Applying A Patient Return Electrode To The Patient - Covidien Force FX-C User Manual

Connection for monopolar surgery using handswitch activation and a monopolar
handswitching instrument – using either Monopolar Instrument receptacle
Handswitching
instrument

Applying a Patient Return Electrode to the Patient

Warning
The safe use of monopolar electrosurgery requires proper placement of the patient return
electrode. To avoid electrosurgical burns beneath the patient return electrode, follow all directions
on the product package for proper return electrode placement and use.
Do not cut a patient return electrode to reduce its size. Patient burns due to high current density
may result.
Using a patient return electrode without the REM safety feature will not activate the REM Contact
Quality Monitoring System.
Covidien recommends using REM Polyhesive patient return electrodes to maximize
patient safety. Using a patient return electrode without the REM safety feature may result
in a patient burn.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for application site and placement procedures.
When using metal plate patient return electrodes, use a conductive gel specifically
designed for electrosurgery.
Force FX Electrosurgical Generator C User's Guide
Patient return electrode
Preparing for Monopolar Surgery
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