Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH ESG200 User Manual

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Neutral electrode operation

 

• Only use compatible neutral electrodes as listed in the section “Compatible neutral 

electrodes” on page 89.

 

• Only use self-adhesive neutral electrodes to prevent compression necrosis.

 

• Do not use capacitive coupling neutral electrodes.

 

• Check the use by date of the neutral electrode. Only use neutral electrodes with an 

unexpired use by date.

 

• Check the packaging of the neutral electrode. Only use neutral electrodes with an 

immaculate packaging.

 

• Check the neutral electrode for damages, modifications and sharp edges. Only use 

immaculate neutral electrodes.

 

• Do not fold or wrinkle the neutral electrode. Only attach neutral electrodes that have a 

smooth surface.

 

• Make sure that the site to which the neutral electrode is attached is clean, dry and free 

from hair.

 

• Make sure that the entire surface of the neutral electrode is in direct contact with the 

patient's skin.

 

• Do not attach the neutral electrode in the vicinity of a metal implant.

 

• Do not place the neutral electrode over bony prominences or on scar tissue.

 

• Apply the long edge of the neutral electrode to face the surgical site.

 

• If the patient is repositioned during surgery, confirm proper contact between the neutral 

electrode and the patient's skin as well as the integrity of cable and clamp connections 

before continuing.

 

• Do not reposition or relocate a the neutral electrode after initial application.

 

• When removing, start at the corner and gently peel of the neutral electrode from the 

patient's skin.

The neutral electrode socket at the electrosurgical generator is suitable for the following 

plugs:

 - Plugs with 2 sockets

 - 2.5 mm socket diameter

 - Socket spacing: 10 mm

 

• To connect a neutral electrode with a pre-attached cable refer to the instructions for use of 

the neutral electrode.

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2017-01-17