Description
Valleylab FORCE FX-C Features
The Force FXc generator provides surgeons with the advantage of accurately
delivering the selected power setting, even through resistant tissue.
When a conventional generator encounters tissue changes, both power delivery
and cutting efficiency are reduced. This means that higher power settings are
required in order to cut through all types of tissue. With higher power settings,
more energy is delivered, and tissue damage increases.
The Valleylab Force FX-C is an electrosurgical generator. It provides the operator
with the power required for cutting, desiccating, and fulgurating tissue during
both bipolar and monopolar electrosurgical procedures. You can use
handset or footswitch controls to activate the generator.
Instant Response™ technology ensures that the power delivered remains
virtually constant, regardless of the tissue type
Improved performance at lower power settings minimizes the risk of
tissue damage and neuromuscular stimulation
Three internal microcontrollers reduce system reaction time and
increase the system’s processing speed
Spray coagulation voltage of no more than 9000 volts peak-to-peak output
for broad,but superficial coagulation with limited capacitive coupling
A Power Efficiency Rating (PER) of approximately 98 for accurate and consistent cut performance
Three cut modes, all controlled by Instant Response™ technology, offer surgeons a variety of choices:
Low Cut for delicate tissue or laparoscopic cases
Pure Cut for a clean, precise cut
Blend for cutting with hemostasis
Four coag modes:
Desiccate for low voltage contact coagulation suitable in laparoscopic and delicate tissue work
Fulgurate (high crest factor) for efficient noncontact coagulation in most applications
Fulgurate (low crest factor) for lower voltage coagulation requirements
Spray for coagulating large tissue areas with superficial depth of necrosis
Three bipolar modes:
Precise, Standard, and Macrobipolar are controlled by the Instant Response™ system
Precise and Standard setting utilize low voltage to prevent sparking
Versatile system that is uniquely compatible with other devices, including:
Force Argon™ II and Force GSU™ argon coagulation system
CUSA EXcel™ and CUSA™ 200 ultrasonic surgical aspirators
OptiMumm™ smoke evacuator, through a direct cable link
Valleylab VLCM bipolar current monitor
Compatible with and used as the electrosurgical energy source for:
Dyonics* Control RF arthroscopic ablation system
Dyonics* Electroblade™ rotary resection system
Cook Vascular Perfecta™ EDS pacemaker lead extraction system
Compatible with, and the exclusive electrosurgical
generator for, the Computer Motion Hermes™ Voice Command system
Valleylab Force FX-C Specifications
Dimensions
Height: 4.375 in ( 11.1 cm)
Width: 14 in (35.6 cm)
Depth: 18 in (45.7 cm)
Weight: 18 lbs (<8.2 kg)
Operating Parameters
Ambient Temperature Range: 10° to 40″ c (50° to 104° F)
Relative Humidity: 30% to 75%, noncondensing
Atmospheric Pressure: 700 to 1060 millibars
Warm-up time: If transported or stored at temperatures outside the operating
temperature range, allow one hour for the generator to reach room temperature before use.
Transport and Storage
Atmospheric Temperature range: -40° to 70° C f40°:10 158° F)
Relative humidity: 10% to 100%, condensing
Atmospheric Pressure: 500 to 1060 millibars
Duration of Storage: If stored longer than one year, the battery must be
replaced (Refer to Battery Replacement in Section 7) and a full checkout,
including calibration, must be completed before use.
Output Waveforms
Bipolar
Precise: 470 kHz sinusoid
Standard: 470 kHz sinusoid
Macro: 470 kHz sinusoid
Monopolar Cut
Low: 390 kHz sinusoid. Similar to the Pure Cut mode except
the maximum voltage is limited to a lower value.
Pure: 390 kHz sinusoid
Blend: 390 kHz bursts of sinusoid, recurring at 27 kHz intervals. 50% duty cycle envelope.
Monopolar Coag
Desiccate: 240 kHz sinusoid repeated at 39 kHz. 8% duty cycle.
Fulgurate: 390 kHz damped sinusoid bursts with a repetition
frequency of 30 or 57 kHz into 500 ohms.
Spray: 390 kHz damped sinusoidal bursts with a randomized repetition centered
at 28 kHz. Frequencies include 21 kHzz < f < 35 kHz. Output is further
modulated by a random 250 Hz envelope with a variable duty cycle.
Output power changes by less than 15% or 5 watts, whichever is greater,
as the line voltage varies from 104-132 volts and 208-264 volts (at rated load).
Low Frequency Leakage
Source current, patient leads, all outputs tied together.
Normal polarity, intact chassis ground: < 10 µA
Normal polarity, ground open: < 50 µA
Reverse polarity, ground open: < 50 µA
Sink current, 140V applied, all inputs: < 50 µA
Input Power Requirements
Operating range is 85 to 132 AC volts. Maximum current is 7 amperes in Cut and 4 amperes in Coag.
Rem Contact Quality Monitoring System
Measurement Frequency: 80 kHz ± 10 kHz
Measurement Current: Less than 10 µA
Acceptable Resistance Ranges:
REM™ pad – 5-135 ohms
Non-REM™ pad – less than 20 ohms
Acceptance range is 5-135 ohms after REM PolyHesive II return electrode is applied.
Adaptive REM™: REM™ trip is baseline impedance plus 40%. For example,
if the baseline impedance is 30 ohms, the upper-level trip approximately 42 ohms.
If the pad-patient impedance falls below the baseline impedance, a new baseline is established.
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