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cause a fire.
Active HF instruments and HF handles must not be placed
on the patient in order to avoid any injuries in case of
involuntary HF activation or activated "Autostart" mode.
Caution
For cleaning the active electrode, you must deactivate the
"Auto Start" mode (only in bipolar applications) or
disconnect the instrument from the generator.
Directly after activation the tips could be hot. This may lead
to burns.
Endogenous burns
Endogenous burns are those caused by high current
density in the patient's tissue. Possible reasons are: The
patient is inadvertently positioned in contact with electrically
conductive parts. Direct contact between skin areas and HF
cables may lead to electrical capa- citance which in turn
may cause burns.
Exogenous burns
Exogenous burns are those caused by the heat of ignited
fluids or gases. They may also be caused by explosions.
Possible reasons include: Ignition of skin cleaning agents
and disinfectants, ignition of narcotic gases etc.
Cardiac pacemakers
Pacemakers may be damaged by electrosurgical current.
Consult a cardiologist before operating. Never use
electrosurgical current on outpatients fitted with
pacemakers.
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