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. USING THE OPTIONAL FOOTSWITCH
The footswitch has two modes: (1) CUT/COAG and (2) TEMP
UP/DOWN. Switching from mode (1) to mode (2) and vice-
versa is controlled by depressing the black MODE button on the
top of the footswitch.
When in the TEMP UP/DOWN mode, depressing and releasing
the left (yellow) pedal will decrease the set point temperature by
10° C; whereas, depressing and releasing the right (blue) pedal
will increase the set point temperature by 10° C.
When in the CUT/COAG mode, depressing and holding the
left
(yellow) pedal will energize the scalpel blade to come to the
selected temperature. Similarly, depressing and holding the right
(blue) pedal will energize the scalpel blade to come to the COAG
temperature of 300° C.
UPGRADE FEATURES
1. MAINTENANCE PORT
– Located on the rear of the unit, this
port allows easy diagnostic
access for Hemostatix
personnel as well as easy
future software upgrade access
via a RS232 computer port.
The maintenance port is
covered with a maintenance
port cover.
WARNING
:
The
maintenance port is to
be used by Hemostatix
personnel only. The port is
not to be accessed, for any
purpose, by the customer.
Any attempt to connect via
the maintenance port will
result in a termination of
any warranties that may exist and may damage the unit.
2. AUXILIARY OUTPUT
– Also located on the rear of the unit,
this port is designed to power future Hemostatix add on modules.
The purpose of the auxiliary output connector is to potentially
offer other modules (i.e. irrigation, suction, etc.) that would
complement the existing Hemostatix technology.
WARNING
:
The auxiliary port is not to be utilized for any
other purpose other than to power equipment specifically
designed by Hemostatix. Any attempt to plug, non
Hemostatix equipment into the output connector may result
in damage to the Hemostatix unit thereby terminating any
warranties and may result in an unsafe electrical condition,
increased electrical emissions, or decreased immunity of
the Hemostatix system. Anyone who connects additional
equipment via the auxiliary output terminal is therefore
responsible for configuring a medical system and is
responsible that the newly configured system complies with
the requirements of the system standards IEC 60601-1 and
IEC 60601-1-
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. If the user has questions regarding any
connections to the AUX output port, they should contact
Hemostatix Medical Technologies.
SURGICAL USE & TECHNIQUES
1. CUTTING TEMPERATURES
•
SKIN
– The recommended temperature setting for skin
incisions is 70° C. For minimal scarring, make the initial skin
incision with the scalpel handle in the OFF position. Cutting
with the blade unheated will eliminate the possibility of
superficial skin scars due to contact with a heated blade (See
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS).
•
OTHER TISSUES
– For other tissues, the appropriate
temperature setting is typically between 180° C and 300° C.
2. INFLUENCE OF CUTTING SPEED ON HEMOSTASIS
In practice, the surgeon generally selects the lowest set point
temperature that will afford adequate hemostasis for the
