Electrosurgical generator

Alternative names
Electrocautery system; Electrosurgical and ultrasonic surgical system generator; Generator system, vessel sealing
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
electricity (mains)
EMDN related code(s)
Z12010902
ELECTROSURGICAL UNITS (ESU) FOR GENERAL USE
GMDN related code(s)
11490
Electrosurgical system generator (An electrically-powered component of a electrosurgical system intended to generate radio-frequency (RF) electrical current for subsequent cutting and coagulation of soft tissues during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure; it is not dedicated to focal ablation of specific tissues (i.e., not a radio-frequency ablation system generator). It includes controls, may include an integrated surgical plume (smoke) suction unit, and is intended to be connected via a cable to an electrosurgical handpiece and electrode (neither of these are included); it is not intended for inert gas-enhanced electrosurgery.)