Olympus G3 Instruction Manual

Instructions Guide for G3 WorkStation
Procedure Setup

G3 WorkStation

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The G3 WorkStation provides precise delivery and control of PK
Technology for head and neck surgical procedures. In addition
to PlasmaCision, the G3 supports TCRFTM (Temperature­Controlled Radio Frequency) for the Somnoplasty procedures.
As a result, one technology platform can be used for a growing
variety of surgical procedures, providing enhanced value and
versatility, now and in the future.

G3 WORKSTATION

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1

Return Electrode Connection

2

TCRF Handpiece Cable Connection

3

TCRF Set Target Temperature/

PlasmaCision, PlasmaBlend Settings

4

Standby/Power Button

5

Mode/ Menu

6

TCRF Set Target

7

PlasmaCision Handpiece Connection

PROCEDURE SETUP GUIDE

Using Temperature Controlled Radio Frequency (TCRF)

Initial Setup:

A

Connect the power cord and footswitch on the rear panel of the WorkStation.

B

Turn the machine on at the back of the unit.

C

Press the Stand-By button on the center of the front panel (the “apple” switch).

D

Place the grounding pad on the patient and connect the cord to the front of the

controller.

E

CAREFULLY connect the handpiece (Green or Gray) cable to the front of the controller
(Use the green cable for turbinate, tonsil, and dual-channel tongue-base and the gray
cable for palate and single-channel tongue base).

F

Set the temperature using arrows on the left side of the controller.

G

Set the Joules using arrows on the right side of the controller.

H

See the charts below for temperature and Joules settings for each procedure.

Rapid Lesion Mode:

A

Press the temperature arrow until 85ºC is reached.

B

Release and press once more to reach the RAPID LESION menu.

C

The temperature is now set for rapid lesion.

D

Maximum Joule output for single channel instruments using rapid lesion is 300.

E

Maximum Joule output for dual channel instruments using rapid lesion is 600.

F

Do not use rapid lesion for palate reduction.

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Begin Treatment:

A

Press and release the BLUE foot pedal OR press the MODE button (located in
the center of the controller with a round arrow) ONCE (This will set the system to RF
SENSING OFF).

B

Press and release the BLUE foot pedal OR press the Mode button a second time.

(This will set the system to RF SENSING ON, Impedance values are recognized here).

C

Press and release the BLUE foot pedal OR press the Mode button a third time.

(This initiates the energy delivery sequence).

Pause: Press the BLUE foot pedal•
Restart: Press BLUE foot pedal once more•

Reset and Additional treatment:

A

After each completed lesion, press the BLACK mode foot pedal once to reset the

system to RF SENSING OFF.

B

Press and release the BLUE foot pedal will set the system to RF SENSING ON

(Impedance values are recognized).

C

Press the BLUE foot pedal once more to initiate energy delivery to the additional

site.

D

Audible tone is recognized every 50 Joules.

Settings using TCRF for turbinate:

Temperature: 85ºC•
Joules: 350-500•

Rapid lesion mode:

Temperature: Set to Rapid Lesion Mode•
Joules: Single channel instruments: 300 peak•
Impedance: 110 - 160 OHMS•

Settings using TCRF for palate reduction:

Temperature: 85ºC•
Joules: 600 to 750 for midline lesion•
Joules: 300 to 350 for lateral lesions•
Impedance: 110 - 160 OHMS•

IMPORTANT NOTE: Rapid Lesion is not recommended for soft palate.

Settings using TCRF for base of tongue:

Temperature: 85ºC•
Joules: Single channel instrument: 600 - 750 per site•
Joules: Dual channel instrument: 1200 - 1500 per site•

Rapid lesion mode:

Temperature: Set to Rapid Lesion Mode•
Joules: Single channel instruments: 300 peak•
Impedance: 110 - 160 OHMS•

Settings using TCRF for base of tongue:

Temperature: 85ºC•
Joules: 800 - 1000•

Rapid lesion mode:

Temperature: Set to Rapid Lesion Mode•
Joules: Dual channel instrument: 600 peak•
Impedance: SETTINGS USING TCRF FOR BASE OF TONGUE: 120 - 170 OHMS•

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Using Plasmacision

Initial Setup:

A

Connect the power cord and footswitch on the rear panel of the WorkStation.

B

Turn the machine on at the back of the unit.

C

Press the Stand-By button on the center of the front panel (the “apple” switch).

D

Connect the PlasmaKnife cable to the purple “PC” plug on at the far right side of

the G3 WorkStation.

E

The WorkStation will automatically identify the PlasmaKnife and set the appropriate

default PlasmaBlend setting.

F

To change the PlasmaBlend CUT/COAG ratio, press the BLACK mode foot pedal

for 1 second until a beep is heard.

G

Press the YELLOW pedal to increase the cut component in 5% increments, or the

BLUE pedal to increase the COAG component in 5% increments.

H

Press the BLACK mode foot pedal to select the new PlasmaBlend ratio.

I

Alternatively, use the “up/down” PlasmaBlend buttons on the left side of G3

WorkStation to adjust the CUT/COAG to desired settings.

J

Press YELLOW pedal for PlasmaBlend CUT output.

K

Press BLUE pedal for COAG output.

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Cleaning the cutting surface:

Keep the PlasmaKnife clean for optimum performance.•
Wipe the instrument tip frequently with a wet 4 x 4 gauze.•
Periodic dipping in a container of saline may help to keep the suction channel •

patent.

If the WorkStation gives a “clean tip” message; clean the instrument tip and reset •

the WorkStation by pressing the BLACK mode foot pedal.

EG70353001 G3 WorkStation

EG70353002 Footswitch for G3 WorkStation

EG720100901 Powercord USA

EG70353003 Tonsil PlasmaKnife (4-pack)

EG70353005 Dissector PlasmaKnife (4-pack)

EG70353006 jPlasmaKnife (5-pack)

EG1120411005 TCRF Turbinate Handpiece (5-pack)

EG1010211005 TCRF Palate Handpiece (5-pack)

EG2220221005 TCRF Dual Channel Tongue Base Handpiece (5-pack)

EG1200211005 TCRF Single Channel Tongue Base Handpiece (5-pack)

EG2420132805 TCRF Tonsil Handpiece (5-pack)

EG7201013 RC2 Cable for 1010 and 1200 (20 reuses)

EG7201017 RC20 Cable for 1120, 2220 and 2420 (20 reuses)

EG7201010 Bending Tool

EG7201001 Return Electrode (5-pack)

Ordering Information

Cat. No. Description

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Specifications, design and accessories are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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