Brief Statement: PlasmaBlade™ X 4.0, 4.0S, 3.0S and 3.0S LIGHT
PlasmaBlade™ X is an Rx only surgical instrument device indicated for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue. Refer to product instruction manual/package insert for a complete list of instructions, warnings, precautions and contraindications.
The technique described herein and the use of instructions for the related procedures are made available by Medtronic Advanced Energy to the healthcare professional to illustrate the author’s suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. In the final analysis, the preferred treatment is that which, in the healthcare professional’s judgment, addresses the needs of the individual patient.
Surgery should be performed by persons with adequate training and preparation. Personnel should fully understand the nature and use of electrosurgical devices before performing electrosurgical procedures to avoid the risks of shock and burn hazards to both the patient and the operator and damage to the instrumentation.
Monopolar electrosurgical devices require a Patient Return Electrode.
The output power selected should be as low as possible for the intended purpose.
The active device should not be used near electrocardiograph electrodes as this may cause interference. General precautions should be exercised to ensure the hardware and polymeric leads associated within the active implantable system are not compromised. Consult the manual of the implantable system for best practices and additional precautions related to the use of electrosurgery.
