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The Model P8400 Hemostatix Thermal Scalpel System consists of
four components:
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CONTROLLER
– An electronic power supply/controller that
energizes the blade and provides various automatic calibrations,
sensing, and control functions. It has user controls with visual
and
audible indications of instrument status.
SINGLE-USE, DISPOSABLE HANDLE – A single-use,
disposable handle connected to the controller unit with a light-
weight, flexible electrical cable. Disposable scalpel blades are
inserted into the disposable handle. The user is able to control
blade temperature, on/off and COAG modes directly from the
handle.
3. DISPOSABLE BLADES
– Various sizes and shapes of sterile
disposable scalpel blades are available which are similar in size and
shape to conventional cold-steel scalpel blades. Blades are single-
use only and should never be reused. The Hemostatix blades
incorporate heating and temperature-sensing micro-circuitry
which provides heat for hemostasis and sensing feedback to the
controller. DO NOT bend the blade – Care should be taken not
to bend the blade while cleaning, insertion, or reinsertion as the
heater leads may become broken and the blade stop working.
4. FOOTSWITCH
– An optional footswitch (REF 7013-8410) is
available which allows the surgeon to set the desired temperatures
of the blades as well as activate CUT or COAG modes. 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.
IMPORTANT FEATURES
SURGICAL FEATURES
1. Retains the Precision of Surgical Steel
– Thermal Scalpel blades
are similar in size and shape to conventional scalpel blades and
have the same sharp surgical steel cutting edges to retain the
precision and “feel” of the conventional scalpel when cutting.
2. Reduces blood Loss
– The Thermal Scalpel conducts heat from
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
MODEL P8400 HEMOSTATIx
THERMAL SCALPEL SYSTEM
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