar forceps 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 54: Ligation (Optional)

    The output power is preconfigured and automatically regulated. Application areas Vessel sealing in open surgery Suitable instrument ®  TissueSeal PLUS This function is available if the device has the option LIGATION (900-396) Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 55: Bipolar Scissors

    Make sure that the instrument has contact with the tissue while activating bipolar coagulation to avoid an unintended heating of the irrigation fluid. This function is available if the device has the option Bipolar Resection (900-395) 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 56: Menu Dialogs

    Press the "OK" button to return to the main screen. 5.10.2. "System Settings" dialog The "System" menu allows settings for brightness and volume of the alarm activation and key tones, as well as autostart delay. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 57: Neutral Electrode" Dialog

    Alarm tones Signal tone Note 5.10.3. “Neutral electrode“ dialog In the "Neutral electrode" menu the connected neutral electrode type is selected and the contact quality is displayed, see chapter Selecting the neutral electrode, page 35. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 58: Program" Dialog

    3. Confirm the selection with the “OK“ button  The main screen is displayed - or- To return to the main screen without changing the selection, select "Back" or tap any button outside the selection menu. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 59 The navigation is possible using the arrow keys. Select the letter with "OK". The selection is confirmed using "Save". Use the ”Back” button to return to the main screen 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 60: Language" Dialog

    5 Operation The following basic programs are provided with the full version of ARC 350 (incl. the options GastroCut, Bipolar Resection and LIGATION): Argon flex, Argon, Cardiac, GastroCut, Laparoscopy, Macro, Micro, Open Surgery, Resection bipolar, Resection monopolar, SimCoag, Standard 5.10.5.

  • Page 61: System Information" Dialog

    “System information“ dialog The “System information“ dialog displays various system parameters such as version, serial number, TSI dates for ARC 350 and ARC PLUS, as well as options. Figure 5-19: “System information“ dialog See also technical safety inspection (TSI), page 71.
  • Page 62 With "EASY monitor" the resistance at the neutral electrode is displayed. Configuring the startup screen In ARC 350 is a possibility to create a personalized startup screen. This appears after switching on the device for a selectable duration. Create a folder with the name "arc_logo" on the USB flash drive (REF 900-402).

  • Page 63: 5.10.9. "Argon" Dialog

    Press the "Back" button to return to the main screen without changing the selection. Default settings for argon flow rates according to the different modes are selected automatically: Argon open: CUT flow rate: 4.0 l/min COAG flow rate: 3.0 l/min Argon flexible: COAG flow rate: 0.4 l/min 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 64: Detecting And Correcting Faults

    While an error is present, activations are prohibited. The message is available using the orange marked „?“ in the system bar. Moreover, these messages are available in the menu program system settings and will be deleted when switching off the unit. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 65 Choose another socket for this mode. Foot Switch Error Foot switch not assigned to a socket. The foot switch has not been assigned to a socket yet. Assign a socket to the foot switch using the "Pedal" button. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 66 Foot Switch Error Fault on foot switch connection. Check the foot switch. If this message appears again, please contact the Technical Support. Internet: www.bowa.de Telephone: +49707260020 Finger Switch Error Fault on finger switch connection.
  • Page 67 Subsequently restart ARC PLUS by activating the flashing "Purge" button. ARC PLUS Warning Please check if the argon bottles are connected and open. Empty bottles should be replaced. Subsequently restart ARC PLUS by activating the flashing "Purge" button. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 68 If repeated purging does not solve the problem, the instrument and cable must be replaced. ARC PLUS Warning The argon flow settings at ARC 350 are invalid ARC PLUS Warning The filling level of the argon bottle is low. Please make sure that a replacement is available.

  • Page 69: Fault Indications For Easy Monitoring

    Check the neutral electrode cable for proper connection and external damage.  Reattach the neutral Loosened electrode An acoustic electrode. If the fault signal sounds. persists, replace the A warning neutral electrode. message appears on the display 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...

  • Page 70: Preparation

    Disinfection and cleaning NOTE Incorrect handling of the HF device can cause damage to the unit!  Never sterilize the ARC 350 device. Instead, clean or disinfect it. WARNING Risk of electric shock and fire!  Unplug the power connection before cleaning the device.

