Monopolar Pulse Coag; Fluids Specialty Mode; Lap Specialty Mode; Programming - ConMed SYSTEM 5000 Operator's Manual

RESULT IN PATIENT INJURY. LISTEN
FOR THE DISTINCT PULSE CUT
ACTIVATION TONE DURING ACTIVA-
TION TO CONFIRM PULSE CUT IS
INDEED ACTIVE.
2.6.3

Monopolar Pulse Coag

Monopolar Pulse Coag provides pulsing bursts
of coagulation energy for precise hemostasis in
STANDARD or SPRAY modes. Average power
will be displayed as half of peak power for this
selection.
Coagulation energy is pulsed on for 2.5 ms every
5 ms providing higher peak power (during the
"on" portion) with an effective lower average
power resulting in reduced carbonization. Verify
the Pulse Coag indicator is illuminated prior to
activation to ensure the proper setting. Listen for
the distinct Pulse Coag Activation tone during
activation to confirm Pulse Coag is indeed active.
2.6.4

Fluids Specialty Mode

FLUIDS Specialty Mode provides rapid initiation
of clinical effect for surgical procedures conducted
in fluid mediums by providing an initial energy
burst when activation is initiated.
2.6.5

Lap Specialty Mode

Lap Specialty Mode provides optimal safety by
limiting output voltage, which minimizes the
potentially harmful effects of capacitive coupling
and insulation failure. Users will notice that
Standard Coag and Spray Coag will have a gen-
tler coagulation effect, that is, shorter arcs and a
smaller clinically-affected area when Lap Specialty
Mode is selected. When a more aggressive coagu-
lation effect is desired, Pinpoint Coag, Standard
Coag or Spray Coag in the General Mode can be
selected. When selecting General Mode from Lap
Specialty Mode, expect a more aggressive surgi-
cal effect and adjust power accordingly. Always
use the lowest power setting necessary to get the
desired clinical effect. Refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the laparoscopic
accessory concerning maximum voltage specifica-
tions.
2.6.6

Programming

Up to 9 complete mode and power settings
can be easily stored and recalled at any time.
Additionally, there are two settings that the unit
automatically sets, "L " and "0" (zero).
The unit automatically stores the most recent set-
tings when powering down and will restore those
settings when the unit is turned ON. An "L " (for
Last) will be displayed in the Program Location
Indicator. Note that if a power loss occurs dur-
ing activation, the values stored in the "L " location
will be those just prior to the loss of power.
The "0" (zero) location sets all power settings
to zero, and the activation modes to Pure Cut,
Standard Coag and Bipolar Micro. The settings
1-9 contain user-stored settings.

2.6.6.1 Storing Programs

1. Select the desired storage location BEFORE
setting the desired modes and power settings.
As each location is shown, the displays will
indicate the contents of that location.
2. Set the modes, power and pad settings as
desired. Note that non-displayed mode set-
tings are also stored at this time.
3. Press the STORE key. If a correction is
needed, simply set the machine as desired and
press STORE again. Confirm the program
settings are correct before use.

2.6.6.2 Using Programs

Select the stored setting location by scrolling
through the program locations using the Program
Select Scroll key. Confirm the program settings
are correct before use.
2.6.7

Remote Power Control

Remote Power Control provides the surgeon with
the ability to change power settings from the
surgical field using the activation switches on the
monopolar accessory.
CAUTION: The Remote Power Control fea-
ture should be enabled only if the surgeon
is familiar with its operation and requires its
capabilities. The power displays should be
monitored for expected effect while Remote
Power Control adjustments are being per-
formed until normal operation is restored.
The Remote Power Control may only be activated
when the Remote Power Control Indicator is on.
This mode may be selected or deselected with
the Remote Power Control Key. Remote Power
Control will always be disabled after power up.
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