Introduction & Intended Use
This document provides essential instructions for the Olympus HEAT PROBE UNIT HPU-20. The instrument is designed for thermal cauterization at bleeding points when used with compatible Olympus HEAT PROBE models (CD-110, CD-120).
Key Components
The system includes the following main components:
- HEAT PROBE UNIT (HPU-20)
- HEAT PROBE (CD-110, CD-120)
- Water Container (MAJ-526)
- Water Pump (MAJ-527)
- Foot Switch (MAJ-528)
- Power Cord
Important Information & Safety
Users must thoroughly review this manual and related equipment manuals before operation. Key safety considerations include:
- Intended Use: For thermal cauterization only.
- User Qualifications: Operation by physicians or trained medical personnel under physician supervision.
- Reprocessing: Instruments are not sterilized before shipment and require reprocessing as per manual instructions.
- Repair & Modification: No user-serviceable parts; do not disassemble or modify. Contact Olympus for issues.
- Signal Words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE are used to highlight critical information.
- Specific Dangers: As a Type BF applied part, it must not be applied directly to the heart. Avoid contact with metal components, keep liquids away from electrical parts, and do not use in environments with flammable liquids/gases or high oxygen concentrations.
Operational Guidelines
The manual covers procedures for:
- Checking package contents.
- Instrument nomenclature (front/side panels, rear panel).
- Installation and connection of all system components.
- Inspection of power supply, energy levels, and water feed settings.
- Operation, including turning the power on, setting energy and water feed levels, and coagulating tissue.
Care, Storage, and Disposal
Detailed instructions are provided for the reprocessing, care, and storage of the HEAT PROBE UNIT, HEAT PROBE, Water Container, Water Pump, and Foot Switch. Proper disposal methods are also outlined.
Troubleshooting
A troubleshooting guide is included to help identify and resolve potential issues. Procedures for returning the unit for repair are also detailed.