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Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Disclaimer AtriCure reserves the right to change its products and services at any time to incorporate the latest technological developments. This Manual is subject to change without notice.
Non-flammable agents should be used for cleaning and disinfection. Certified to US Standards Make sure the patient is not in contact to earthed metal during the oper- Radio Frequency Ablation Device, Model nContact CS-3000, rated: 100-240V~ ation of the CS-3000 RF Generator. Always use appropriate insulation 50-60Hz 250VA...
Commonly referred to as the “return electrode” or “patient electrode” or “ground pad.” Large surface area ground used to complete the circuit of the electrical current. Usually placed on the patient’s back or thigh, the Indifferent, Dispersive Electrode is connected to the generator at the Indifferent Connector. Indifferent, Dispersive Electrode AtriCure, Inc. Page 5 / 12...
Measurements of resistivity are taken from mended, pre-set power settings. electrodes on a separate accessory device (not yet available) to indicate the extent of coagulation necrosis. AtriCure, Inc. Page 6 / 12...
Components Not Supplied with the Generator markedly. This creates an insulating barrier. The generator rapidly decreases Power Accessories provided separately by AtriCure, Inc. for use with the CS-3000 RF if the impedance increases rapidly and terminates RF energy transmission if the Generator Unit and complying with the limits for medical devices to the IEC 60601-1 impedance increases above 500Ω.
(black) to the receptacle on the RF generator so the pre-set Pow- er and Time values are displayed. Refer to the instruction for use of the coagulation devices for the appropriate pre-set power and time settings. AtriCure, Inc. Page 8 / 12...
If soil remains on the white cloth, repeat steps 3 through 6. After cleaning is complete, turn the unit on to perform Power On Self-Test (POST). If any errors are received, contact AtriCure to begin return process. AtriCure, Inc. Page 9 / 12...
Final Percent change in impedance is displayed (↓ 20%). information. Final Power transmitted shown (50W). Refer to the Instructions for Use of the coagulation devices for the pre-set power Time at Termination of RF energy is displayed (90 s). and time. AtriCure, Inc. Page 10 / 12...
Time at User Termination of RF energy (34 s) displayed. contact AtriCure, Inc. for additional service and repair information When this warning occurs, an audible tone will sound three times for 1.5 seconds with 450 milliseconds between tones AtriCure, Inc.
AtriCure, Inc. neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other • Ensure the indifferent, dispersive electrode liability in connection with the sale or use of any of AtriCure Inc. products. There are no war- is attached to the patient and connected to...
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