THUNDERBEAT System Reference Guide

Table of Contents SECTION 1:1:THUNDERBEAT PREPARATION SECTION THUNDERBEAT& &SONICBEAT SONICBEAT PREPARATION THUNDERBEAT/SONICBEAT System Components...3 Connecting the Communication Cable...4 THUNDERBEAT Footswitch (Optional)...5 SONICBEAT Footswitch (Optional)...6 Powering ON...7 THUNDERBEAT/SONICBEAT Assembly...9 Connecting THUNDERBEAT Transducer...11 Connecting SONICBEAT Transducer...12 THUNDERBEAT & SONICBEAT Probe Check...13 THUNDERBEAT Settings...15 SONICBEAT Settings...16

SECTION 2: ESG-400 PREPARATION AND OPERATION ESG-400 Components...17 Connecting the Footswitch...18 Socket Guide...19 Assigning a Footswitch...25 ESG-400 Mode Cross Reference...26 Setting the Output: Cut & Coag Modes...27 Save Energy Output Settings as a Procedure...28 Select Procedure...29 Delete Saved Procedure...30

SECTION 3: TROUBLESHOOTING Common USG-400 Errors...31 USG-400 Troubleshooting...40 ESG-400 Troubleshooting...44

SECTION 4: TRANSDUCER REPROCESSING Disconnecting the Transducer...49 Disposing Single-Use Items...50 Compatible Reprocessing Methods...51 Transporting the Transducer...52 Cleaning Brushes & Detergents...53 Manual Cleaning...54 Sterilization...55 Storage...56 NOTE: This Quick Reference Guide is only a summary of the THUNDERBEAT Instructions for Use. For detailed operating instructions, be sure to follow the Instruction Manual that was included with your THUNDERBEAT when purchased.

USG-400 Generator

Transducer

Handpiece

Footswitch

Communication Cable

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ESG-400 Generator

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THUNDERBEAT/SONICBEAT System Components

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Connecting the Communication Cable

Connect the communication cable (MAJ-1871) to the ESG-400 and USG. Plug one end of the communication cable into the LINK-IN socket and the other to the LINK-OUT (circled in red). It does not matter which way, as long as the generators are connected, the system will operate properly.

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If using foot activation, attach the THUNDERBEAT Footswitch to the back of the USG-400 Generator and finger tighten. THUNDERBEAT Footswitch Socket

Purple pedal activates SEAL & CUT mode

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THUNDERBEAT Footswitch (optional)

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Blue Pedal activates SEAL mode

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SONICBEAT Footswitch (optional) If using foot activation, attach the SONICBEAT Footswitch to the back of the USG-400 Generator and finger tighten. SONICBEAT Footswitch Socket

Light Grey pedal activates VAR mode

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Dark Grey Pedal activates MAX mode

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Powering ON

Power Buttons

Communication Indicators

To confirm that the generator was properly installed, press the power button and observe the following:  4 The periphery of the power button illuminates green

 4 T he touch screen lights up and displays the start screen for 3 seconds while the start tone sounds  4 T he communication indicator on the USG-400 and ESG-400 illuminates and no error screen appears

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 4 The push buttons to the right of the touch screen illuminate

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Open Handpiece Packaging

Stabilizer

Handpiece

Carefully open the THUNDERBEAT/SONICBEAT Packaging and verify all the components are present: b Handpiece b Torque Wrench b Stabilizer

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Torque Wrench

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Torque Wrench

Rotation Knob

Transducer Handle

1 2 Mount the stabilizer Insert the THUNDERBEAT While holding the on the transducer. or SONICBEAT transducer transducer, turn the into the handle. rotation knob clockwise until it stops. Do not rotate the transducer handle.

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Attach the head of the torque wrench to the rotation knob.

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While holding only the stabilizer (not the handle) slowly turn the torque wrench clockwise until you hear a click. The transducer is now firmly in place. Remove the torque wrench and stabilizer.

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6 For disassembling the instrument and transducer, use the torque wrench to turn the rotation knob counterclockwise while holding the stabilizer.

