Bipolar Sealing System marSeal5 plus/ - Maryland
Instructions for Use
Danger of injury from uninspected instruments or components!
Non-functional or defective instruments and components can endanger the patient or user, as well as
affect the intended function of the marSeal5 plus in combination with the current type SealSafe® IQ.
• Always keep electrosurgical instruments and their components in flawless working order.
• Never use electrosurgical instruments and their components if they are damaged due to improper
handling or transport.
• If the device does not work properly and/or cannot be operated safely, it must be marked as
non-operational and put out of operation.
• Use of components or accessories by other manufacturers may constitute a source of danger. In case
of doubt, please contact the manufacturer.
To prevent injury or damage, contact the Martin Service Center immediately if any damage or malfunction
is detected.
Risk of fracture or blunting of the blade!
• Ensure that the blade never touches hard objects.
Carry out the following functional checks before each application:
Mechanical function check
• Visual check for potential damage (check for cracks, fractures or deformation)
− Handle (1)
− Rotating wheel (2)
− Tubular shaft (3)
− Insulation of the connection cable (7)
• Check for mechanical function and easy movement, especially for:
− Jaw part (8) of the tubular shaft
− Blade holder (9)
− Rotating wheel (2) of the tubular shaft, rotatable by 360°
• Test the mechanical function before starting the surgery
− Opening, closing, locking and unlocking of the jaw part (8) using the movable handle (6).
− Movement of the integrated blade (9) using the red pushbutton of the blade trigger (4).
• Test the electrical function in fully assembled condition at the operating table
− Activation of the sealing current (5) e.g. on a sterile swab soaked in NaCl solution.
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Consumables
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