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HIGH-FREQUENCY SURGERY CONTROLS
For the actuation of high frequency surgery devices, footoperated
control devices are applied. The requirements for these
control devices are prescribed in EN 60601-1, as well as in EN
60601-2-2. Foot controls for this application field are
characterized by defined requirements for the protection class, as
well as mechanical stability. Electrostatic charging must be
avoided. The requirements for class AP (anesthesia approved)
might also be relevant. In this case the foot controls are gasproof
encapsulated (zone M). The main actuating elements are a
yellow pedal (activation cutting) and a blue pedal (activation
co-agulating).
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