Here are some Common faults and troubleshooting methods of high-frequency electrosurgical unit:

Malfunction: Sparks when cutting

Possible cause: The power setting is too high

Elimination method: refer to the adjustment table in the electrode box, and set the power level according to the cutting situation and the selected electrode

Malfunction: Machine not working

Possible reason1: Mains power is not connected. Remedy: Check the mains outlet

Possible reason2: Insurance burnt. Remedy: Replace the insurance

Possible reason3: The foot switch is wrongly connected. Remedy: Check the foot brake

Malfunction: electrode sticking to tissue

Possible cause: The power setting is too low

Elimination method: increase the power, step by step, until the cutting occurs, it is not necessary to be too high

Failure: Electrode does not cut smoothly or does not cut

Possible cause: The neutral plate is not connected

Remedy: Check the neutral plate connection

Possible cause: wrong neutral plate placement

Remedy: Check that the "PATIENT SIDE" side of the neutral plate is facing the patient Make sure the surface of the neutral plate is in full contact with the patient (through a thin layer of clothing), such as at the shoulder blades

Possible cause: The electrode is too dirty

Remedy: Turn off the switch of the electrosurgical knife (in the "O" state), wipe the electrode with a tissue dipped in oxygenated water

Possible cause: The electrode moves too fast

Solution: Slow down the operation