User`s guide

AngioDynamics, Inc. Model 1500X User’s Guide and Service Manual
160-103990 Rev 03 Page 3
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Indications for Use
The AngioDynamics, Inc. Model 1500X Electrosurgical Radiofrequency Generator is
designed to provide monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to be used for coagulation
and ablation of soft tissue. The Model 1500X Electrosurgical Radiofrequency Generator
is indicated for use in percutaneous, laparoscopic, or intraoperative coagulation and
ablation of soft tissue, including
• the partial or complete ablation of non-resectable liver lesions, and
• the palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients
who have failed or are not candidates for standard pain therapy.
Products and Components
The Model 1500X Electrosurgical Radiofrequency Generator is capable of delivering up to
250 W of RF power. The maximum available power is limited through software control. The
generator is specifically designed for use with RITA

Electrosurgical Devices. It has multiple
temperature displays as well as efficiency and power displays to assist the physician in
monitoring and controlling the ablation throughout the process.
The RITA

System consists of the following components:
• Model 1500X Electrosurgical RF Generator (RF Generator): Provides RF energy to the RITA

family
of Devices through the Main Cable. Any equipment not manufactured by AngioDynamics (RITA

)
should not be used with the Generator, because of the potential hazard it poses to the user, patient,
and generator.
• Disposable Electrosurgical Device (Device): The Model 1500X Generator is compatible with the
RITA

family of Devices. Please go to http://www.angiodynamics.com/pages/products/index.asp#.
• Main Cable for the Device: Connects the Device to the RF Generator. Use the Main Cable provided
with the Model 1500X RF Generator or the Device.
• Dispersive Electrode: Provides the return path for the RF energy applied by the Device. Use only
dispersive electrodes approved by AngioDynamics, Inc. If the Dispersive Electrodes have
temperature monitoring (ThermoPads), they are connected to the generator at the RETURN port and
at the AUX port and display the temperature readings in the Auxiliary Temperatures windows “A” and
“B”.
• Power Cord: A line cord (medical grade, where applicable) that provides AC power to the RF
Generator.
• Foot Pedal: Pneumatic foot pedal used to turn RF energy on and off, and also to start and stop the
purge operation when using the RF Generator with an infusion pump. Use the foot pedal provided
with the Model 1500X RF Generator.
• IntelliFlow Infusion Pump: The IntelliFlow Infusion Pump is used to deliver saline through the Infusion
Device during ablation. Tubing is connected to the Infusion Device and loaded into the Infusion
Pump. The RF Generator is connected to the Infusion Pump via an RS-232 cable.