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  • Page 1 User’s Guide ForceTriad Energy Platform...
  • Page 3 User’s Guide ForceTriad Energy Platform For use with software version 3.6x Part Number: 1063547...

  • Page 4: Preface

    This guide and the equipment it describes are for use only by qualified medical professionals trained in the particular technique and surgical procedure to be performed. It is intended as a guide for using the Covidien ForceTriad Energy Platform only. Additional technical information is available in the ForceTriad Energy Platform Service Manual.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    This limited warranty does not apply to any product, or part thereof, which has been repaired or altered in a way so as, in Covidien’s judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, or accident.
  • Page 6 County of Boulder, State of Colorado, USA. Covidien reserves the right to make changes in covered products built or sold by it at any time without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to equipment previously built or sold by it.

  • Page 7: Software License

    Software License COVIDIEN AG, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, and its affiliate EbD (collectively called “COVIDIEN” herein) own the entire right, title, and interest in and to all of the computer programs and all portions thereof, and associated documentation (collectively, the “Software”) provided to Customer as may be installed in the Products and equipment...
  • Page 8 Software. COVIDIEN may, in its sole discretion, undertake to incorporate such changes and distribute the Software so modified to all or any of COVIDIEN's customers. All such error corrections, bug fixes, patches, updates or other modifications provided to COVIDIEN shall be the sole property of COVIDIEN.
  • Page 9 (vii) Products or equipment that have been altered, serviced or modified by a party other than COVIDIEN; or (viii) Software that has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence or accident by Customer or a third party.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Overview and General Features ForceTriad Energy Platform Front Panel....1-2 Introduction ......... 1-3 Indications for Use.
  • Page 12 Powering Up the ForceTriad Energy Platform..3-2 System Functions ........3-2 Adjusting Display Brightness .
  • Page 13 Software Upgrades ........8-4 Covidien Technical Service......8-4 Chapter 9.
  • Page 14 Bipolar Graphs ........9-29 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Overview And General Features

    Chapter 1 Overview and General Features This chapter provides an overview of the features and functions of the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Caution Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use.

  • Page 16: Forcetriad Energy Platform Front Panel

    ForceTriad Energy Platform Front Panel ForceTriad Energy Platform Front Panel Monopolar 1 and Accessory Touchscreen Monopolar 2 and Bipolar Touchscreen LigaSure and System-Tray Touchscreen Power Switch Monopolar 1 Instrument Receptacle Universal-Footswitching-Accessory Receptacle REM-Patient-Return-Electrode Receptacle Bipolar-Instrument Receptacle Monopolar 2 Instrument Receptacle...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    The Covidien ForceTriad Energy Platform, patient return electrodes, and active instruments are designed to work as a system. Covidien offers a selection of patient return electrodes and active instruments that are fully compatible with this energy platform. When considering other manufacturers’...

  • Page 18: System Conventions

    System Conventions System Conventions Touchscreens The ForceTriad Energy Platform features a user-friendly interface with three touchscreens that allow the user to control system functions. The active touchscreen or touchscreens will illuminate, and the unavailable touchscreens will dim. Common Symbols Symbol...
  • Page 19 Turn on/off hand activation on the LigaSure 1 or Activation 2 control panel. See Hand-Activation On/Off On/Off Button on page 6-8. Cancel Cancel current screen and returns to the previous screen. Enter Accept and initiate current selections. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Power Modes

    Note: Additional information on symbols may be found in Chapter 9, Technical Specifications. Power Modes As a safety feature, simultaneous activation of multiple instruments is not possible on the ForceTriad Energy Platform. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Monopolar Modes

    1000 . The activation impedance safety feature will not deliver RF power to the tissue if it is not within the specified range. This is a factory-set value that cannot be reset by the user. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Ligasure Mode

    Do not attempt to fuse lung tissue with LigaSure mode or instruments. LigaSure Instruments The LigaSure instruments that complete the ForceTriad tissue-fusion system include multiple reusable and single-use instruments for open and laparoscopic procedures. Each reusable instrument requires a corresponding single-use electrode. The LigaSure function is only available when using Covidien LigaSure instruments.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Patient And Operating Room Safety

    ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: General

    Caution When using a smoke evacuator in conjunction with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, set the system volume control at a level that ensures that the activation tones can be heard.
  • Page 25 Inadvertent activation may occur while installing, removing, or bending electrodes. Ensure that the instrument cord is not connected to the ForceTriad Energy Platform or that the system is OFF. 1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

  • Page 26: Fire/Explosion Hazard

    Facial and other body hair is flammable. Water soluble surgical lubricating jelly may be used to cover hair close to the surgical site to decrease flammability. Verify that all anesthesia circuit connections are leak free before and during use of electrosurgery. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Energy Platform

    All Covidien instruments have voltage ratings that are greater than the maximum output voltages in the ForceTriad Energy Platform and are thus fully compatible.

