In the high-stakes environment of otolaryngology (ENT), orthopedic, and spinal surgery, the ArthroCare Coblator II (now part of Smith & Nephew) remains a mainstay for controlled tissue ablation and coagulation. However, as these units age beyond their initial warranty, in-house servicing becomes critical. The is the definitive blueprint for maintaining these RF generators—yet it remains one of the most elusive and misunderstood documents in the biomedical repair community.
By: Clinical Engineering Team Published: May 2024
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