This manual and the equipment it describes are for use only by qualified medical professionals trained in the particular technique and surgical procedure to be performed. It is intended as a guide for using the Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator only.
Using the Aaron 950™........................4-1 Inspecting the Generator and Accessories ....................4-2 Setup Safety .............................4-2 Setting Up ..............................4-3 Using and Understanding The Aaron 950™ Memory Features ..............4-4 Storing and Recalling Preset Settings....................4-4 Preparing for Monopolar Surgery ......................4-4 Applying the Patient Return Electrode ....................4-4 Preparing for Bipolar Surgery ........................4-5...
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Voltage Transients (Emergency Generator Mains Transfer)..............A-4 EMC Compliance............................A-4 Output Characteristics ..........................A-8 Maximum Output for Bipolar and Monopolar Modes..............A-8 Output Power Curves..........................A-9 Monopolar Cut Curves ........................A-9 Monopolar Coag Curves ........................A-11 Bipolar Curves ..........................A-13 Warranty ............................B-1 User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
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Figure A – 7 Output power versus impedance for fulguration mode ..............A-12 Figure A – 8 Peak voltage versus power setting for fulguration mode ............A-12 Figure A – 9 Output power versus impedance for bipolar mode..............A-13 Figure A – 10 Peak voltage versus power setting for bipolar mode..............A-13 Bovie Medical Corporation...
CAUTIONS Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this generator before using. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical accessories before using. Specific instruc- tions are not included in this manual. User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
WARNINGS: Hazardous Electrical Output - This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians. Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Aaron 950™ electrosurgical generator in the presence of flammable anesthetics. Bovie Medical Corporation...
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• Avoid skin-to-skin contact points, such as fingers touching leg, when positioning the patient. • Place 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in.) of dry gauze between contact points to ensure that contact does not occur. User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
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Health (NIOSH). Control of Smoke from Laser / Electric Surgical Procedures. HAZARD CONTROLS, Publication No. 96-128, September, 1996. NOTICE: Do not clean the generator with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds, solvents, or other materials that could scratch the panels or damage the generator. Bovie Medical Corporation...
CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND RECEPTACLES This section describes: ● The Front, Rear, and Side Panels ● Controls, Indicators, and Receptacles User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
Symbols on the Front Panel The following table lists descriptions for symbols found on the front panel of the Aaron 950™. SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION Generator Controls Cut mode Blend mode Coagulation mode High Frequency Desiccator Controls Bipolar mode Fulguration mode Presets...
RF output is isolated from the ground. Power Output Control Knob Turn clockwise to increase power output, counterclock- Coag Indicator Coag Mode Selector wise to decrease power Indicates when When pressed, selects the output. coagulation mode is coagulation mode. selected. Bovie Medical Corporation...
F). “b” and “d” are displayed in lower- next preset setting. makes the current settings the case letters. preset letter shown in the indi- cator window. No Presets Indicator Dot blinks to indicate when no user defined preset is being used. User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
Please note that infected medical devices must be disposed of as medical/biohazard waste and cannot be includ- ed in used electronic equipment disposal/recycling programs. In addition, certain electronic products must be returned directly to Bovie Medical Corporation. Contact your Bovie® sales representative for return instructions. Symbols on the Side Panel...
If the unit or any accessories are damaged, notify Bovie Medical Corporation’s Customer Service immediately. Do not use any damaged equipment. INSTALLING THE UNIT 1. Mount the Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator on the wall or optional stand using the mounting kit. (See Figure 3 - 1) CAUTION: The unit is not to be utilized in the horizontal position, as liquids may easily spill into the unit.
CAUTIONS Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this generator before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical accessories before use. Specific instruc- tions are not included in this manual. User’s Guide • Aaron 950 ™...
INSPECTING THE GENERATOR AND ACCESSORIES Before each use of the Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator, 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.
Note the error code and refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting. Once the self-test is successful, connect the accessories and set the generator controls. Refer to Preparing for Monopolar Surgery or Preparing for Bipolar Surgery later in this section. User’s Guide • Aaron 950 ™...
