General; Setting Up The System - Covidien Valleylab LS10 User Manual

General

General

Setting Up the System

Warning
Electric Shock Hazard Connect the system power cord to a properly grounded power receptacle.
Do not use power plug adapters.
Do not connect wet instruments to the generator. Ensure that all instruments and adapters are
correctly connected and that no metal is exposed at any connection points.
Fire Hazard Do not use extension cords.
Patient Safety Use the generator only if the power-up self-test has been completed as described
in this manual, otherwise inaccurate power outputs may result.
Hazardous Electrical Output This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians.
Do not use electrosurgical equipment unless properly trained to use it in the specific procedure
being undertaken. Use of this equipment without such training can result in serious, unintended
patient injury, including bowel perforation and unintended, irreversible tissue necrosis.
Do not wrap the instrument cords around metal objects. This may induce currents that could lead
to shocks, fires, or injury to the patient or surgical team.
Contact between the active electrode and any metal will greatly increase current flow and can
result in unintended surgical effect.
While using vessel sealing technology in surgical procedures, the patient should not be allowed to
come into direct contact with grounded metal objects (e.g., surgical-table frame, instrument table,
etc.). If this is not possible during certain procedures (e.g., those in which noninsulated head frames
are used), use extreme caution to maximize patient safety:
• Place dry gauze between the patient and the grounded object if possible.
• Continually monitor the contact point(s).
• Do not use metal needle monitoring electrodes.
Precaution
Read all warnings, precautions, and instructions provided with this generator before using.
Read the instructions, warnings, and precautions provided with LigaSure instruments before using.
Specific instructions for LigaSure instruments are not included in this manual.
Examine all instruments and connections to the system before using. Ensure that the LigaSure
instruments function as intended. Improper connection may result in arcs, sparks, instrument
malfunction, or unintended surgical effects.
Do not turn the activation tone down to an inaudible level. The activation tone alerts the surgical
team when the generator is delivering RF energy.
2-2 Valleylab LS10, LS Series Single Channel Vessel Sealing Generator