| LBC 50-P | ESU 70 D | ESU 100 E M/M | ESU 170 RF | ESU 300 M/M D | ENDO-TEST | RF-ALERT | ARFM |
ENHANCE SAFETY DURING ELECTROSURGICAL ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES with
ELMED RF-ALERT
During laparoscopic procedures, insulation failure and capacitive coupling are in many cases the cause of unintended electrosurgical burns within the peritoneal cavity, but even more so is utilizing the wrong waveform.
The primary function of the ELMED RF-ALERT is to detect dangerous "leakage current" (capacitive discharge), usually a result of selecting a "coagulation waveform", from the active electrode shaft and then direct it away from the patient. This condition is caused by the use of high voltage current.
The ELMED RF-ALERT was designed to protect against "leakage current" (capacitive discharge), sometimes due to insulation failure of the active electrode, but more often due to the use of the wrong waveform, which causes capacitive coupling. This is the result of selecting "coagulation current", instead of the proper "cutting current".
NOTE: ELMED does not recommend the use of electrosurgical generators that operate at over 3,000 Volts for this system or any laparoscopic procedure, as these generators produce high leakage resulting in burns within the peritoneal cavity and excessive trauma at the surgical site.
| List No. 5510 | ELMED RF-ALERT, Stray Voltage Monitor, connects to a conductive trocar sleeve or specially designed double insulated endoscopic electrodes, includes standard accessories |
THE ELMED RF-ALERT FEATURES:
Compact design, utilizing State-Of-The-Art circuitry.
L.E.D. Bar-graph monitor, displaying "leakage current" (capacitive discharge).
Visual and audible warning and alarm indicators.
Can be used in conjunction with ELMED and other electrosurgical generators as a safeguard during endoscopic procedures.
The ELMED RF-ALERT may be placed on top of your existing electrosurgical unit, connecting cable are installed between the monitor and trocar sleeve, or specially designed double insulated endoscopic electrodes, and patient return respectively.
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE ELMED RF-ALERT
| Power Supply: | 117 Volts, 60 Hz, 10 VA (Other power requirements available upon request) |
| Bar-graph Display: | 17 L.E.D. (6 Green, 6 Yellow, 5 Red), featuring the various zones of danger levels (capacitive discharge) |
| Current Range: | 150 mA with 14 L.E.D.'s on 200 mA with all L.E.D.'s on |
| Sensitivity Range: | 40-240 mA |
| Warning Indicators for: | Shield set up error. Patient plate cable set up error. Over-current trigger |
| Alarm: | Audible continuous and pulsed tone |
| Shield Tubing: | |
| Outside Diameter | 7 mm |
| Inside Diameter | 5.1 mm to 5.5 mm |
| Length | 6" (15.6 cm) |
| Dimensions: |
13" L x 11" W x 6" H (33 cm L x 28 cm W x 15 cm) |
| Weight: | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
ORDER SETS:
| Standard: | List No. 5510-01 | Patient Plate Adaptor (REM style) |
| List No. 5510-02 | Electrode Sheath Cable | |
| List No. 5510-03 | Electrode Sheath
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| Optional: | List No. 5510-04 | Trocar Sleeve with Connector |
| List No. 5510-05 | Standard Patient Plate Adaptor |
CERTIFICATES AND APPROVALS:
Unit meets the latest electrical safety standards of OSHA, NFPA, CSA and complies with UL 544, VDE and FTZ. FDA 510 K received.
ELMED manufactures and repairs a comprehensive line of standard endoscopic instruments, as well as the double insulated type. Please request the specific data sheets.
Also, we recommend reading of our educational booklet "Introduction to Electrosurgery", available upon request.