USING AND UNDERSTANDING THE AARON 950™ MEMORY FEATURES The Aaron 950™ incorporates six user-defined Presets for easy recall of frequently used settings. Storing and Recalling Preset Settings Select the desired preset location (A-F) by pressing the Recall button (see figure 4-1, letter H)
“.1” watt increments below ten watts and in whole numbers from ten to 30 watts. NOTICE: The output settings cannot be adjusted when the unit is being activated. 6. The unit is now ready to perform surgery. Refer to Activating the Unit later in this section. User’s Guide • Aaron 950 ™...
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. Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
4. When the procedure is completed, turn the unit off. 5. Remove the forceps from the bipolar cord and sterilize. NOTICE: When sterilizing the forceps follow the manufactures sterilization instructions that accompany the forceps. User’s Guide • Aaron 950 ™...
Do not allow fluids to enter the chassis. Do not sterilize the generator. PERIODIC INSPECTION Every six months, visually inspect the Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator for signs of wear or damage. In particular, look for any of the following problems: •...
TROUBLESHOOTING This section includes error code descriptions and actions to take to resolve them. User’s Guide • Aaron 950 ™...
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The Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator includes automatic self-diagnostics. If the diagnostics detect an error, the system displays an error code, sounds an audible tone, and deactivates the unit output power. Most error codes result from faults in accessories attached to the unit. The following table lists the error codes, describes the error, and recommends actions to take to resolve the error.
REPAIR POLICY AND PROCEDURES Refer to this section for information on: The Manufacturer’s Responsibility Returning the Generator for Service User’s Guide • Aaron 950 ™...
B. Be sure the generator is completely dry before you pack it for shipment. Package it in its original shipping container, if available. C. Ship the generator, prepaid, to the address given to you by the Bovie Medical Corporation Service Center. Bovie Medical Corporation...
All specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. A specification referred to as “typical” is within ± 20% of a stated value at room temperature (25° C / 77° F) and a nominal input power voltage. User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
If transported or stored at temperatures outside the operating temperature range, allow one hour Warm-up time for the generator to reach room temperature before use. Transport and Storage Ambient temperature range -40° to +70° C Relative humidity 10% to 100%, including condensation Atmospheric pressure 50kPa to 106kPa Bovie Medical Corporation...
Reverse polarity, ground open: < 50 μA Sink current at high line, all inputs < 50 μA High Frequency (RF) Leakage Current < 39 mA Bipolar RF leakage current < 150 mA Monopolar RF leakage current (additional tolerance) User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™...
The Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator complies with the appropriate IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-2 specifications regarding electromagnetic compatibility. Voltage Transients (Emergency Generator Mains Transfer) The Aaron 950™ Electrosurgical Generator operates in a safe manner when the transfer is made between line AC and an emergency generator voltage source. EMC COMPLIANCE Special precautions should be taken regarding the Aaron 950™.
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Guidance and manufacturer’ s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The Aaron 950™ is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment listed below. The customer or the user of the Aaron 950™ should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test...
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Guidance and manufacturer’ s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Aaron 950™ is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment listed below. The customer or the user of the Aaron 950™ should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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If the measured field strength in the location which the Aaron 950™ is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Aaron 950™ should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Aaron 950™...
Figure A – 3 Output power versus impedance for blend mode Figure A – 4 Peak voltage versus power setting for blend mode A-10 Bovie Medical Corporation...
These measurements were taken using short (< 0.5 meter) leads. Figure A – 5 Output power versus impedance for coagulation mode Figure A – 6 Peak voltage versus power setting for coagulation mode User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™ A-11...
Figure A – 7 Output power versus impedance for fulguration mode Figure A – 8 Peak voltage versus power setting for fulguration mode A-12 Bovie Medical Corporation...
Bipolar Curves Figure A – 9 Output power versus impedance for bipolar mode Figure A – 10 Peak voltage versus power setting for bipolar mode User ’s Guide • Aaron 950™ A-13...
Medical Corporation’s satisfaction, that the product is indeed, defective. This warranty does not apply to any product, or part thereof, which has been repaired or altered outside Bovie Medical Corporation’s factory in a way so as, in Bovie Medical Corporation’s judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, or accident.
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This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Bovie Medical Corporation. Bovie Medical Corporation neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale or use of any of Bovie Medical Corporation’s products.
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