  • Page 28: Implanted Electronic Devices (Ieds)

    Do not reprocess, reuse or resterilize instruments labeled “disposable” or “single use only.” Notice Do not clean the energy platform with abrasive cleaning or disinfectant compounds, solvents, or other materials that could scratch the panels or damage the energy platform. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Monopolar

    Patient Return Electrodes Warning Do not attempt to use patient return electrodes that disable the REM system. The ForceTriad Energy Platform REM system will function correctly only with contact quality monitoring (CQM) split-style patient return electrodes. Any other patient return electrode products may cause patient injury or product damage.

  • Page 30: Inadvertent Radio Frequency (Rf) Burns

    Do not continuously activate for longer than one minute. Notice Capacitive pads and other non-CQM patient return electrodes may not work with the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Important A statement of compatibility from the CQM patient return electrode manufacturer should be obtained prior to the use of a non-Covidien CQM patient return electrode.

  • Page 31: Laparoscopic Procedures

    (Pure Cut, Blend, or Valleylab mode) to lessen the potential for the creation of capacitive currents. • Carefully insert and withdraw active electrodes from cannulas to avoid possible injury to the patient or damage to the devices. Covidien recommends against the use of laparoscopic surgery on pregnant patients. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Bipolar

    LigaSure Warning LigaSure instruments are intended for use ONLY with the ForceTriad Energy Platform and the LigaSure vessel sealing system. Use of these instruments with other Covidien generators or with generators produced by other manufacturers may not result in electrical output for which these instruments were designed and thus may not result in the desired clinical effect.

  • Page 33: Ligasure In Laparoscopic Procedures

    If the instrument manufacturer recommends the use of a shunt cord (s-cord) to direct the current back to the energy platform, an E0507-B adaptor must also be used. To avoid a REM alarm, REM Polyhesive patient return electrode with the E0507-B adaptor must be used. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 2-11...

  • Page 34: Conductive Fluid In The Surgical Site

    Use of duty cycles greater than 25% (10 seconds active followed by 30 seconds inactive) will increase the risk that heat build-up under a return electrode may be high enough to injure the patient. Do not continuously activate for longer than one minute. 2-12 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. System Setup

    Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use. Specific instructions for electrosurgical instruments are not included in this manual. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Setup

    1. Verify the system is off by pressing the power switch off (O). 2. Place the energy platform on a flat, stable surface such as a table, platform, boom system, or ForceTriad cart. Refer to the procedures for your local institution or your local codes.

  • Page 37: Service Display

    Refer to the ForceTriad Energy Platform Service Manual for complete service instructions. Restore Select the Restore button in the main menu to restore the ForceTriad Energy Platform to the previous setup configuration. The touchscreens will display the last settings entered prior to shutting the system off.
  • Page 38 Touch the red ‘X’ button to return the time and date to the previous settings and return to the setup menu. 7. Touch the green arrow button below the setup menu to return to the main menu. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Autobipolar and monopolar settings selected on the Features menu determine the options available from the Bipolar and Monopolar touch screens. The settings can be turned on and off locally from buttons available on the affected screens. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Valleylab Bipolar Std Mono Bipolar Standard Macro Bipolar Tab (This label changes to Auto if autobipolar mode is turned on) Autobipolar Mode Button (shows autobipolar mode is enabled but not turned on) ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 . A check appears in the accompanying box. To disable, touch Mono 1 . The check is cleared from the box. 5. Touch the green arrow buttons below the features menu and setup menu to return to the main menu. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 To turn Monopolar 1 footswitching off, touch the footswitch button on the Std Mono or Valleylab tabs on the left touchscreen. The red “X” appears on the button when turned off. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Demo Mode

    RF power will still be delivered. Note: In Demo mode the energy platform will not sense instrument type, so the appropriate tab must be selected manually for the connected instrument. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 44 ’ if the system is in Demo mode. Touch the Exit Demo button in the main menu to exit the Demo mode. The system touchscreens will display the last settings entered during the Demo mode. 3-10 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Monopolar Function

    Chapter 4 Monopolar Function This chapter describes the monopolar surgery features of the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Caution Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use.

