Active Accessories; Fire / Explosion Hazards - Bovie SPECIALIST PRO Service Manual

Active Accessories

WARNINGS:
Shock Hazard – Do not connect wet accessories to the generator.
Shock Hazard – Ensure that all accessories and adapters are correctly connected and that no
metal is exposed.
CAUTIONS:
Accessories must be connected to the proper receptacle type. In particular, bipolar accessories
must be connected to the Bipolar Instrument receptacle only. Improper connection may result in
inadvertent generator activation or a Contact Quality Monitor alarm.
Set power levels to the lowest setting before testing an accessory.

Fire / Explosion Hazards

WARNINGS:
Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Bovie® Specialist | PRO electrosurgical generator
in the presence of flammable anaesthetics.
Fire / Explosion Hazard - The following substances will contribute to increased fire and
explosion hazards in the operating room:
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Flammable substances (such as alcohol based skin prepping agents and tinctures)
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Naturally occurring flammable gases which may accumulate in body cavities such as
the bowel
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Oxygen enriched atmospheres
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Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide [N20] atmospheres).
The sparking and heating associated with electrosurgery can provide an ignition source.
Observe fire precautions at all times. When using electrosurgery in the same room with any
of these substances or gases, prevent their accumulation or pooling under surgical drapes,
or within the area where electrosurgery is performed.
The use of flammable anaesthetics or oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen should
be avoided if a surgical procedure is carried out in the region of the thorax or the head,
unless these agents are sucked away.
Non-flammable agents should be used for cleaning and disinfection wherever possible.
Flammable agents used for cleaning or disinfecting, or as solvents of adhesives, should be
allowed to evaporate before the application if HF surgery. There is a risk of pooling flammable
solutions under the patient or in body depressions such as the umbilicus, and in body cavities
such as the vagina. Any fluids pooled in these areas should be mopped up before H.F. surgical
equipment is used. Attention should be called to the danger of ignition of endogenous gases.
Some materials, for example cotton, wool and gauze, when saturated with oxygen may be ignited
by sparks produced in Normal Use of the HF surgical equipment.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Electric Shock Hazard - Connect the power cord to a properly polarized and grounded power
source with the frequency and voltage characteristics that match those listed on the back of the
unit. Do not use power plug adapters.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with
protective earth.
Electric Shock Hazard - Always turn off and unplug the generator before cleaning.
Fire Hazard - Do not use extension cords.
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