B. Braun Aesculap Surgical Instruments User manual

Aesculap Surgical Instruments
Instructions for use
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Mode d’emploi
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Instrucciones de manejo
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Istruzioni per l’uso
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Instruções de utilização
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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使用说明书
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Aesculap Surgical Instruments
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1Bipolar scissors a/clamp bwith ceramics protector
in closed condition (for sterilization and transport)
2Bipolar scissors a/clamp bwith ceramics protector
in open condition (for transport in the tray after
operation and for mechanical cleaning)
Symbols on product
Intended use
The bipolar instruments are used for clamping, cutting,
preparing and coagulating of tissues in surgical
operations.
Safe handling and preparation
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on or-
der of a physician!
¾Read, follow and keep the instructions for use.
¾Use the product only in accordance with its
intended use, see Intended use.
¾Clean the new product either manually or
mechanically prior to the initial sterilization.
¾Store any new or unused products in a dry, clean
and safe place.
¾Prior to each use, inspect the product for: loose,
bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured
components.
¾Do not use the product if it is damaged or
defective. Set aside the product if it is damaged.
¾Replace any damaged components immediately
with original spare parts.
Attention, see instructions for
use
WARNING
Danger of injury from burns and/or
explosion from flammable gases!
Application of the HF device
according to its intended use can
involve spark formation.
¾Follow the safety notes in the
instructions for use of the HF
device.
WARNING
Risk of burns due to tissue outside
the coagulation site touching non-
insulated areas of the bipolar
instruments!
¾Be careful that only insulated
areas of the bipolar instruments
come into contact with tissue.

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¾Adjust the HF power output to the intended
operation. Take into account clinical experience or
reference values.
¾Select the lowest possible HF power output.
¾Keep the product’s contact surfaces clean during
the operation. Wipe off encrusted tissue residues
or body fluids, using a moistened swab.
The plug end of the product is fitted with the following
connector: Pin 1.6 mm
Refer to our brochures to find the compatible cable.
The insulation of the product is rated for a maximum
recurrent peak voltage of 600 Vp ≈1,200 Vpp in
coagulation mode.
The insulation of the accessories (e.g. HF cable,
instruments) must be of adequate rating for the
maximum peak output voltage,
see IEC 60601-2-18.
To avoid HF burns:
¾Set the HF device for a maximum peak output
voltage smaller than or equal to the peak voltage
rating specified for the product.
¾The product’s working tip must be in the user’s field
of vision whenever HF power is activated.
¾Prior to activating the HF device, make certain that
the working end of the product is not touching any
electrically conductive accessories.
¾Prior to each use, visually check the product for:
damage to, or surface changes on, the insulation.
¾Never put down the product on or next to the
patient.
¾Follow the instructions for use of the HF device.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient/
medical personnel due to incorrect
handling!
¾Operate the instrument with
authentic Aesculap HF cables
only.
¾Do not connect the instrument
to the monopolar output.
¾Do not use instruments with
damaged ceramic parts.
CAUTION
Damage to the working ends and
ceramics caused by incorrect
handling!
¾Apply caution when operating
the instrument.
¾Do not apply excessive force.
¾Do not try cutting or removing
clamps or clips.
¾Protect the instrument against
knocks and impacts.
¾Transport and process the
instrument only in the ceramics
protector.
¾Prior to each application,
inspect the ceramic insulation
of the instrument for missing
parts and/or cracks.