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Stabilizer

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THUNDERBEAT/SONICBEAT Assembly

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Confirm Correct Transducer

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2 2 To verify that the correct transducer is being used for THUNDERBEAT and SONICBEAT match up the number on the transducer to the correct handpiece: b L ocate the number ‘1’ on THUNDERBEAT transducers and handpieces b L ocate the number ‘2’ on SONICBEAT transducers and handpieces

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The THUNDERBEAT transducer plugs into the left socket on the USG-400 Generator. Align the ‘1’ on the Transducer with the ‘1’ on the Transducer Socket, and insert the transducer into the socket.

Once the transducer is connected properly, the THUNDERBEAT user interface will appear.

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THUNDERBEAT Transducer Socket

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Connecting THUNDERBEAT Transducer to Generator

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Connecting SONICBEAT Transducer to Generator SONICBEAT Transducer Socket

The SONICBEAT transducer plugs into the right socket on the USG-400 Generator. Align the ‘2’ on the Transducer with the ‘2’ on the Transducer Socket, and insert the transducer into the socket.

Once the transducer is connected properly, the SONICBEAT user interface will appear.

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PROBE CHECK

1. P ress the PROBE CHECK button to initiate the PROBE CHECK procedure.

Confirmation window (Caution)

Confirmation window (Probe Check)

2. Confirm that the handpiece is not being used on tissue and press “OK”.

3. With the grasping section open, initiate the probe check by depressing the handpiece button and holding.

Information window (Checking)

Confirmation window (Activation OK)

4. After 3 seconds of activation, the probe check will notify you if the probe is functioning properly or if it needs to be replaced.

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The PROBE CHECK function initiates output while the probe is outside the human body to verify the probe is functioning properly and to confirm a secure connection of the transducer to the THUNDERBEAT or SONICBEAT instrument.

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THUNDERBEAT & SONICBEAT Probe Check

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THUNDERBEAT SEAL Settings There are three SEAL mode settings. The higher the setting, the longer bipolar energy is applied to the tissue.

Pressing the ‘+’ will increase the SEAL mode level

Pressing the ‘-’ will decrease the SEAL mode level

b SEAL mode Level 3 provides the longest minimum SEAL time.

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b For fastest sealing, use Level 1

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There are three SEAL & CUT mode settings. The lower the setting, the faster the cutting speed.

Pressing the ‘+’ will increase the SEAL & CUT mode level

Pressing the ‘-’ will decrease the SEAL & CUT mode level

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THUNDERBEAT SEAL & CUT Settings

b Setting 1 provides the fastest cutting speed. b Setting 3 provides the slowest cutting speed

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b C  utting speed is also shown as yellow bars on the SEAL & CUT menu.

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SONICBEAT Settings There are three SONICBEAT mode settings. The lower the setting, the slower the cutting speed.

Pressing the ‘+’ will increase the cutting speed

Pressing the ‘-’ will decrease the cutting speed

b The MAX mode always outputs at Level 3 (it is not adjustable) b The VAR mode can be adjusted to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3

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b Level 1 provides the slowest cutting speed

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Single Footswitch

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ESG-400 Generator

Double Footswitch

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ESG-400 Components

b T he ESG-400 has two footswitch connectors. Each will accommodate either one Single Footswitch and/or one Double Footswitch. b Y ou may connect both a Single Pedal and Double Pedal at the same time. It is not possible to connect two Single Pedals or two Double Pedals simultaneously.

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ESG-400 Connecting the Footswitch

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b P lug in the footswitch connector into the socket and finger tighten the plug clockwise until it is secure

b Compatible with International Standard 2-Pin Plugs b Compatible with Erbe Standard 1-Pin Coaxial Plugs

International standard 2-pin plug

Erbe standard 1-pin coaxial plug

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ESG-400 Bipolar Socket

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ESG-400 Monopolar 1 Socket b C  ompatible with International Standard 3-Pin Plugs (4 mm Diameter)  ompatible with Bovie Standard 1-Pin Plugs b C (8 mm Diameter) b C  ompatible with Banana Plug 1-Pin plug (4 mm Diameter) International standard 3-pin plug (4 mm diameter) Bovie standard 1-pin plug (8 mm diameter) Banana plug 1-pin plug (4 mm diameter)

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Please be careful to connect the banana plug only to the rightmost receptacle

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