Bipolar Foot Switch for Electrosurgical Use

Bipolar Foot Switch for Electrosurgical Use

A bipolar foot switch for electrosurgical use is a hands free foot switch to control bipolar cutting and coagulation output without the need to remove hands from the surgical field. It is designed for use in an operating room, ENT surgery, the gynecology department, or any place where precise and uninterrupted energy control is essential at the time of surgery.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual pedal bipolar activation: The surgeon has the ability to change between cutting and coagulation modes without moving his hands from the pedals, and the bipolar foot switch allows seamless switching without asking another person to make the switch on the control panel during the procedure.
• Sealed, spill resistant housing: Operating rooms have to manage fluid spills and regular mopping. The internal contacts are protected from moisture by a sealed body of the bipolar foot switch, so they’ll not be prone to malfunction during extended surgical sessions. 
• Non slip rubberized base: Foot pedals move around during procedures if the base is not properly holding on to the floor. In addition, a textured underside ensures that the switch maintains stability on smooth OT flooring.
• Durable internal microswitches rated for high cycle counts: Hospitals have multiple procedures in operation every day. Switches which are rated for thousands of activations are expected to last for months with daily clinical use, yet they are not expected to wear out after tens of thousands of activations.
• Standard connector compatibility: The bipolar foot switch fits standard electrosurgical generator ports, eliminating the need to change out existing units for the addition of a foot control to the clinic. 
• Compact, low profile design: The bipolar foot switch does not occupy a lot of OT floor space, making it easy for staff to navigate around while working at the table. 

All of these are important, as in Pakistan hospitals may be required to operate equipment for extended periods before it requires replacement, and for those that do need replacement, the frequency of the repairs is determined by the build quality and durability of the bipolar foot switch. 

Who Should Buy This Foot Switch

This bipolar foot switch is appropriate for any general hospital, private surgical clinic, ENT and gynecology clinic, and biomedical equipment distributor for operation theatres all over Pakistan. It is a suitable solution for operations that perform a lot of minor and major surgical procedures, where energy delivery must never be interrupted due to cable failure or poor pedal condition. 

Even in cities with unstable mains supply and mains voltage fluctuations, clinics will benefit from a switch equipped with stable internal components that won’t misfire under electrical noise conditions, particularly during peak load periods. For those distributors who serve multiple hospitals, the standard connector format will be useful in stocking one unit that will support multiple brands of generators already deployed.

Why Choose Capasee Electro Medical Engineering

From worn pedal switches to cracked housings, Capasee Electro Medical Engineering provides hospitals and clinics with electrosurgical accessories with hands on experience of what it is that actually fails in daily use of the OT. The company uses components designed for multiple clinical cycles, not just single consumer cycles, and offers after sales support and availability of replacement parts, meaning that if one bipolar foot switch fails, not the entire operating list fails. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between bipolar and monopolar foot pedals?

This is done with a bipolar foot pedal that directs energy between two prongs of a bipolar instrument, reaching the tissue in a highly localized area, as opposed to a monopolar pedal, which directs energy from an active electrode through the patient and to a separate grounding pad to treat a broader treatment path.

What is the mechanism of a foot switch?

A foot switch operates on an internal microswitch, which is connected to an electrical circuit that, when depressed, closes and switches output onto the electrosurgical generator, and, when released, opens the circuit, thereby turning output off.

What is a foot switch?

A foot switch that operates equipment via a pedal movement, allowing an operator to use both hands for other work tasks; typically used in surgery and dentistry and in industrial machinery.

What is a circuit foot?

Typically, this is the part of the foot switch (circuit control) that is operated by the foot to open or close an electrical circuit.

What is a circuit in simple terms?

A circuit is a closed loop through which an electric current can flow from a source of the current through a device and then back to the source.

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Contact Capasee Electro Medical Engineering directly for pricing, specifications, and bulk orders for the proper bipolar foot switch for your facility’s needs.