AtriCure MAG Multifunctional Ablation Generator User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- AtriCure
Table of Contents
AtriCure MAG Multifunctional Ablation Generator
Product Information
The MAG (Multifunctional Ablation Generator) is an electrosurgical unit used for various medical procedures. It has a front panel with sense-pace input, a pens receptacle, a clamp receptacle, an open receptacle, and a return electrode receptacle. The rear panel has an HDMI port, PSS ports (Micropace and Oscor), USB port, equipotential connector, RS-232 port (future use), footswitch receptacle, power switch, service port (ATRC only), and vacuum port. The MAG can be connected to Coolrail – MCR1, Isolator Transpolar Pen MAX1/3, MAX5 MLP1, Isolator Synergy Clamps EMT1 EML2 EMR2 OLL2 OSL2 OLH/OSH, and MicroPace – PSS1/PSS2.
Product Usage
- WARNING: Connect accessories to the electrosurgical unit only when RF energy is off. Failure to do so may result in an injury or electrical shock to the patient or operating room personnel. Use gloves when operating the MAG.
- Plug the MAG into a grounded power outlet.
- If using the footswitch, make sure that it is connected.
- If using an external pacing system for emergency pacing, make sure that it is available and powered up.
- Turn the power on using the ON/OFF switch located on the rear panel.
- Verify that the beeps are generated and that the touchscreen display shows SELF-TEST. If not, the MAG may be in FAULT mode.
- Connect the handpiece and any needed accessories.
- If there are any error messages displayed on the screen, refer to the troubleshooting guide in the instructions for use or contact AtriCure Customer Service Hotline at 866-349-2342.
Overview
MAG Front Panel
- Sense-Pace Input (MLP)
- Pens Receptacle
- Clamp Receptacle
- Open Receptacle
- Return Electrode Receptacle
MAG Rear Panel
- HDMI Port
- PSS Port (Micropace)
- PSS Port (Oscor)
- USB Port
- Equipotential Connector
- RS-232 Port (Future Use)
- Footswitch Receptacle
- Power Switch
- Service port (ATRC Only)
- Vacuum Port
MAG Connections
POWERING UP THE MAG
WARNING
CONNECT ACCESSORIES TO THE ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT ONLY WHEN RF ENERGY IS OFF.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN AN INJURY OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO THE PATIENT OR
OPERATING ROOM PERSONNEL.
USE GLOVES WHEN OPERATING THE MAG
- Connect the provided power cord to the rear of the MAG.
- Make sure that the power cord is fully seated in the receptacle.
- Plug the MAG into a grounded power outlet.
- Do not use multiple-outlet sockets, extension cords or three-prong to two-prong adapters. Periodically check the power cord assembly for damaged insulation or connectors.
- Ensure that access to the power cord outlet is maintained, so that the power cord can be quickly removed in the event of an emergency.
- If using the footswitch, make sure that it is connected.
- Pens and Clamp Handpieces: To start RF energy (to perform ablations), press and hold the footswitch. To stop RF energy, release the footswitch.
- EPi-Sense Handpieces: To start RF energy (to perform ablations), press and release the footswitch. To stop RF energy, press and release the footswitch.
- If using an external pacing system for emergency pacing, make sure that it is available and powered up.
- Turn the power on using the ON/OFF switch located on the rear panel.
- After it has been powered up, the MAG performs System Self-Tests. The Self-Tests generate two quick beeps at startup.
- Verify that the beeps are generated.
- If all Self-Tests pass, the MAG transitions to the STANDBY mode.
- If any Self-Test fails, the MAG will emit a constant audible tone and will go into the FAULT mode.
- Connect the Handpiece and any needed accessories.
Note: Touchscreen Display showing SELF-TEST
FAULT MODES
- If the MAG fails a Self-Test after it is powered up or if a non-recoverable error condition is detected at any time, the MAG enters FAULT mode. A Fault code number will be displayed on the screen.
- The MAG is inoperable in the FAULT mode. RF energy is disabled during the Fault Mode.
- To clear the FAULT Mode, turn the MAG power OFF and then ON again. Cycling power will clear a fault condition and restore RF power output capability.
- Recoverable error messages will stay on the LCD display until RF energy is initiated by the footswitch, or the message is cleared from the screen. Other messages will stay on the LCD display until the error is corrected (e.g. until an expired Handpiece is removed).
TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES
Recoverable Error Messages
| NUMBER | CAUSE | REMEDY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | • Power measurement problem | • Clear error and continue. |
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
5| • High impedance problem| • Check handpiece.
• For EPi-Sense devices check the vacuum and Return Electrode.
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
4| • Low impedance problem| • Check handpiece
• For CoolRail devices, Possible cooling problem if the LED is illuminated.
• If LED is illuminated there may be a problem with the cooling system
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
6
8| • Cooling fan problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
13| • Invalid or expired handpiece| • Reconnect or replace handpiece
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
14
15| • Relay problem| • Clear error and continue
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
16| • Active device removed| • Reconnect handpiece
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
18 & 21| • Return electrode current problem| • Check return electrode
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
23| • Current measurement problem| • Check handpiece
• For CoolRail devices, Possible cooling problem if the LED is illuminated.
• If LED is illuminated there may be a problem with the cooling system
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
24| • Return electrode contact problem| • Check return electrode
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
25| • Power measurement problem| • Clear error and continue
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
26
27| • Voltage measurement problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
29| • Footswitch disconnected| • Reconnect or replace footswitch
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
30| • Invalid or expired handpiece| • Reconnect or replace handpiece
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
32| • Incorrect Return Electrode| • Replace solid return electrode with a split return electrode
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
Warning Messages
| NUMBER | CAUSE | REMEDY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | • Handpiece close to expiration | • Less than 1 hour remaining |
| 2 | • Return electrode detaching from patient | • Re-apply or replace the |
return electrode
3| • Footswitch connected during an ablation| • Restart ablation
4| • Ablation attempted while in sense more| • Switch to ablate mode before
attempting an ablation
Non-Recoverable Error Messages
NUMBER CAUSE REMEDY
1| • Internal RF Problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
2
3| • Internal temperature problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
4
5| • 24V power problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
6| • Footswitch Self-Test problem| • Disconnect Footswitch, cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
7| • Measurement system problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
8| • High lesion temperature detected| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
10-18| • Internal communication problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service.
19| • Real time clock problem| • Cycle power off and back on
• If problem persists, contact AtriCure Customer Service
For other concerns, consult the Multifunctional Ablation Generator (MAG) Instructions for Use or contact the AtriCure Customer Service Hotline at 866-349-2342.
For detailed information, please consult the Instructions for Use.
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