MMPD 8K Electrosurgical Insulation Defect Detector
McGan Technology’s MMPD-8K electrosurgical insulation defect detector is a battery operated unit that tests the integrity, such as pinholes, cracks or defects, of the insulation of electrosurgical instrument in order to prevent inadvertent tissue burns which may occur during electrosurgical instrument procedures. The integrity of the insulation of electrosurgical instruments can occur over time, through normal surgical use, through the accidental contact with a sharp instrument or the rubbing of the insulation to the point of abrading it. The insulation failure provides an alternate pathway for the current to leave the instrument’s electrode usually beyond the sight of the surgeon which will result in the unintended tissue burn. Using an electrosurgical test equipment maintenance program can greatly reduce the number of these inadvertent burns during electrosurgical procedures.
Features:
- Design incorporates a portable battery pack
- Charges in 3 hours (overcharging protection)
- Maintains applied test voltage with constant current source
- Easy adjustable voltage control
- Full test current at low voltages. Alarm sensitivity control
- Selection of test electrodes
- Limited output current for operational safety
- Regulated DC output, adjustable 0 to 8kV
- Visual and audible alarms
- LCD displays alarm and battery charge
- Color coded cables and ports
1/20/21: AAMI Introduced New Amendments to ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017/A2:2020
ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017, Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization and Sterility Assurance in Healthcare Facilities
Amendment 2: Inspection of Insulated Instruments
Para: 8.2.1. a) Instrumentation intended for use with electric current should be tested for integrity each time it is processed in accordance with the instrument manufacturer’s written IFUs for inspection.
Included Accessories
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Optional Accessories
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Specifications
Compliance
- UL-CSA Listed Adapter
- AC-DC Power Supply Adapter
- Li Polymer Batteries
Specifications
- Weight: 4.85lbs (2.2kg)
- Display: LCD
- Voltage: 0V to 8kV adjustable
- Resolution: 10V
- Current output: <0.1mA at probe
- Short circuit: test current 0.1mA max
- Power Supply: Lithium FePO4 battery
- Dimensions: 10.25″ x 6.3″ x 2.75″
- Alarm: audible and visual
Typical Test Voltages
Brush and Ring LSE Electrode
- Bipolar Micro: 1.0kV +/- 10%
- Bipolar Standard: 2.8kV +/- 10%
- Monopolar: 2.8kV +/- 10%
Tri Hole Electrode
- All instruments: 4.2kV +/- 10%