  • Page 46: Front Panel Monopolar Features

    Monopolar 1 and Accessory Touchscreen Monopolar 2 Touchscreen Power Switch Monopolar 1 Instrument Receptacle Universal Footswitching Accessory Receptacle (may require an E05021 or E0017 active adapter) REM Patient Return Electrode Receptacle Monopolar 2 Instrument Receptacle ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Rear Panel Monopolar Features

    Remplacez les fusibles comme marqués. 250 V F8.0A (100-240) U.S. and foreign patents pending. USB Port Ethernet Port RS232 Port Interlink Cable Port Monopolar Footswitch Receptacle (requires adapter to connect standard four-pin monopolar footswitch) Expansion Port Fuse Port ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Monopolar Quick Setup Instructions

    If familiar with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, follow this abbreviated procedure to set up the system for monopolar surgery. If not familiar with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, refer to the following sections in this chapter for detailed instructions. 1. Plug the system power cord into the rear panel receptacle.

  • Page 49: Monopolar Footswitch

    Standard footswitching devices attached to the universal footswitching accessory receptacle on the front panel can be controlled with a Covidien footswitch attached to the Monopolar footswitch receptacle on the back panel. Software footswitching control can be enabled for both footswitching and handswitching instruments when Monopolar 1 footswitching is enabled from the features menu.

  • Page 50: Software-Enabled Monopolar 1 Footswitching

    Valleylab-mode functionality can also be provided to footswitching devices when using a FT0510 Monopolar Cord and FT6003 ForceTriad Three-Pedal Footswitch, both of which are Valleylab-mode enabled. 1. Enable Monopolar 1 footswitching from the features menu as directed beginning on page 3-7.

  • Page 51: Return Electrodes - Rem Contact Quality Monitoring System

    When using a Covidien energy platform or a patient return electrode during these types of surgical procedures, the user should seek written guidance in the form of detailed user instructions from the manufacturer of the active accessory regarding the currents and duty cycles that can be expected.

  • Page 52: How The Rem System Works

    The REM system is designed to reduce the risk of burns at the return electrode site. A non-REM return electrode is not to be used with the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Compatible REM patient return electrodes, such as the E7507 REM Polyhesive Adult Patient Return Electrode, are available for use with the ForceTriad energy platform.

  • Page 53: Patient Return Electrode Setup

    Polyhesive patient return electrode is disconnected from the energy platform or improperly applied to the patient. The REM indicator icon on the touchscreen illuminates green when the system senses that the REM Polyhesive patient return electrode is properly connected to the energy platform and patient. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Monopolar Electrodes

    Notice When attaching a monopolar instrument, align the instrument’s connector pins with the three dots printed on the ForceTriad face plate below the monopolar receptacles. Reversing the connector limits the instrument's functionality and will damage the connector. If a two-button instrument is connected to the energy platform, proceed to the Standard Monopolar Mode Functionality section that follows.

  • Page 55: Standard Monopolar Mode Functionality

    REM Indicator When a two-button electrosurgical instrument is attached to either the Monopolar 1 or Monopolar 2 receptacle, the ForceTriad Energy Platform detects the instrument type and displays the Standard Monopolar tab on the touchscreen. The Standard Monopolar tab allows the user to control the power mode and power output level within the energy platform interface.

  • Page 56: Valleylab Mode Functionality

    Valleylab Mode Functionality Covidien instruments featuring the Valleylab mode are specialty devices some of which enable the surgeon to control ForceTriad Energy Platform output from the sterile field using a slider control on the instrument. These output modes, if available on the instrument, are selected at the handset with the following buttons: •...

  • Page 57: Using A Valleylab Mode Instrument

    Slider position cannot be changed while RF energy is being delivered. If the instrument has no slider, use manual controls on the touchscreen. See Manual Power Control Functionality on page 4-14. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 4-13...

