Bowa ARC 350 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT

2Operating Manual ARC 350 900-351_IFU_V2.0.0_20221-S0-20150520-EN

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1. Using this operating manual .......................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Revision index.................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Validity................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3. Other applicable documents .............................................................................................. 7
1.4. Icons and labeling .............................................................................................................. 7
1.4.1. Structure of warning instructions ........................................................................ 7
1.4.2. Risk levels in warning instructions...................................................................... 8
1.4.3. Tips ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.4.4. Other symbols and marks................................................................................... 8
2. Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1. Intended use ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. General safety instructions .............................................................................................. 10
2.3. Personal safety instructions ............................................................................................. 11
2.3.1. Ambient conditions ........................................................................................... 11
2.3.2. Patients with pacemakers................................................................................. 11
2.3.3. Hazard-free patient positioning......................................................................... 12
2.3.4. Correct connection of the HF device ................................................................ 12
2.3.5. Correct use of the HF device............................................................................ 12
2.3.6. Configuring HF device settings and using accessories.................................... 13
2.4. Product-related safety instructions................................................................................... 14
2.5. Safe handling (general instructions) ................................................................................ 14
2.5.1. Operation area: avoiding ignition and explosions............................................. 15
2.5.2. Applying the neutral electrode .......................................................................... 15
3. Description ..................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1. User interface components .............................................................................................. 18
3.1.1. Front panel user interface components ............................................................ 18
3.1.2. Monopolar connector module (left)................................................................... 18
3.1.3. Bipolar connector module (right) ...................................................................... 19
3.1.4. Rear panel user interface components............................................................. 20
3.2. Symbols used on the device ............................................................................................ 21
3.2.1. Rating label....................................................................................................... 22
3.3. Scope of delivery.............................................................................................................. 22
3.4. Components required for operation ................................................................................. 22
3.5. Operating conditions ........................................................................................................ 22

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4. Prearrangement ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.Setting up the HF device.................................................................................................. 23
4.2. Switching on the HF device ............................................................................................. 24
4.3. Connecting instruments ................................................................................................... 24
4.3.1. Instruments for monopolar use......................................................................... 25
4.3.2. Instruments for bipolar applications.................................................................. 25
4.3.3. Connecting a foot switch................................................................................... 25
4.4. Functional test.................................................................................................................. 26
4.4.1. Auto test function .............................................................................................. 26
4.4.2. Functional testing.............................................................................................. 26
4.4.3. Actions in case of problems.............................................................................. 27
4.5. Neutral electrode monitoring............................................................................................ 27
4.5.1. General information .......................................................................................... 27
4.5.2. EASY neutral electrode monitoring (EASY monitoring) ................................... 28
5. Operation........................................................................................................................................ 29
5.1. Connecting power ............................................................................................................ 29
5.2. Program overview ............................................................................................................ 29
5.2.1. Display .............................................................................................................. 30
5.3. Activating and deactivating connectors............................................................................ 31
5.4. Configuring output currents.............................................................................................. 31
5.4.1. Selecting the mode........................................................................................... 31
5.4.2. Specifying power limits ..................................................................................... 33
5.4.3. Selecting the effect ........................................................................................... 33
5.4.4. Assigning the foot pedal ................................................................................... 34
5.4.5. Selecting the neutral electrode ......................................................................... 35
5.4.6. Plug’n Cut COMFORT ...................................................................................... 37
5.5. Mode overview ................................................................................................................. 38
5.5.1. Monopolar modes............................................................................................. 38
5.5.2. Bipolar modes................................................................................................... 39
5.6. Monopolar cutting modes................................................................................................. 40
5.6.1. Standard ........................................................................................................... 40
5.6.2. Micro ................................................................................................................. 40
5.6.3. Dry .................................................................................................................... 40
5.6.4. Argon ................................................................................................................ 41
5.6.5. Resection.......................................................................................................... 41
5.6.6. MetraLOOP....................................................................................................... 42

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5.6.7. Laparoscopy ..................................................................................................... 42
5.6.8. GastroLOOP 1 (optional).................................................................................. 42
5.6.9. GastroLOOP 2 (optional).................................................................................. 43
5.6.10. GastroLOOP 3 (optional).................................................................................. 43
5.6.11. GastroKNIFE 1 (optional) ................................................................................. 44
5.6.12. GastroKNIFE 2 (optional) ................................................................................. 44
5.6.13. GastroKNIFE 3 (optional) ................................................................................. 45
5.7. Monopolar coagulation modes......................................................................................... 45
5.7.1. Moderate........................................................................................................... 45
5.7.2. Forced coag...................................................................................................... 46
5.7.3. Forced mixed .................................................................................................... 46
5.7.4. Forced cutting ................................................................................................... 46
5.7.5. Spray................................................................................................................. 47
5.7.6. Argon open ....................................................................................................... 47
5.7.7. Argon flexible (optional).................................................................................... 48
5.7.8. Argon flex. pulse (optional)............................................................................... 48
5.7.9. Resection.......................................................................................................... 49
5.7.10. Cardiac Mammary ............................................................................................ 49
5.7.10. Cardiac Thorax ................................................................................................. 49
5.7.11. SimCoag ........................................................................................................... 50
5.7.12. Gastro Coag (optional) ..................................................................................... 50
5.7.13. Laparoscopy ..................................................................................................... 50
5.8. Bipolar cutting modes....................................................................................................... 51
5.8.1. Standard ........................................................................................................... 51
5.8.2. Bipolar resection (optional)............................................................................... 51
5.8.3. Bipolar scissors................................................................................................. 52
5.9. Bipolar coagulation modes............................................................................................... 52
5.9.1. Standard forceps .............................................................................................. 52
5.9.2. Standard forceps AUTO ................................................................................... 52
5.9.3. Micro forceps .................................................................................................... 53
5.9.4. Forceps forced.................................................................................................. 53
5.9.5. LIGATION (optional)......................................................................................... 54
5.9.6. TissueSeal PLUS (optional) ............................................................................. 54
5.9.7. Bipolar scissors................................................................................................. 55
5.9.8. Laparoscopy ..................................................................................................... 55
5.9.9. Bipolar resection (optional)............................................................................... 55