Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH ESG200 User Manual

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Safety information

The electrosurgical generator must be properly installed and commissioned by trained 

qualified personnel that has been authorized by Olympus.

The annual safety check may only be carried out by a qualified electrician with sufficient 

experience in maintaining medical electrical devices. 

Repair of the product may only be performed by authorized service centers. Otherwise, 

Olympus cannot be held responsible for the safety and performance of the product.

This product is intended to be used in operating rooms or physicians’ offices.

Appropriate equipment for performing the safety check must be available. Refer to the 

section “Annual safety check” on page 86.

High frequency leakage current or spark discharge may cause burns to the user and the 

patient. Always prepare for an emergency operation if unintentional burns, bleeding and 

perforation occur.

The following dangers, warnings and cautions apply to the general handling of the product. 

This information is to be supplemented by the dangers, warnings and cautions given in each 

chapter in this document or in the instructions for use of any product being used with this 

product.

Safety and effectiveness of electrosurgery do not only depend on the design of the used 

equipment. To a major extent, the success of electrosurgical interventions depends on 

factors that are under the control of the user. Therefore, it is particularly important to read, 

understand and follow the instructions that are supplied with the electrosurgical generator 

and with the accessories. Improper use can cause severe procedural complications and 

equipment damage and could result in injuries to the patient, the user and the medical 

personnel.

Only use the electrosurgical generator as outlined in these instructions for use.

 

• Before each use, inspect the electrosurgical generator and all accessories according to 

the corresponding instructions for use.

To maintain device performance and electrical safety, annual safety checks must be carried 

out on the electrosurgical generator and the foot switch. Otherwise, malfunction of the 

devices could occur which may result in injury to the patient.

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2017-01-17