  • Page 58: Manual Power Control Functionality

    Valleylab tab touchscreen. One of two manual-control displays appear on the touchscreen depending on which Valleylab-mode instrument is used. An instrument with a slider displays this screen when placed in manual mode: 4-14 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Accessory Port Functionality

    The Acc. Port tab show accessory port options. Instruments with 8 mm pins connect directly to the accessory port on the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Instruments with pin diameters less than 8 mm may require the use of an E05021 or E0017 adapter. Remove the adapter when not in use.
  • Page 60 Activate the coag mode by stepping on the coag or blue pedal on the footswitch. The coag display will illuminate blue and a tone will sound for the duration of the activation. 4-16 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5. Bipolar Surgery

    Chapter 5 Bipolar Surgery This chapter describes the bipolar-surgery features of the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Caution Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use. Specific instructions for electrosurgical instruments are not included in this manual.

  • Page 62: Front Panel Bipolar Features

    Front Panel Bipolar Features Front Panel Bipolar Features Power Switch Bipolar Touchscreen Bipolar Instrument Receptacle ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Rear Panel Bipolar Features

    If you are familiar with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, follow this abbreviated procedure to set up the system for bipolar surgery. If you are not familiar with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, refer to the following sections in this chapter for detailed instructions.

  • Page 64: Bipolar Function Overview

    If footswitching is to be used with a bipolar instrument, attach the bipolar footswitch connector plug to the bipolar footswitch receptacle on the rear panel. Warning Use only Covidien footswitches such as the E6009 or E6019. Use of other manufacturer’s footswitches is not recommended. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Bipolar Electrode Function

    The ammeter registers current between 1 and 1,050 milliamps. An audio tone sounds to indicate increases and decreases in current delivery. A mute button allows the user to silence the ammeter tone, but not the activation tone. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Autobipolar Function

    Autobipolar Function The ForceTriad Energy Platform is equipped with an autobipolar feature that allows the user to configure the system for automatic activation and cessation of bipolar energy. Autobipolar mode must be enabled in the feature menu before the autobipolar function can be used.
  • Page 67 E0020V, E0021S, E0022W, E360150, or E360150L. Warning Use of different Covidien cord models or cords from other manufacturers may not achieve proper electrical output for this device, thereby failing to produce the desired clinical effect. For example, Autobipolar activation/deactivation settings may not work properly using cords other than those specified by Covidien.
  • Page 68 10. To return the energy platform to bipolar functionality, touch the green Bipolar button. The bipolar tab will replace the autobipolar tab. Turn the system off. The next time the system is turned on, it will default to the bipolar function, and the bipolar tab will be visible. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6. Ligasure Tissue Fusion

    Chapter 6 LigaSure Tissue Fusion This chapter describes how to set up and operate the LigaSure tissue-fusion function of the ForceTriad Energy Platform. Caution Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use.

  • Page 70: Front Panel Ligasure Features

    Front Panel LigaSure Features Front Panel LigaSure Features LigaSure Touchscreen Power Switch LigaSure 1 Receptacle (purple) LigaSure 2 Receptacle (orange) Footswitch Symbol (purple) Footswitch Symbol (orange) ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Rear Panel Ligasure Features

    If you are familiar with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, follow this abbreviated procedure to setup the system for LigaSure tissue fusion. If you are not familiar with the ForceTriad Energy Platform, refer to the following sections in this chapter for detailed instructions.

  • Page 72: Ligasure Function Overview

    Important If using an instrument that causes the hand-activation button to appear on the LigaSure control panel, see Hand-Activation On/Off Button on page 6-8. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Ligasure Receptacles

    The instrument receptacles on this system are designed to accept only one instrument at a time. Caution Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with LigaSure instruments before use. Specific instructions are not included in this manual. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Footswitch

    Footswitch Purple Orange The ForceTriad Energy Platform in LigaSure mode can accommodate two single-pedal LigaSure footswitches. If the LigaSure instrument connected to the LigaSure 1 instrument receptacle is to be activated with a footswitch, attach the purple, seven-pin, LigaSure footswitch connector plug to the purple LigaSure 1 footswitch receptacle on the rear panel.

  • Page 75: Ligasure Instruments

    Connect the Smart connector to the LigaSure 1 or LigaSure 2 receptacle on the front panel of the ForceTriad Energy Platform. The system detects and sets the appropriate bar setting in the display. If settings have been entered in the LigaSure touchscreen prior to connecting a LigaSure instrument, these settings will be reset.
  • Page 76 LigaSure 2 control panel. Touching the hand-activation-on button toggles to the hand- activation-off button: Invalid Instrument If the ForceTriad Energy Platform does not recognize the attached instrument, the status bar will display the words “I .” Refer to the following steps to resolve the...