  • Page 71: Maintenance And Repair

    Safety inspections must be performed once a year.  The next safety inspection date of ARC 400 can be displayed in the dialog, see “BOWA Service” dialog, page 61  A warning message appears during system start-up if a safety inspection is due.

  • Page 72: Repairs

    If a repair is necessary, contact the service address mentioned in chapter 9.1.  Never carry out any repairs yourself. BOWA is liable for safety, reliability and performance of the HF device under the following conditions:  Full compliance with all instructions regarding the installation and proper use for the intended purpose contained in this operating manual was maintained.

  • Page 73: Storage

     Atmospheric pressure: 500 to 1060 hPa 9.1. Technical service Contact the following service center for maintenance and repair work: BOWA-electronic GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Hertz-Strasse 4–10 72810 Gomaringen, Germany Phone +49 (0) 7072-6002-0 Fax +49 (0) 7072-6002-33 Email service@bowa.de or visit our website: www.bowa.de...

  • Page 74: Technical Specifications

    10 Technical specifications Technical specifications 10.1. ARC 350 technical data Insulation type / Classification IEC 60601-1-2 Level of protection provided by the housing IP 21 Protection class according to EN 60601-1 Application component type according to EN 60601-1 Standards compliance...
  • Page 75 Text messages with further information Communication  External interface for communication with ARC PLUS (light wire cables)  USB interface for software updates  External PC interface, UART, using BOWA software  Service support using BOWA software 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 76 +10°C to +40°C -20°C to +50°C Relative humidity 30 to 75%, non- 0 to 90%, non- condensing condensing Atmospheric pressure 700 to 1060 hPa 500 to 1060 hPa Operating altitude (max) 4000 m a. sea level Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 77 1 W - 200W 650 Vp constant 700 Vp 700 Vp 700 Vp 750 Vp sinusoidal alternating GastroLOOP Coag, Cut 750 Vp and break phases sinusoidal alternating GastroLOOP Coag, Cut 750 Vp and break phases 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 78 3.8 kVp Spray 1 W - 120 W modulated 4.6 kVp 5.0 kVp pulsed Argon open 1 W - 120 W 4.6 kVp modulated pulsed Argon flexible 1 W - 120 W 4.4 kVp modulated Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 79 1 W - 120 W 200 Vp scissors constant Modes Bipolar Coagulation Standard sinusoidal 1 W - 120 W 150 Vp forceps constant Standard sinusoidal forceps 5 W - 120 W 150 Vp constant AUTO 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 80 Bipolar sinusoidal 1 W - 350 W 190 Vp resection constant The max. values are not necessarily created at rated load resistance. The HF power is subject to a tolerance limit of ± 20%. Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 81: Output, Voltage And Current Diagrams

