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VALLEYLAB™ FX8
ENERGY PLATFORM
REFERENCES
FX Bipolar Modes (default)
FX PRECISE (1–70 W)
FX STANDARD (1–70 W)
FX MACRO (1–70 W)
FT Bipolar Modes
LOW (1–15 W)
MEDIUM (16–40 W)
HIGH (45–95 W)
BIPOLAR MODE
The Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform (VLFX8GEN) offers a bipolar mode
with six possible effects. The selection of bipolar effects and power settings
is dependent on surgeon preferences, tissue characteristics, accessories selection, and the intended clinical application.
Click on each mode's description
for detailed specifications
FX PRECISE mode may be used when a high degree
of precision and fine control over the amount of desiccation is essential.
FX STANDARD mode may be used for most bipolar applications. Voltage is kept low to prevent sparking.
FX MACRO mode may be used for bipolar cutting or rapid coagulation. Voltage is higher and there is more power than in the other available bipolar modes.
LOW mode is for power selections of 1–15 watts. It delivers low-voltage output for precision and fine control of the amount of desiccation typically used with small-surface area instruments.
MEDIUM mode is for power selections of 16–40 watts. It is a conventional bipolar output typically used with medium-surface area electrodes.
HIGH mode is for power selections of 45–95 watts. Power remains constant over a wide range of tissue types and may be used for large electrodes.
REFERENCES
1. Based on internal report #RE00117085 Rev A, Monopolar Thermal Effect, Drag and Power for Valleylab™ FX8 and Valleylab™ FT10 energy platforms compared to the ForceFX™ MegaPower™*, Conmed 5000™*, and the Erbe VIO™* D energy platforms, October 2017.
2. Based in internal report #RE00126471_A, VLFX8GEN Control System Resolution. November 2017.
3. Based on internal memo #R00027952, monopolar and bipolar power control data. October 2015.
4. Based on internal report #RE00058763 Rev A, Verification of monopolar thermal effect for Valleylab™ FX8 generator. June 2017
5. Based on internal report #RE00105221, Comparison testing of the Valleylab™ FT10 and ForceTriad™ generators. The Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform has identical power curves and equivalent power delivery for shared modes to the Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform. July 2017.
6. Based on internal test report #RE00035369, Verification of Captain Hook (LF5637/LF5644) devices: monopolar thermal effect evaluation - 04/2016.
7. Based on internal report #RE0068753, A Quantitative Comparison to Conventional Monopolar Electrosurgery, L-Hook Monopolar Drag Force Measurements. March 2017
8. Based on internal test report #RE00005401, Product validation of Valleylab™ FT10 energy platform surgeon and nurse evaluation in simulated use: 32 surgeons interviewed. January 27 to 30, 2015 and Feb. 24 to 27, 2015.