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- Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE NT000iX ™ RF Generator...
- Page 2 POWERING ON 1. Insert the power cord into the power cord connector on the generator’s rear panel. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a hospital- grade AC outlet. 3. Flip the power switch located on the rear panel to turn the generator on.
- Page 3 DOCTOR AND PATIENT PROFILES 1. From the Welcome screen, tap Doctor. 2. The Doctor Profile screen appears. • To change the settings for an existing profile, tap the doctor’s name. Then tap Edit. • To create a new profile, tap a blank field. •...
- Page 4 EDITING TREATMENT SETTINGS FROM THE WELCOME SCREEN 1. Tap Doctor. 2. On the left, tap the treatment mode you want to edit. The settings for that treatment then appear on the right. To select a different treatment mode to edit, first tap Save or Cancel. FROM THE LESION PROCEDURE SCREEN 1.
- Page 5 DOCUMENTS AND PREFERENCES On the Welcome screen, tap Documents to view, delete, On the Welcome screen, tap Preferences to access print or copy document files to a USB. the Site Labels, Date and Time, Self Test, Service and Advanced preferences screens. This document is a guide.
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Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED 1. On the Welcome screen, tap Start. 2. The Electrode Configuration screen appears. Set the electrode configuration for the procedure and then tap Continue. 3. The Electrode Warning message appears whether 4. The Choose Treatment screen appears. Select the or not electrodes are connected. - Page 7 STIMULATION AND TREATMENT IF YOU SELECTED SENSORY OR MOTOR ON THE CHOOSE TREATMENT SCREEN: 1. Turn the Stim Output knob located on the left side of 3. Turn the Stim Output knob back to its starting position the generator clockwise to increase voltage. and repeat for any additional sites.
- Page 8 SIMPLICITY PROBE ™ 2. Tap Auto to start treatment. 1. To use the Simplicity III procedure, choose the de- ™ sired setting on the Electrode Configuration screen. 3. To stop before the procedure is complete, tap Stop on the screen* at any time. For a full explanation of the Simplicity probe procedure, refer to the ™...
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Page 9: Custom Settings
CUSTOM SETTINGS 1. Tap the treatment settings button in the lower left corner of the Lesion Procedure screen. 2. Tap Custom. This document is a guide. For complete details, always refer to the NT2000iX RF Generator Operator’s Manual. ™... - Page 10 SITE LABELS 1. From the Lesion Procedure screen, tap the Site # you would like to name. 2. On the Site Labels screen, you can customize the target nerve name according to the location of the probe. Custom names can be created by tapping Custom name.
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Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions
A: Duel-electrode refers to two electrodes and two needles. Bipolar refers to a special needle with two electrodes on the shaft. WHEN PERFORMING SENSORY AND MOTOR STIMULATION USING ABBOTT RF NEEDLES, IS THE CURRENT CARRIED BY THE ENTIRE ACTIVE TIP (E.G., 10 MM) OR JUST THE VERY TIP OF THE NEEDLE? A: The entire active tip. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING NO TEMPERATURE READING ON THE THERMOCOUPLE ELECTRODE • Check the electrode for any visual defects. • Plug the electrode into the NT2000iX RF generator and set the machine to Lesion mode. Ensure the Probe ™ 1 LED changes from red to green on the front panel of the generator. If it stays red, the thermocouple may be damaged. - Page 13 CAUTIONS • When positioning the grounding pad, select a well-vascularized muscular site within proximity to the procedure. • Failure to achieve good skin contact by the entire surface of the grounding pad may result in significant electrosurgical burns at the pad location. Check the pad contact thoroughly before treatment. Stop treatment immediately and check grounding pad contact if the measured impedance is >...
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Page 14: Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE DESCRIPTION CORRECTIVE ACTION Probe X over 98 °C, press back* Tap Back and then re-enter the lesion The temperature exceeded 98 °C on one or more of the electrodes. As a safety screen and attempt to continue the measure, the generator discontinued power procedure. - Page 15 This document is a guide. For complete details, always refer to the NT2000iX RF Generator Operator’s Manual. ™...
- Page 16 Brief Summary: Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events and directions for use. ™ Indicates a trademark of the Abbott group of companies. ‡ Indicates a third party trademark, which is property of its respective owner.