  • Page 77: Ligasure Settings

    2. When the end tone is heard, release the activation button or footswitch pedal. In the case of an alert condition, refer to the following section. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Alert Situations

    Clean electrode tips – Use a wet gauze pad to clean surfaces and edges of instrument jaws. Remove excess fluids – Pooled fluids around the instrument tip; minimize or remove excess fluids. 6-10 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: After Surgery

    • If the instrument is single use only (disposable), dispose of it according to the procedures for your institution. • If the instrument is reusable, clean and sterilize it according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use. 3. Disconnect and store any footswitches used. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 6-11...

  • Page 80: Reprocessing Instruments

    10 min. 20 min. (132° - 138° C) 270° - 280° F Gravity 15 min. 30 min. (132° - 138° C) 250° - 268° F Gravity 30 min. 30 min. (121° - 131° C) 6-12 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 1 min. (132° - 138° C) The instructions provided above have been validated by Covidien as being capable of preparing LigaSure instruments for reuse that are not labeled for single use only. It remains the responsibility of the processor to ensure that sterilization is performed using equipment, materials, and personnel that will achieve the desired results.

  • Page 83: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

    Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use. Specific instructions for electrosurgical instruments are not included in this manual. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 84: General Troubleshooting Guidelines

    • If an error code is displayed on the touchscreens, note the code along with all information on the error screen and use the information in this chapter to proceed. • If the problem is still unclear, turn the ForceTriad Energy Platform off, wait a minute or two, then turn it back on.

  • Page 85: Correcting Malfunctions

    Close the fuse drawer. Refer to the ForceTriad Energy Platform Service Manual. Internal component Use a backup energy platform. malfunction Contact your biomedical engineering department or a Covidien technical service representative for assistance. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 86 System does not detect tissue- Firmly insert the LigaSmart fusion instrument connector into the appropriate receptacle on the energy platform front panel. Ensure the vessel fusion touchscreen indicates that it has detected the instrument. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 The without removing or sounds, and RF output is handswitch or footswitch was repositioning the instrument. disabled released before the end tone activated. Additional time and energy are needed to complete the fusion cycle ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 Some manufacturers offer RF choke filters for use in monitor leads. The filters reduce interference when the energy platform is activated and minimize the potential for an electrosurgical burn at the site of the monitor electrode. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Always monitor patients with pacemakers during surgery and keep a defibrillator available. Internal Cardiac Defibrillator ICD is activated by energy Stop the procedure and (ICD) activation platform contact the ICD manufacturer for instructions. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 90: System Alarms

    Check for stuck instrument buttons and footswitches. Check that nothing is bumping against the touchscreens. REM Alarm Refer to the REM Alarms on page 7-2 in this chapter. LigaSure Check Instrument Alert Refer to Alert Situations on page 6- ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 If more than one instrument is attached under one touchscreen, the following error message appears on the touchscreen and both devices are inactive until one of the devices is removed. See Monopolar Electrodes on page 4-10. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Disconnect the instrument and attach it to Monopolar 1 port. Invalid Instrument Alert for Monopolar 2 Disconnect the instrument and attach it to the Monopolar 2 port. See Valleylab Mode Functionality on page 4-12. 7-10 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 The instrument inserted into the port is not a valid instrument for that port. Refer to the instrument’s instructions for use for compatibility instructions. Calibration Needed The ForceTriad Energy Platform needs to be calibrated. Consult the ForceTriad Energy Platform Service Manual for instructions regarding recalibration.

  • Page 95: Chapter 8. Maintenance And Repair

    Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use. Specific instructions for electrosurgical instruments are not included in this manual. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Responsibility Of The Manufacturer

    An internal component malfunction can damage the fuses. The system fuses may need to be replaced if the system fails the self-test or if the system stops functioning, even though it is receiving power from a wall outlet. Refer to the ForceTriad Energy Platform Service Manual for instructions.

  • Page 97: Cleaning

    Product Service Covidien recommends that all ForceTriad systems be returned to the manufacturer for all service requirements. If any service is required without returning the system to the manufacturer, Covidien recommends that only qualified personnel service the ForceTriad system.