    "Monopolar Cutting Standard" Rated load resistance = 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Standard" (idle mode) Pos : 53 /679-BOWA/HF- Ger äte/ARC 300/ 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 82 Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Micro" Rated load resistance = 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Micro" (idle mode) Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 83 Diagram of power output P [W] as a 1600 function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Dry" 1600 Rated load resistance = 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Dry" (idle mode) 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 84 Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Argon" Rated load resistance= 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Argon" (idle mode) Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 85 Table of power output P [W] as a Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as function of the setting "Monopolar a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Resection" Cutting Resection" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 86 Table of power output P [W] as a function Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a of the setting "Monopolar Cutting function of the setting "Monopolar MetraLOOP" Cutting MetraLOOP" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 87 Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Laparoscopy" Rated load resistance= 500   Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting Laparoscopy" (idle mode) 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 88 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a  Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroLOOP 1" Cutting GastroLOOP 1" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 89 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a  Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroLOOP 2" Cutting GastroLOOP 2" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 90 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a  Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroLOOP 3" Cutting GastroLOOP 3" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 91 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a  Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroKNIFE 1" Cutting GastroKNIFE 1" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 92 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a  Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroKNIFE 2" Cutting GastroKNIFE 2" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 93 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a  Table of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar function of the setting "Monopolar Cutting GastroKNIFE 3" Cutting GastroKNIFE 3" (idle mode) Rated load resistance= 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 94 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Moderate" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Moderate" Rated load resistance= 75  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 95 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Moderate" (idle mode) = 3500 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced non cutting" Rated load resistance = 1000  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 96 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced mixed" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced mixed" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 97 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced cutting" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Forced cutting" Rated load resistance = 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 98 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Spray" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Spray" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 99 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon open" (idle mode) = 4600 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon open" Rated load resistance = 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 100 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon flexible" (idle mode) = 4400 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Argon flexible" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 101 The puls frequency changes with the effect setting. The higher the effect level, the faster the pulse sequence. Effect 1: 1 Hz, effect 2: 5 Hz, effect 3: 10 Hz The mode "Argon flexible" is paused due to the pulse sequence. 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 102 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Resection" (idle mode) = 2600 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Resection" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 103 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Mammary" (idle mode) = 2300 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Mammary" Rated load resistance = 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 104 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Thorax" (idle mode) = 2300 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Cardiac Thorax" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 105 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation SimCoag" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation SimCoag" Rated load resistance = 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 106 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation GastroCut Coag" (idle mode)  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation GastroCut Coag" Rated load resistance = 500  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 107 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Laparoscopy" (idle mode) = 1800 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Monopolar Coagulation Laparoscopy" Rated load resistance = 500  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 108 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting "Bipolar Cutting Standard" (idle mode) = 400 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting "Bipolar Cutting Standard" Rated load resistance = 75  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 109 Table of HF output voltage U [Vp] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting Resection " Resection " (idle mode) Rated load resistance = 75  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 110 " Bipolar Cutting Bipolar scissors " (idle mode) = 200 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Cutting bipolar scissors " Rated load resistance = 75  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 111 " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps " (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps " Rated load resistance = 50  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 112 " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps AUTOSTART" (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Standard forceps AUTOSTART" Rated load resistance = 50  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 113 " Bipolar Coagulation Micro forceps " (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Micro forceps " Rated load resistance = 50  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 114 " Bipolar Coagulation forceps forced " (idle mode) = 550 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation forceps forced " Rated load resistance = 50  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 115 Power output P [W] as a function of the HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting setting " LIGATION " Rated load " LIGATION " (idle mode) resistance (25 ) = 190 Vp = 200 W 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 116 " Bipolar Coagulation Bipolar scissors " (idle mode) = 200 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation bipolar scissors" Rated load resistance = 75  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...
  • Page 117 HF output voltage U [Vp] for the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Laparoscopy " (idle mode) = 150 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Laparoscopy " Rated load resistance = 50  900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
  • Page 118 " Bipolar Coagulation Bipolar Resection " (idle mode) = 190 Vp  Diagram of power output P [W] as a function of the setting " Bipolar Coagulation Bipolar Resection " Rated load resistance = 25  Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN...

  • Page 119: Accessories And Replacement Parts

    11 Accessories and replacement parts Accessories and replacement parts Original BOWA accessories are suitable for use with the ARC Series and ARC PLUS devices. When using accessories made by other manufacturers, the user must ensure that they are designed for and compatible with the maximum HF peak voltage of the HF device.

  • Page 120: Emc

    Emission of electromagnetic interference (IEC 60601-1-2, Table 201) The ARC 350 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as described below. The customer or user of the ARC 350 should ensure that it is operated in such an environment.
  • Page 121 Immunity to electromagnetic interference (IEC 60601-1-2, Table 204) The ARC 350 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as described below. The customer or user of the ARC 350 should ensure that it is operated in such an environment.
  • Page 122 The ARC 350 is designed for operation in an electromagnetic environment in which HF interference is monitored. The customer or user of the ARC 350 can help to prevent electromagnetic interference by complying with the minimum distance between portable and mobile HF telecommunication devices (transmitters) and the ARC 400.

  • Page 123: Disposal

    Disposal is carried out free of charge by the manufacturer within the European Union.  If you have any questions regarding product disposal, contact the service center, see section Technical service, page 73 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN Operating Manual ARC 350...
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