Conmed Bipolar Forceps

Conmed Bipolar Forceps Features

• Autoclavable / Reusable (up to 20 uses)
• Insulated
• Rx only
• Non-sterile
• Material: Coated stainless steel
• Thumb handle
• Surgical grade
• Requires foot switch and bipolar cord

Contraindications

These devices should never be used when:
There is visible evidence of damage to the exterior of the device, such as cracks, cuts, punctures, nicks, abrasions, discoloration, or connector damage
In the presence of flammable gases, flammable prep solutions or drapes, oxidizing gases, such as Nitrous Oxide (N2O), or in oxygen-enriched environments

What to buy with Conmed Bipolar Forceps

• Conmed Hyfrecator 2000 Mobile Stand
• Conmed Reusable Electrodes

Cleaning

Remove any obvious debris accumulated during use from the device with a soft, non-metallic instrument cleaning brush plus mild detergent and sterile purified water solution.

• Rinse thoroughly with sterile, purified water until free of detergent residual and debris, then thoroughly dry using a sterile wipe. Do not fully immerse in fluids.
• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaners.
• Do not bend branches of forceps apart.

Sterilization

Sterilize only clean and disinfected instruments.
Steam/Prevacuum - Place forceps into a double muslin wrap or equivalent dual self-sealing peel pouch, and place a single layer onto an open tray in a flash pre-vacuum steam autoclave for sterilization. Process @ 132-135°C (270-275°F) for at least 3 minutes, not to exceed 4 minutes. Recommended drying time is at least 5 minutes @ 132-135°C (270–275°F).
Steam/Gravity Displacement - Place forceps into a double muslin wrap or equivalent dual self-sealing peel pouch, and place a single layer onto an open tray in a flash gravity-displacement steam autoclave for sterilization. Process @132-135°C (270-275°F) for at least 10 minutes, not to exceed 15 minutes. Recommended drying time is at least 5 minutes @ 132–135°C (270–275°F).
Do not sterilize in STERRAD.