Table of Contents & List of Illustrations Section Title Page General Information ................. 1-1 Cautions ...................... 1-1 1.1.1 Cautions For Equipment Preparation ................1-1 1.1.2 Cautions For Patient Preparation ..................1-2 1.1.3 Cautions For Use ......................1-4 1.1.4 Cautions For Testing or Servicing ..................1-5 1.1.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..................
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Figure 1.8 Load Regulation, Bipolar Micro ..................1-16 Figure 1.9 Load Regulation, Bipolar Macro ..................1-16 Figure 2.1 System 2450™ Control Panel ....................2-2 Figure 2.2 System 2450™ Output Panel ....................2-3 Figure 2.3 System 2450™ Rear Panel ....................2-4...
• Integrated interface for activation of smoke included. evacuators and similar devices. The System 2450 provides a broad range of capa- Cautions bilities in a single, general-purpose electrosurgical generator. This rugged ESU fulfills the operation- This equipment, in conjunction with connected...
• Do not stack other devices or equipment in electrosurgery and cannot be eliminated by on top of or adjacent to the System 2450. device design. Precautions must be taken to The CONMED Stacking Adapter (Cat. No. restrict flammable materials and substances 60-7161-001) allows two System 2450 units to from the electrosurgical site.
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dispersive electrode is connected to the ESU, • When high frequency surgical equipment and A.R.M. verifies the connections between the physiological monitoring equipment are used ESU, the dispersive electrode cable and the simultaneously on the same patient, all moni- dispersive electrode. It DOES NOT verify that toring electrodes should be placed as far as pos- a single dispersive electrode is in contact with sible from the surgical site and dispersive elec-...
The System 2450 is capable • Studies have shown that smoke generated dur- of causing physiological effects, including ing electrosurgical procedures may be harmful burns to the patient or operator.
Cautions For Testing or Servicing • Confirm the desired electrosurgical mode is • Service should not be attempted without ref- selected prior to use to ensure output character- erence to the System 2450 Service Manual istics are suitable for the intended procedure. (Catalog Number 60-2454-ENG), provided • Confirm the desired bipolar mode is selected by Conmed. The Service Manual provides the...
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Emissions The System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the end user of the System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test...
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the end user of the System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test...
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity The System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the end user of the System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity Test...
The System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit can help prevent elec- tromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equip- ment (transmitters) and the System 2450 Electrosurgical Unit as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Manufactured in an ISO 13485: 2003 Registered Facility. Type of protection against electric shock: IEC Class 1. Degree of protection against electric shock: Type CF, Defibrillation-Proof. Non-Ionizing Radiation. 1.2.4 Operation Mode of operation: Intermittent 15 Sec on/30 Sec off. 1.2.5 Power Display Accuracy The greater of 2% of maximum power setting for the selected mode or 15% of selected power setting.
1.2.10 Other Specifications Power Cord: All units supplied with an IEC-320 250V 10A 65°C mains inlet connector. Power cords can be ordered from CONMED Electrosurgery or obtained from other sources if the following specifications are met: Region Specification Description Standard...
Output/Control Panel 1.3.1 Control Panel Dispersive Electrode – Connection for monopolar Note: International System 2450 units use sym- dispersive electrode. bols on the Control Panel. Some symbols are replaced by words on the domestic (U.S.) units. Hand-controlled Monopolar These words are indicated by bold text in the sym- Output: Connection for hand- bol description.
Monopolar Footswitch Consult accompanying docu- Connector ments prior to placing equip- ment in service. Activation relay connector. Equipotential Ground This equipment intentionally Terminal. supplies non-ionizing RF ener- gy for physiological effect. Replace fuse only with type Explosion risk if used in the and rating as shown.
Figure 1.6 Load Regulation, Monopolar Hi Blend* Monopolar Standard Coag 1000 1500 2000 Load Resistance (Ohms) Figure 1.7 Load Regulation, Monopolar Spray Coag * Hi Blend is only accessible by a Hospital Qualified Biomedical Technician. Refer to the System 2450 Service Manual. 1-15...
Biomedical Technician should perform this inspec- the ESU. tion. Notify the carrier and your CONMED rep- The DUAL DISPERSIVE STATUS INDI- resentative immediately if damage is found. CATOR will flash red prior to connection of...
8. Standard Mode 9. Spray Coag Select Key Indicator Figure 2.1 System 2450™ Control Panel 3. PURE CUT INDICATOR: Illuminates when 14. MACRO BIPOLAR MODE SELECT KEY: Pure Cut is selected as the monopolar cut Press this key to select Macro as the bipolar mode.
28. Bipolar Accessory Receptacle Accessory Receptacle Figure 2.2 System 2450™ Output Panel 23. MONOPOLAR CUT POWER for use with the System 2450. This connec- ADJUSTMENT KEYS: Adjusts the output tor will not accept pin-tip style connectors. power setting of the selected cut mode. WARNING: PIN-TIP STYLE CONNECTORS 24.
7. Select each of the modes by pressing the 3. Connect a CONMED dual-treadle monopolar Mode Select Keys and note the displayed footswitch and a single treadle CONMED power settings for each mode in the corre- bipolar footswitch to their mating connec- sponding displays.
Return all settings to the desired setting. 15. Disconnect the single dispersive electrode 10. Depress the bipolar footswitch. Confirm and confirm that the System 2450 beeps three that the Bipolar Activation Indicator illu- times and the Single and Dual Dispersive...
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4. Set the Power Switch to the ON position. As per hospital policy, to provide adequate elec- the ESU goes through its internal self-diag- trical connection. Avoid placement over scar nostics, confirm the machine responds by: tissue, bony prominences or other areas where pressure points on small areas might develop.
Electrode Status / Alarm Indicator will flash continuously held, power setting will red and an alarm will sound. increase or decrease at an accelerated rate, with a series of short beeps, until the When alarm occurs, physically confirm Power Adjustment Key is released. proper dispersive electrode-to-patient contact.
2.7.1 General Maintenance Information Status / Alarm Indicators. Activation attempts While the System 2450 has been designed and will result in an audible fault alarm. Replace the manufactured to high industry standards, it is dispersive electrode if any patient contact has been recommended that periodic inspection and per- lost.
2.8.4 If All Else Fails Contact CONMED Electrosurgery Technical Services at the telephone or fax numbers listed on the inside front cover of this manual. Please have the model and serial numbers from the rear panel nameplate, a description of the problem, power settings, accessories in use, and the fault code.
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