Safe Operation; Distributor In The Us/Contact In Canada For Product Information And Complaints - BBraun Aesculap Gebrauchsanweisung/Technische Beschreibung

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Aesculap
Endoscopic monopolar instruments for single use
Legend
1 Actuating lever
2 Handle part
3 Switch
Symbols on product and packages
Sterilization using irradiation
Not for reuse in intended applications as defined by the manufacturer
Use by
Caution, general warning symbol
Caution, see documentation supplied with the product
Date of manufacture
Intended use
All professional disciplines that use endoscopy: Cutting, dissection, mobilization and coagulation of tissue.
Safe handling and preparation
CAUTION
Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on order of a physician!
Infection hazard for patients and/or users and impairment of product functional-
ity due to reuse. Risk of injury, illness or death due to contamination and/or
impaired functionality of the product!
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Do not reprocess the product.
DANGER
The product is gamma-sterilized and supplied in sterile packaging.
The product must not be reused.
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Ensure that the product and its accessories are operated and used only by persons with the requisite training,
knowledge, or experience.
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Read, follow, and keep the instructions for use.
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Use the product only in accordance with its intended use, see Intended use.
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Do not use products from open or damaged sterile packaging.
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Prior to each use, inspect the product for loose, bent, broken, cracked or fractured components.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective. Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Do not use the product after its use-by date.
Risk of injury from ignition or explosion of flammable gases!
Sparks may occur when using the HF device as directed.
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Observe the safety guidelines in the instructions for use of the HF device.
WARNING
Thermal injuries to patients/users due to insufficient insulation of leads in active
accessories!
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Adjust the HF device to an appropriate setting to ensure that the peak output
voltage does match or not exceed the accessory voltage rating specified for
WARNING
the product.
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Adjust the HF power output to the intended surgical intervention. Take into account clinical experience or ref-
erence values.
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Select the lowest possible HF power output.
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Keep the product's contact surfaces clean during surgery. Remove encrusted tissue residues or body fluids with
a moistened swab.
The product is furnished with the following connection on the plug side: 4 mm pin.
Refer to our brochures to find a compatible cable.
The accessory voltage rating of the product is 1 000 Vp.
The accessory voltage rating must exceed or match the peak output voltage with which the product is operated in
combination with a suitable HF device at an appropriate operating mode/setting (see IEC/DIN EN 60601-2-2).
To avoid HF burns:
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Push the HF cable plug onto the HF pin to the positive stop.
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Check for secure seating of the plug before activating the HF current.
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Always keep the working end of the product in the user's field of vision whenever the HF power is activated.
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Prior to activating the HF device, check that the working end of the product is not touching any electrically con-
ductive accessories.
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Prior to each use, visually inspect the product for: damage or surface changes to the insulation.
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Never place the product on or next to the patient.
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When using accessories for endoscopy or laparoscopy, deactivate the automatic switch-on mode of the HF
device.
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Follow the instructions for use of the HF device.

Safe operation

Handle part with lock:
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To release the ratchet mechanism, press actuating lever 1 and handle part 2 towards each other, see Fig. 1.
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To activate the ratchet mechanism, release actuating lever 1.
Switch 3 can be used for permanently deactivating the ratchet mechanism.
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To deactivate the ratchet mechanism on handle part 2: Position switch 3, see Fig. 2.
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To activate the ratchet mechanism on handle part 2: Position switch 3, see Fig. 3.
Storage
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Store sterile packed single-use products dust-protected in a dry, dark and temperature-controlled room.
Technical Service
Service addresses
Aesculap Technischer Service
Am Aesculap-Platz
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Phone: +49 (7461) 95-1602
Fax: +49 (7461) 16-5621
E-Mail: ats@aesculap.de
Or in the US:
Aesculap Inc.
Attn. Aesculap Technical Services
615 Lambert Pointe Drive
Hazelwood
MO, 63042
Aesculap Repair Hotline
Phone: +1 (800) 214-3392
Fax: +1 (314) 895-4420
Other service addresses can be obtained from the address indicated above.
Accessories/Spare parts
For accessories and spare parts, see brochure C304, C808 and C766 or visit http://www.endoscopy-catalog.com
Disposal
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Adhere to national regulations when disposing of or recycling the product, its components and its packaging!
Distributor in the US/Contact in Canada for product information and
complaints
Aesculap Inc.
3773 Corporate Parkway
Center Valley, PA, 18034,
USA
TA-Nr. 012479 12/12 V6 Änd.-Nr. 46326