Precautions; Precautions In Equipment Preparation - ConMed Sabre 2400 Operators & Service Manual

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• Simplified Controls: the user may command
the full range of capabilities of the Sabre 2400
by means of a few easily understood controls.
Since Monopolar Cut, Monopolar Coagulation,
and Bipolar modes are totally independent, the
surgeon is free to switch between modes at will,
freeing the O.R. staff for other tasks.
• Rugged, High Efficiency Circuitry: the Sabre
2400 delivers full power with cool, long-life
operation. There are no fans to compromise the
sterile field.
• Circuit Protection: microprocessor-controlled
monitoring and shutdown of circuit functions,
individually fused output transistors, thermally
fused short circuit proof power transformer and a
double pole circuit breaker for power line protec-
tion, all contribute to increased circuit protection.
• Ease of Maintenance: to minimize the mainte-
nance effort, the Sabre 2400 features easy access,
handtool-replaceable power transistors, and
microprocessor aided fault isolation and trouble-
shooting aids.
• Microprocessor-Aided Calibration: micropro-
cessor aided calibration procedure uses state of
the art EEPROM, digital displays, and up/down
keys to easily calibrate the Sabre 2400. There are
no potentiometers or selected parts used in the
Sabre 2400.
• Mounting Flexibility: the Sabre 2400 is
designed to be placed on any suitable table top
surface, or it may be secured to the top of a
matching cart.
• Ease of Handling: low profile, front handle,
and a cord wrap on the cart provide easy han-
dling.

1.1 PRECAUTIONS

The safe and effective use of electrosurgery is
dependent, to a large extent, upon factors under
the control of the operator, and not entirely con-
trollable by the design of this equipment. It is
important that the instructions supplied with this
equipment be read, understood, and followed in
order that safety and effectiveness be enhanced.
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1.1.1 Precautions in Equipment Preparation

• Visually inspect all accessories before each
use to verify the integrity of insulation and the
absence of obvious defects.
• The Sabre 2400 is equipped to connect three
monopolar accessories at one time for the conve-
nience of the surgical staff. Despite the fact that
the Sabre 2400 will deliver power to only the
commanded electrodes, unused accessories that
are connected should be stowed in a safe, insu-
lated place such as a nonconductive holster or test
tube. Accessories should not be connected unless
it is known that they will be needed.
• This unit is equipped with a hospital grade,
3 prong, power connector that meets all of the
requirements for safe grounding of the unit. The
user should verify that the power receptacle and
cord used with this unit are properly grounded
and correctly polarized. Do not use ground
cheater plugs or extension cords.
• Do not place liquid containers on top of the
unit. Wipe spilled liquids off the unit immediate-
ly. To prevent inadvertent entry of liquids, do not
operate this unit except in its normal position.
• Verify that the return electrode cable is connect-
ed to the appropriate return electrode connection.
• Do not reuse disposable (single use) accessories.
• Do not use cords as handles; damage to the
insulation and increased risk of burns or other
injury may result.
• Use only suitable accessories (cables, foot-
switches, active and neutral electrodes, etc.) in
order to avoid incompatibility and unsafe opera-
tion. Refer to the "IEC Recognized Accessory
List", CONMED part number 60-5206-001 for
suitable accessories supplied by CONMED/Aspen
Labs.