Hologic Nova Sure 08 RF Mode D'emploi Et Manuel page 15

ENGLISH
2.31 Hold the tenaculum, advance the disposable device slowly and
gently to the fundus. The WIDTH dial should read greater than or
equal to the previous measurement.
2.32 Slide the cervical collar forward using gentle pressure on the tab on
the cervical collar, until the cervical collar forms a seal against the
external cervical os.
Gentle pressure
Slight pressure
NOTE: Correct placement of the electrode array against the fundus is important to safe and effective treatment. If part of the electrode array
or the distal edge of the external sheath is seated in the endocervical canal during treatment, there is an increased risk of endocervical
thermal injury.
Endocervical
INCORRECT PLACEMENT
Fundus
Electrode Array
Sheath Edge
Canal
Sheath edge resides in
endocervical canal
2.33 Read the cornu-to-cornu measurement (2.5 cm minimum) on the
WIDTH dial indicator.
CONTRAINDICATION: Do not treat a patient with a uterine cavity
width less than 2.5 cm, as determined by the WIDTH dial of the
disposable device following device deployment.
CAUTION: If the ARRAY POSITION notification appears, see the
Troubleshooting section under "ARRAY POSITION Alarm."
2.34 Select the value indicated on the WIDTH dial into the NovaSure RF
controller input screen by depressing the UP/DOWN arrows.
2.35 The system can be operated in either automatic mode or manual
mode. In automatic mode the ablation cycle will start automatically
upon successful completion of the cavity integrity assessment
(CIA). In manual mode the ablation cycle will not start automatically
following a successful CIA.
CORRECT PLACEMENT
Fundus
Sheath edge resides in
lower uterine segment
14
Electrode Array
Sheath Edge
Endocervical
Canal