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ArthroCare Quantum RF 12000 Service Manual

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ArthroCare
Quantum™ (RF 12000) System
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Service Manual
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to IEC/EN 60601-1-2:2001.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to other devices, which can be verified by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving device,
• Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the Controller,
• Connect the affected equipment to an outlet or circuit different from that to which the Controller is connected, or
• Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help.
High frequency surgical unit with respect to electrical shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with:
IEC/EN 60601-1/CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1, and IEC/EN 60601-2-2.

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  • Page 1 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for medical devices to IEC/EN 60601-1-2:2001. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a typical medical installation.
  • Page 2 2 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................5 Functional Description of the Quantum System .
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Introduction The ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System is a bipolar, radiofrequency (RF) electrosurgical system designed for ® use in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures. The System consists of the following components: 1) a bipolar radiofrequency Controller;...
  • Page 6 6 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual...

  • Page 7: Functional Description Of The Quantum System

    The Quantum (RF 12000) System provides two output connectors: • The Cable Receptacle with the tan ring will accept the reusable Patient Cable (27 pin) with a disposable sterile Wand, making it compatible with the ArthroCare System 2000, or Integrated Cable Wand (ICW) with gray mating end.
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  • Page 9: Board Level Description

    ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Board Level Description The Quantum (RF 12000) Controller consists of four main components: Main Board, Display Board with LCD Display, Medical Grade Power Supply and the Front Panel Overlay. This section will describe in detail the function of each of these components.

  • Page 10: Main Board

    10 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Main Board The Main Board produces the 70-320 Vrms (±10%) at 100kHz signal that drives the electrodes at the distal end of the ArthroWands. The nominal Raw + 320 VDC is generated from the 120 VAC or 240 VAC line voltages using automatic line voltage switching (AVS) circuit built around U26.

  • Page 11: Display Board With Lcd Display

    ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual The following table describes each type of audio tone in detail. It includes the type of tone, description, and frequency of the tone. Type Description Frequency Ablation tone Tone for normal operation...
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  • Page 13: Block Diagram For Quantum Controller

    ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Block Diagram for Quantum (RF12000) Controller Power Switch Main Board Power Entry Module RF Output Stage - 4 kV Isolation 120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz Bipolar Supply RF Isolation Transformer and Relays DC Power Supply...
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  • Page 15: Inside View Of The Quantum Controller

    ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Inside view of the Quantum (RF 12000) Controller MEDICAL GRADE COOLING FAN POWER SUPPLY POWER INLET MODULE SPEAKER MAIN BOARD Front View FRONT PANEL OVERLAY DISPLAY BOARD WITH FOOTSWITCH LCD DISPLAY 18 PIN CONNECTOR...

  • Page 16: System Maintenance And Troubleshooting Guide

    (RF 12000) Controller. This section is only designed to troubleshoot to board level. WARNING: Only trained qualified technicians should perform any repairs on the Quantum (RF 12000) System. Please contact the ArthroCare Corporation Customer Service Department before attempting any repairs on the Quantum (RF 12000) System.
  • Page 17 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Troubleshooting Guide Cont’d Error Symptom Corrective Action Green Foot Control 1. Foot Control Connector – Check that the LED does not illuminate. Foot Control is properly connected to the Controller. 2. Foot Control – Possible defective Foot Control.
  • Page 18 18 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Troubleshooting Guide Cont’d Error Symptom Corrective Action Dual tone alarm and the red LED illuminates 1. Safety feature - The warning light of when Wand is activated. the Quantum (RF 12000) Controller is illuminated when the Wand is activated.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Technical Specifications Controller Functional Specifications Input Voltage ..............100-120/220-240 V~ Input Frequency .

  • Page 20: Warnings, Precautions, And Adverse Events

    20 ArthroCare Quantum™ (RF 12000) System ® Service Manual Warnings, Precautions, and Adverse Events The following is a list of Warnings and Precautions that apply to the general operation of the Quantum (RF 12000) System. For specific warnings and precautions, please refer to the Wand and the Patient Cable Instructions for Use.

  • Page 21: Adverse Events

    • The Quantum (RF 12000) System is designed to be operated exclusively as a unit. Only use accessories provided by ArthroCare Corporation. • ArthroCare fully warrants the safety and efficacy of our devices when used as intended for indications for which they are approved. ArthroCare cannot verify the safety of single use Wands that have been reprocessed or reused.

  • Page 22: Output Test Procedures

    • Tektronix Differential probe Model P5200 • 250 Ω 250 W precision non-inductive load • UltraVac™ ICW (ArthroCare P/N ASC5000-01) or equivalent (black receptacle) • TurboVac™ ICW (ArthroCare P/N ASC1335-01) or equivalent (tan receptacle) Step 1 – Setup the Tektronix Digital scope to the following settings 1.

  • Page 23: Output Voltage For Quantum Controller In Ablation And Coagulation Modes

    56-68 Coag 2 86-105 NOTE: If any of the voltage level readings are not within the above specifications, please contact the ArthroCare Corporation Customer Service Department immediately. Output Test Using an Electrosurgical Analyzer The Quantum (RF 12000) Controller power output (Wrms) can also be verified by using an Electrosurgical Analyzer (i.e.

  • Page 24: Power Output For Quantum System In Ablation And Coagulation Modes

    Step 3 – Choose the Setpoint (1-9) and press the Ablation pedal of the Foot Control. Verify the readings with the table on the following page. Verify the coagulation output by pressing coagulation foot pedal. NOTE: If any of the power level readings are not within the listed specifications, please contact ArthroCare Corporation Customer Service Department immediately.

  • Page 25: Customer Service

    Product Complaints All questions or concerns related to the quality, reliability and/or durability of this product should be directed to ArthroCare Corporation Customer Service or an authorized ArthroCare representative. Please contact ArthoCare Corporation Customer Service or an authorized ArthroCare representative for a return merchandise authorization (RMA).

  • Page 26: Symbols Key

    CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. The ArthroCare Quantum System is covered by the following U.S. Patents: 5,697,909; 5,697,281; 5,697,536; 5,697,882; 5,683,366; 5,681,282; 5,766,153; 5,810,764; 5,843,019; 5,871,469. Additional patents issued and pending.
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  • Page 28 ©2008 Copyright ArthroCare Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, or by any electronic or mechanical means, without permission in writing P/N 21876 Rev. A from ArthroCare Corporation. January 2008...

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