Electrosurgical Unit

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

MODEL: Electrosurgical Unit CV2000

The device pictured is an electrosurgical generator (ESU) or diathermy machine. These devices are widely used in surgery to cut tissue and control bleeding using high-frequency electrical currents.

Clinical Use: Electrosurgical generators are essential tools across various medical specialties, including general surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, and dermatology. They offer advantages such as reduced blood loss, greater surgical precision, and often faster operating times compared to traditional methods.

Features and Functions:

• Working Modes: The unit has multiple modes indicated by the labels on the front panel:
  • Cut: For precise tissue incision, including “Pure” and “Blend” functions, which vary the waveform to control the degree of coagulation along with the cut.
  • Coag: For stopping bleeding by coagulating blood vessels, with options like “Coag 1” and “Coag 2” that likely adjust the intensity or type of coagulation (e.g., pinpoint, spray).
  • Bipolar: A mode where both active and return electrodes are combined in a single instrument (like forceps), allowing current to flow only through the targeted tissue and eliminating the need for a separate patient return electrode pad.
• Outputs: It has dedicated output ports for different accessories, including:
  • Bipolar Forceps: Used for bipolar electrosurgery.
  • Patient Plate: The return electrode (grounding pad) required for monopolar modes to safely complete the electrical circuit through the patient’s body.
  • Hand Switch/Foot Switch: Connections for accessories to activate the unit during surgery.
• Safety and Operation: The machine features a patient plate alarm system to monitor the quality of contact and prevent burns. The power settings are likely microprocessor-controlled and displayed digitally for precision.