Device Category Dossier

Electrosurgical/ultrasonic surgical system generator

Device Category Dossier for Electrosurgical/ultrasonic surgical system generator. Australian ARTG records, sponsors, device class — compiled by arcimedes.

Ultrasonic surgical system generators convert electrical energy through piezo-ceramic transducers to produce mechanical vibrations transmitted to surgical blades vibrating at approximately 55.5 kHz for tissue manipulation. These devices are intended for soft tissue incisions when haemostasis and minimal thermal injury are desired, with capability to seal vessels up to 5 mm in diameter.