Instructions for Use
Complete the instrument firing cycle
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(Illustration 5).
7a. Fully press the energy activation button
to unlock the I-BLADE
7b. While pressing the energy activation
button, continue squeezing the closing handle
to advance the I-BLADE
compression.
NOTE: For larger vascular bundles, it is
recommended to advance the I-BLADE
slowly (gradually).
7c. The generator tone changes pitch (Tone
2) when the tissue impedance threshold
is reached, and the I-BLADE
be fully advanced. It is recommended to
maintain a consistent speed throughout
I-BLADE
advancement.
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7d. Squeeze the closing handle until it stops
against the grip housing. This fully advances
the I-BLADE
(Illustration 5)
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The generator provides one short beep
(Tone 3) to indicate the cycle is complete
after the I-BLADE
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tissue impedance threshold has been reached.
Energy delivery automatically stops after
Tone 3.
After the cycle is complete, release the
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closing handle and the energy activation
button. (Illustration 7)
If the desired cut is longer than the stroke of
the blade, transection can be accomplished
by repeating Steps 4 - 7.
Straighten the shaft and close the jaws before
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removing the device from the trocar. The
instrument is straight when the indicator
arrow on the articulation wheel is aligned
with the top of the instrument.
Disconnect the instrument from the
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generator.
Dispose of the instrument in an appropriate
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Sharps container. Do not reuse instrument.
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and increase tissue
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is ready to
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is fully advanced and the
Illustrations & Notes
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NOTE: The instrument may be operated with
either footswitch or handswitch control.
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NOTE: The I-BLADE
to transect tissue without first fully pressing
the energy activation button and then
releasing the I-BLADE
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NOTE: The instrument can be wiped with
a sterile moist gauze sponge to remove
tissue, if necessary. If tissue is still visible
in the jaws, use forceps to remove residue.
(Illustration 6)
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Caution: Do NOT immerse distal tip in
liquid, including saline solution, to clean.
(Illustration 8)
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cannot be advanced
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