
2Safety
16 Operating Manual ARC 400 BOWA-IFU-11779-ARC400-V2.1.0-S0-EN
2.4. Product-related safety instructions
Devices manufactured by BOWA are developed in accordance with the
current state of technology and generally accepted safety rules. Despite
this, using these products can lead to risks to the life and health of the user
or third parties and/or damage to the device or other objects.
Use only accessories approved by BOWA, see Accessories and
replacement parts, page 158.
Use the device only when it is in free of technical defects and in good
working order and only for the intended purpose, always remaining
aware of safety requirements and risks and complying with this
operating manual.
Have malfunctions that can adversely affect safety (e.g. deviations
from the permissible operating conditions) repaired without delay.
Wipe down the HF device only with cleaning agents and disinfectants
that are approved in the country of use for surface cleaning. See
Section Disinfection and cleaning, page 106.
Never immerse the device in water or cleaning agents.
Never boil the device and never disinfect it mechanically.
If any fluids penetrate the device, drain them immediately.
Damage to the device can lead to an undesirable increase in output power
due to improper operation of the device.
Certain units or accessories can cause danger in lower power settings. For
example, the risk of gas embolism in argon assisted coagulation rises, if
the hf-power is insufficient for the fast creation of an impenetrable eschar
layer on the target tissue.
2.5. Safe handling (general instructions)
Before each use of the device, check to ensure that it is functioning
properly and is in good working order and connected properly.
Observe the instructions on intended use in conformance with
standards (see Section Fault indications for EASY monitoring , page
105.
During use, always observe and comply with the acoustic signals
and/or error messages of the HF device (see Section Fault indications
for EASY monitoring , page 105).
The device and accessories may be operated and used only by people
who have the necessary training, knowledge and experience.
Regularly inspect the accessories, especially the electrode cables,
endoscopic accessories and neutral electrodes, for damage to the
insulation, proper operation and expiration date.
Instruments must not be laid upon the patient or devices.
Ensure that no instruments are being cleaned when AUTOSTART is
activated.
Wear suitable gloves during operations.