Introduction; Precautions - Bovie AARON 940 Guia Do Utilizador

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Aaron 940™. Please visually check the unit to ensure that damage did not occur
during shipment and that all standard items are included. The basic unit should include the electrosurgical unit
with power cord, a handpiece, 50 disposable sharp dermal tips, 50 disposable blunt dermal tips, and a
mounting kit (A837). If there are any discrepancies, please contact Bovie at +1-727-384-2323.
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PRECAUTIONS

In order to safely operate the Aaron 940™, several precautions need to be followed.
WARNINGS:
Hazardous Electrical Output - This equipment is for use only by trained, licensed physicians.
Danger: Fire / Explosion Hazard - Do not use the Aaron 940™ in the presence of flammable
materials.
Fire / Explosion Hazard - The following substances will contribute to increased fire and explosion
hazards in the operating room:
• Flammable substances (such as alcohol based skin prepping agents and tinctures)
• Naturally occurring flammable gases which may accumulate in body cavities such as
the bowel
• Oxygen enriched atmospheres
• Oxidizing agents (such as nitrous oxide [N
The sparking and heating associated with electrosurgery can provide an ignition source.
Observe fire precautions at all times. When using electrosurgery in the same room with any
of these substances or gases, prevent their accumulation or pooling under surgical drapes, or
within the area where electrosurgery is performed.
Connect the power cord to a properly polarized and grounded power source with the frequency
and voltage characteristics that match those listed on the back of the unit.
Electric Shock Hazard - Connect the generator power cord to a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not use power plug adapters.
Electric Shock Hazard - Always turn off and unplug the generator before cleaning.
Fire Hazard - Do not use extension cords.
Patient Safety - Use the generator following the directions described in the Setup Procedures.
Otherwise, inaccurate power outputs may result.
Failure of the high frequency electrosurgical equipment could result in an unintended increase of
output power.
The instrument receptacles on this generator are designed to accept only one instrument at a
time. Do not attempt to connect more than one instrument at a time into a given receptacle. Doing
so will cause simultaneous activation of the instruments.
Use the lowest output setting necessary to achieve the desired surgical effect. Use the active
electrode only for the minimum time necessary in order to lessen the possibility of unintended
burn injury. Pediatric applications and/or procedures performed on small anatomic structures may
require reduced power settings. The higher the current flow, and the longer the current is applied,
the greater the possibility of unintended thermal damage to tissue, especially during use on small
structures.
User's Guide • Aaron 940 ™
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