Invuity PhotonBlade Instructions For Use Manual page 4

• Verify that all oxygen circuit connections are leak free before and during the use of electrosurgery.
Verify that endotracheal tubes are leak free, and the cuff is properly sealed to prevent oxygen leaks.
• Position the patient return electrode cable to avoid contact with the patient or other cables.
• Before installing or removing the patient return electrode, ensure that the handset is not connected to
the electrosurgical generator, or the generator is OFF or in Standby mode, if available.
• Confirm proper electrosurgical generator power settings before proceeding with surgery.
• Do not look directly at the LED light source while illumination is active. The light source is
extremely intense and may temporarily impair vision.
• Use of instruments for any purpose or in any manner other than described in this Instructions for Use
may cause instrument damage or failure, which could result in patient or user injury.
• Position the cable to the side of the operating table to avoid contact with the patient or a potential
tripping hazard.
• When not in use, keep the device in the provided holster, with the holster securely attached to the
surgical drape, or a dry, non-conductive area away from the patient to prevent unintended contact
with patient or user.
• Avoid fluid contact with the device hand switch, as this may cause damage to the device.
• Do not use the PhotonBlade on small appendages, as monopolar electrosurgery may cause thrombosis
or unintended tissue injury.
• Follow all surgical fire precautions and hospital safety procedures. Do not use the device in the
presence of flammable gases such as nitrous oxide and oxygen. Do not activate the device until
vapors from alcohol-based skin prepping agents have dissipated.
• Do not activate the device near electrocardiograph electrodes, as the electrical current may cause
interference.
• Proper patient return electrode application is very important. Refer to the ESU and patient return
electrode Instructions For Use for guidance regarding the patient return electrode selection, placement
and application procedures. Do not rely entirely on the ESU impedance sensing feature as it can be
affected by a damaged (shorted) patient return electrode. It is recommended that the operator verify
appropriate placement and contact of the patient return electrode. Improper placement or application
of patient return electrode may cause patient injury.
• Activation of the device when not in contact with tissue, but close to a conductive object, may cause
capacitive coupling.
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