Olympus ESG-400 Error E438: Procedure data error

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

Error codeE438

Procedure data error indicates saved procedures were deleted or the generator malfunctioned. The manual's first action is: “Press the "OK button" to close the error window and to continue.”

Model
Olympus ESG-400
Display shows
Procedure data error (E438)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 124

What E438 means

Procedure data error p. 124

Common causes

  • One or more saved procedures have been deleted. p. 124
  • Malfunction of the electrosurgical generator. p. 124

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. Press the "OK button" to close the error window and to continue. p. 124
  2. Contact Olympus. p. 124
  3. Press OK to continue. p. 124

If E438 is still not resolved

  • Contact Olympus. p. 124
    “Contact Olympus.”
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