Olympus ESG-400 Error E001: Open circuit

Electrosurgical generator · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeE001

The HF instrument or its connection may have no proper tissue contact or be malfunctioning. The manual's first action is: “Ensure that the electrodes of the HF instrument have proper tissue contact.”

Model
Olympus ESG-400
Display shows
Open circuit (E001)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 121

What E001 means

Open circuit p. 121

Common causes

  • Electrodes of the HF instrument may have no proper tissue contact. p. 121
  • Malfunction of the HF instrument and / or the connection cable. p. 121
  • Malfunction of the electrosurgical generator. p. 121

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • DANGERDANGER. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. p. 9
  • WARNINGWARNING. High frequency leakage current or spark discharge may cause user and / or patient burns. p. 9
  • CAUTIONCAUTION. Injury during servicing When the housing is opened, there is a danger of electric shock. The electrosurgical generator must only be serviced by authorized technicians. p. 12

What to do

  1. Ensure that the electrodes of the HF instrument have proper tissue contact. p. 121
  2. Replace the HF instrument and / or the connection cable. p. 121
  3. If the problem persists, contact Olympus. p. 121

If E001 is still not resolved

  • If the problem persists, contact Olympus. p. 121
    “If the problem persists, contact Olympus.”

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