Erbe IES 3 Quick Manual

Erbe IES 3 is a versatile electrosurgical unit that offers a wide range of features and capabilities to meet the needs of various surgical procedures.

Key Features:

Automatic activation: The IES 3 can be activated automatically when the HF instrument is activated, eliminating the need for manual activation.
Multiple suction modes: The IES 3 offers three suction modes, including OPEN, LAP, and ENDO, to accommodate different surgical requirements.
Adjustable suction settings: The suction capacity and duration can be customized to suit the specific needs of each procedure.

PDF Download

Document

QUICK GUIDE

IES 3

This quick guide is no substitute for briefing and user manual. This quick guide does not include any safety notes. Make yourself familiar with the safety notes in the user manuals.

Necessary operating steps

1 Preparing the IES 3

Depending on which electrosurgical unit you are working with, certain preparation steps are necessary.

 Read the appropriate chapter in this User Manual: e.g. The IES 3 in combination with a VIO 3 electrosurgical unit .

Option 2

• You use the IES 3 without connection with an Erbe electrosurgical unit and without an automatic activation device.

 Activate the IES 3 with the footswitch or with the activation button on the touchscreen of the device.

2 Connecting the accessories

 Connect the desired accessories, e.g. prefilter, water trap, instrument.

3 Switch on the device

4 Select the suction mode

Compared to the OPEN mode , the LAP mode has a lower suction capacity with the same settings, and doesn’t have a turbo button. These features of the LAP mode serve to protect the patient during laparoscopic surgery and to support the stability of the pneumoperitoneum.

5 Suctioning

You can suction with the settings of the device or choose to change the settings (see back).

Option 1

• You use the IES 3 with an Erbe electrosurgical unit VIO 3, VIO D/S series and the devices are connected to each other.

• You use the IES 3 with any desired electrosurgical unit and the automatic activation device is installed.

 Activating the HF instrument.

The IES 3 starts automatically.

Activation screen: The segments on the right-hand side of the screen show the course of the suction shut-off delay . The segments on the left-hand side of the screen show the course of the standby suction time (not visible in the image).

Order of suction types

So long as you activate the HF instrument or press the footswitch or activation button, suction is active. If you have selected times above

0 s in the Settings menu, the suction shut-off delay and the standby suction time will follow respectively.

6 Checking the filter capacity

Observe the remaining filter display and the messages on the touchscreen.

80114-831 2019-05

Optional operating steps

As an example, the following settings are displayed in OPEN mode .

When setting the LAP mode , follow the same procedure.

7 Accessing OPEN settings

9 Setting OPEN suction shut-off delay

After deactivating the IES 3, you can leave the OPEN suction running for a specified time. This period of time is the OPEN suction shut-off delay .

8 Setting OPEN suction

The OPEN suction is the suction capacity while you activate the IES 3.

10 Setting standby suction

During work breaks, you can leave the IES 3 to operate at reduced capacity suction. This period of time is the standby suction time . First of all, set the suction capacity for the standby suction time .

11 Setting standby suction time

Hello! I am an AI chatbot specifically trained to assist you with the Erbe IES 3 Quick Manual. I have thoroughly reviewed the document and can help you locate the exact information you need or explain the content in clear and simple terms. Whether you’re looking for guidance on specific features, troubleshooting steps, or general usage, feel free to ask your questions. The more details you provide about your concerns or needs, the more accurately and effectively I can assist you!

Show related prompts

Assistant typing

Assistant terminated

Key features

Seamless integration with Erbe electrosurgical units for automatic activation and deactivation
Adjustable suction modes (OPEN and LAP) for tailored smoke evacuation
Automatic activation via HF instrument or footswitch
Suction shut-off delay and standby suction for extended smoke evacuation after procedure
Intuitive touchscreen interface for easy operation and monitoring
Comprehensive filter system for effective smoke filtration
Compact and ergonomic design for space optimization and ease of use

Frequently asked questions

The Erbe IES 3 can be activated automatically via the HF instrument or manually using the footswitch or activation button on the touchscreen.

The OPEN mode provides maximum suction capacity, while the LAP mode prioritizes patient safety during laparoscopic surgery by maintaining pneumoperitoneum stability and has a lower suction capacity.

Go to the Settings menu, select OPEN settings, and adjust the suction shut-off delay and standby suction time as desired.

Monitor the remaining filter display and messages on the touchscreen for filter status updates.

Yes, the Erbe IES 3 can be used independently with other electrosurgical units or with the optional automatic activation device.