Olympus ESG-400 Error E13: Handswitch pressed

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

Error codeE13

The handswitch of the HF instrument is pressed while switching on. The manual's first action is: “Release the handswitch of the HF instrument.”

Model
Olympus ESG-400
Display shows
Handswitch pressed (E13)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 122

What E13 means

Handswitch pressed p. 122

Common causes

  • The handswitch of the HF instrument is pressed while switching on. p. 122
  • Malfunction of the HF instrument. p. 122
  • Malfunction of the electrosurgical generator. p. 122

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

What to do

  1. Release the handswitch of the HF instrument. p. 122
  2. Replace the HF instrument. p. 122
  3. If the problem persists, contact Olympus. p. 122

If E13 is still not resolved

  • Release the handswitch of the HF instrument. p. 122
    “Release the handswitch of the HF instrument.”
  • Replace the HF instrument. p. 122
    “Replace the HF instrument.”
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