Covidien Valleylab™ VLFX8GEN Electrosurgical Generator

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Covidien Valleylab™ VLFX8GEN Electrosurgical Generator

Valleylab™ VLFX8GEN Electrosurgical Generator

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ELECTROSURGERY WITH THE POWER OF PRECISION.

Introducing the latest advancement in the Valleylab™ energy family

Our new Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform puts the power of precision in your hands.^1,2,† Now, your electrosurgical handpieces can adapt to variable tissue — in real time.^3,†

The Valleylab™ FX8 Electrosurgical Generator

FX8

PRECISE ENERGY DELIVERY.
CONSISTENT TISSUE EFFECTS.
INTUITIVE DESIGN.

The Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform is powered by our smart TissueFect™ tissue-sensing technology. That means it can monitor changes in tissue impedance 434,000 times per second — and adjust energy output accordingly.^4,5

Now, in your hands, electrosurgical devices can adapt to produce the consistent clinical tissue effects you require.^4.5

The Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform delivers:

Precise delivery of monopolar and bipolar energy^1,2
Power control during monopolar energy delivery that’s five times better than the ForceTriad™ energy platform^1,2
Tissue monitoring that’s 2600 times faster than the Force FX™ electrosurgical generator4–6
Appropriate thermal spread^7,†

The Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform has a next-gen design. It provides users with:

A three-section touch screen
Simple controls and straightforward information displays^3,§
Add new functionality through software upgrade^4,5

General

Output configuration	Isolated output
Cooling	Natural convection and fan
Display	15.7 cm (6.2 in) LCD touchscreen
Enclosure	Magnesium
Mounting	Valleylab™ universal generator cart (VLFTCRT) Operating room boom systems Any stable, flat surface such as a table or cart top

Dimensions and Weight

Height	14.6 cm (5.73 in)
Width	33.5 cm (13.18 in)
Length	43.6 cm (17.15 in)
Weight	8.8 kg (19.5 lb)

Operating Parameters

Ambient temperature range	10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity	15% to 85% noncondensing
Atmospheric pressure	700 to 1060 millibars

Transport and Storage

Ambient temperature range	-10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Relative humidity	15% to 90% noncondensing
Atmospheric pressure	500 to 1060 millibars

Duty Cycle

The Valleylab™ FX8 energy platform is capable of operating a duty cycle of 25%, defined as 10 seconds active and 30 seconds inactive — in any mode for a period of 4 hours.

Internal Memory

Real-time clock battery	Can be: Lithium CR1620 or CR1632Battery capacity — 75 mAh minimum
Storage capacity	8 GB

Audio Tones

Activation Tones	Tone	Duration	Volume
CUT	660 Hz ± 5%	Entire Activation Duration	User adjustable from 45 dBA to 65 dBA (-0/+6 dBA @ 1 m)
COAG	940 Hz ± 5%	Entire Activation Duration	User adjustable from 45 dBA to 65 dBA (-0/+6 dBA @ 1 m)
VALLEYLAB	800 Hz ± 5%	Entire Activation Duration	User adjustable from 45 dBA to 65 dBA (-0/+6 dBA @ 1 m)
BIPOLAR	940 Hz ± 5%	Entire Activation Duration	User adjustable from 45 dBA to 65 dBA (-0/+6 dBA @ 1 m)
SHARED COAG	988 Hz ± 5%	Entire Activation Duration	User adjustable from 45 dBA to 65 dBA (-0/+6 dBA @ 1 m)

Input Power

Nominal Line Voltage
	100–127 VAC	220–240 VAC
Line Ranges
Line Voltage Full Regulation Range	90–140 VAC		198–264 VAC
Line Frequency	47–63 Hz		47–63 Hz
Max VA Nominal Line Voltage†	660 VA		660 VA
Max Mains Current†	6.6 ARMS		3.0 ARMS
Max Heat Dissipation	180 W		180 W
Fuses	10 A Fuses (2) – 5 mm x 20 mm10 A, 250 V fast blow		6.3 AFuses (2) – 5 mm x 20 mm6.3 A, 250 V fast blow
Power Cord	3-prong hospital-grade connector
†Max VA and current are based on nominal line voltages.

Output Characteristics

Mode	Rated Load (Ω)	Rated Output Power (W)	Peak Voltage (V)£	Current Nominal Max (A)	Typical Crest Factor‡	Duty Cycle
Monopolar CUT
PURE	300	300	1287	1.25	1.5	100%
BLEND	300	200	2178	1.0	2.3	50%
Valleylab™ mode
VALLEYLAB	300	200	2783	1.0	3.1	25%
Monopolar COAG
SOFT	100	120	264	1.55	1.5	100%
FULGURATE	500	120	3448	1.0	5.3	6.25%
SHARED FULGURATE	500§	120	3448	1.0	5.3	6.25%
SPRAY	500	120	3932	1.0	6.1	4.76%
SHARED SPRAY	500§	120	3932	1.0	6.1	4.76%
Bipolar
PRECISE (1–70 W)	100	70	284	1.8	1.6	100%
STANDARD (1–70 W)	100	70	415	1.8	1.6	100%
MACRO (1–70 W)	100	70	530	1.8	1.8	100%
LOW (1–15 W)	100	15	133	1.0	1.5	100%
MEDIUM (16–40 W)	100	40	214	2.0	1.6	100%
HIGH (45–95 W)	100	95	462	2.0	1.6	100%

£ Per IEC 60601-2-2: 2009 clause 201.7.9.2.2.101(c)(2), whenever the peak voltage is greater than 1600 V, the calculated variable y is less than the actual crest factor. The peak voltage at rated load can be calculated using the equation:
Vpeak(Umax) = TypicalCrestFactor √Power·RatedLoad
‡At rated load.
§ Rated load in SHARED COAG modes is the total energy channel load. For SHARED dual activation using two activating instruments, it is the parallel combination of the two loads. For SHARED single activation using one activating instrument, it is the load connected to the activating electrode only.