  • Page 98: Adjustment To Factory Specification (Calibration)

    Software Upgrades ForceTriad software upgrades are available over the internet directly from Covidien by using Valleylab Exchange. For more information, go to http://www.valleylab.com and click the link to Valleylab Exchange Software Update System.

  • Page 99: Chapter 9. Technical Specifications

    Read all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided with this system before use. Read the instructions, warnings, and cautions provided with electrosurgical instruments before use. Specific instructions for electrosurgical instruments are not included in this manual. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Performance Characteristics

    Display Three touchscreens Connector ports LED illuminated Smart connector readers Mounting • ForceTriad Energy Platform cart (FT900), Universal Mounting cart (UC8009), and/or the UC8010 Overshelf • Operating-room boom systems • Any stable, flat surface such as a table or cart...

  • Page 101: Operating Parameters

    Atmospheric pressure 500 millibars to 1060 millibars Duration of storage The ForceTriad Energy Platform may be stored indefinitely. If the energy platform is stored for over one year, the memory battery must be replaced and the system must be recalibrated as explained in the ForceTriad Energy Platform Service Manual.

  • Page 102: Activation Tone

    High, low, high, low, high, low Seal Complete – Two 175 ms tones separated by 175 ms for each seal-complete event Error/System Alert – Three 250 ms tones separated by 250 ms for each error/system-alert event ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Rem Contact Quality Monitor

    RF output is disabled. The indicator remains illuminated red and yellow until the user correct the condition causing the alarm. Then, the indicator illuminates green and RF output is enabled. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Autobipolar

    Cord: E0020V, E0021S, E0022W, E360150, or E360150L. Warning Use of different Covidien cord models or cords from other manufacturers may not achieve proper electrical output for this device, thereby failing to produce the desired clinical effect. For example, Autobipolar activation/deactivation settings may not work properly using cords other than those specified by Covidien.
  • Page 105 > 2500 Reads > 2200 Ω Reads > 2200 Ω Ω Mode – BP Macro Load/Power All power levels 1—2500 Ω ± 20% or ±25 Ω (Whichever is greater) > 2500 Ω Reads > 2200 Ω ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Duty Cycle

    Performance Characteristics Duty Cycle Under maximum power settings and rated load conditions, the ForceTriad Energy Platform is capable of operating a duty cycle of 25%, defined as 10 seconds active and 30 seconds inactive, in any mode for a period of 4 hours.

  • Page 107: Input Power

    Input Frequency The ForceTriad Energy Platform operates within specification at all line-input frequencies between 48 Hz and 62 Hz. The user does not need to reconfigure the ForceTriad Energy Platform for different line frequencies. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Input Current

    Performance Characteristics Input Current The ForceTriad Energy Platform draws no more than 10 A at input voltages between 100 V and 240 V. Backup Power The ForceTriad Energy Platform retains all user programmed features, calibration, and statistical data when switched off and unplugged. The ForceTriad Energy Platform operates within specification when switched over to a supplied-line power by hospital backup systems.

  • Page 109: Standards And Iec Classifications

    Standards and IEC Classifications Standards and IEC Classifications The ForceTriad Energy Platform meets all pertinent clauses of the IEC 60601-1 second edition and IEC 60601-2-2 third edition. ATTENTION Consult accompanying documents The energy platform output is floating (isolated) with respect to ground.

  • Page 110: Symbols

    Monopolar instrument receptacle Monopolar footswitching receptacle Bipolar instrument receptacle LigaSure related receptacle or footswitch Footswitch REM patient return electrode receptacle Volume adjustment for activation tones Equipotential grounding point Equipment should not be disposed in trash 9-12 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Class I Equipment (Iec 60601-1)

    Liquid Spillage (IEC 60601-2-2:2006 Clause 44.3 and IEC 60601-2-2:2009 Clause 201.11.6.3) The ForceTriad Energy Platform is constructed so that liquid spillage in normal use does not wet electrical insulation or other components which when wetted are likely to adversely affect the safety of the equipment.

  • Page 112: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Notice The ForceTriad Energy Platform requires special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the ForceTriad Energy Platform service manual. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the ForceTriad Energy Platform.

  • Page 113: Output Characteristics

    287.5 V 575 V 20 Ω 350 W 1.42 LigaSure Test 147.5 V 295 V 20 Ω 190 W 1.42 * An indication of a waveform’s ability to coagulate bleeders without a cutting effect. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-15...

