Ligasure Mode; Ligasure Instruments - Covidien Valleylab LS10 Service Manual

LigaSure Mode

The LigaSure vessel sealing mode can be used on arteries, veins, pulmonary vasculature,
and lymphatics up to and including 7 mm in diameter and tissue bundles. This system
provides precise energy delivery and electrode pressure to vessels for a controlled time
period to achieve a complete and permanent fusion of the vessel lumen. The system is
designed to produce minimal sticking, charring, and thermal spread to adjacent tissue.
Warning
Do not attempt to fuse lung tissue with LigaSure mode or instruments without first consulting the
respective instructions for use to ensure the use is indicated.

LigaSure Instruments

The LigaSure instruments that complete the Valleylab vessel sealing system include
reusable and single-use instruments for open and minimally-invasive procedures. Refer to
each instrument's instruction for use (IFU) for additional indications, warnings, and
specific contraindications. The LigaSure function is only available when using Covidien
LigaSure instruments.
The footswitch will be disabled upon insertion for some LigaSure instruments. To
determine which instrument this applies to, conduct the following:
Connect a LS0300 (purple) footswitch to the rear panel footswitch connector.
1.
Insert a LigaSure instrument into the LigaSure receptacle on the front panel.
2.
Attempt to activate the footswitch.
3.
If there is an "invalid activation" tone, it may indicate a disabled footswitch for that
4.
particular instrument.
Valleylab LS10, LS Series Single Channel Vessel Sealing Generator Service Manual
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