  • Page 114: Available Power Settings In Watts

    5 W to 40 W available in 1 W increments 45 W to 95 W available in 5 W increments Bipolar (All Modes) 1 W to 40 W available in 1 W increments 45 W to 95 W available in 5 W increments 9-16 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 115 Output Characteristics Monopolar Cut 1 W to 40 W available in 1 W increments 45 W to 95 W available in 5 W increments 100 W to 300 W available in 10 W increments ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-17...
  • Page 116 Output Characteristics Monopolar Blend 1 W to 40 W available in 1 W increments 45 W to 95 W available in 5 W increments 100 W to 200 W available in 10 W increments 9-18 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 Output Characteristics Valleylab 1 W to 40 W available in 1 W increments 45 W to 95 W available in 5 W increments 100 W to 200 W available in 10 W increments ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-19...
  • Page 118 Output Characteristics Monopolar Coag 1 W to 40 W available in 1 W increments 45 W to 90 W available in 5 W increments 100 W to 120 W available in 10 W increments 9-20 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Output Waveforms

    Monopolar Coag Fulgurate 472 kHz damped sinusoidal bursts with a repetition frequency of 30.66 kHz. 6.5% duty cycle. Spray 472 kHz damped sinusoidal bursts with a randomized repetition centered at 21.7 kHz. 4.6% duty cycle. ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-21...

  • Page 120: Output Power Vs. Resistance Graphs

    Output power versus impedance for Pure cut power 100% 1500 2250 3000 3750 4500 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) Output power versus power setting for Pure cut power 300 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting 9-22 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 Peak voltage versus power setting for Pure cut power 1200 1000 Open Circuit Peak voltage Power setting Blend Output power versus impedance for Blend power 100% 1500 2250 3000 3750 4500 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-23...
  • Page 122 Output Power vs. Resistance Graphs Output power versus power setting for Blend power 300 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting Peak voltage versus power setting for Blend power 1300 Open Circuit Peak voltage Power setting 9-24 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 Output power versus impedance for Fulgurate power 100% 1500 2250 3000 3750 4500 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) Output power versus power setting for Fulgurate power 500 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-25...
  • Page 124 Peak voltage versus power setting for Fulgurate power 3500 3000 2500 2000 Open Circuit 1500 1000 Peak voltage Power setting Spray Output power versus impedance for Spray power 100% 1500 2250 3000 3750 4500 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) 9-26 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 125 Output Power vs. Resistance Graphs Output power versus power setting for Spray power 500 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting Peak voltage versus power setting for Spray power 3750 3000 2250 Open Circuit 1500 Peak voltage Power setting ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-27...
  • Page 126 Output power versus impedance for Valleylab power 100% 1500 2250 3000 3750 4500 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) Output power versus power setting for Valleylab power 300 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting 9-28 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Bipolar Graphs

    Peak voltage versus power setting for Valleylab power 2500 2000 1500 Open Circuit 1000 Peak voltage Power setting Bipolar Graphs Bipolar Low Output power versus impedance for Bipolar Low power 100% 1080 1440 1800 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-29...
  • Page 128 Output Power vs. Resistance Graphs Output power versus power setting for Bipolar Low power 100 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting Peak voltage versus power setting for Bipolar Low power Open Circuit Peak voltage Power setting 9-30 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 Output power versus impedance for Bipolar Standard power 100% 1125 1500 1875 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) Output power versus power setting for Bipolar Standard power 100 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide 9-31...
  • Page 130 Note: Maximum peak voltage in the Bipolar Standard mode occurs at 500 Ω , not open circuit. Bipolar Macro Output power versus impedance for Bipolar Macro power 100% 1125 1500 1875 Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) 9-32 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 131 Output Power vs. Resistance Graphs Output power versus power setting for Bipolar Macro power 100 ohms Output power (watts) Power setting Peak voltage versus power setting for Bipolar Macro power Open Circuit Peak voltage Power setting 9-33 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
  • Page 132 Output power versus impedance for LigaSure power 1.0 A 3.5 A 5.5 A Output power (watts) Load impedance (ohms) Peak voltage versus impedance for LigaSure power 1.0 A 3.5 A 5.5 A Peak voltage Load impedance (ohms) 9-34 ForceTriad Energy Platform User’s Guide...
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