title: [Safety of use assessment in a radio-frequency medical device].
abstract: The authors assessed the operating safety physical parameters of a bipolar radiofrequency device for aesthetic purposes. According to both Italian and EU guidelines, the authors considered: magnetic field environmental emission levels, electricity induced in the opertator's limbs, operator's exposure and radiofrequency specific absorbance rate (SAR) in treated tissues. Measurements were carried out with isotropic sensors and an inductive current indicator. Results pointed out excellent safety levels regarding environment, operators and patients as well, although such radiofrequency equipment cannot be used on patients with pacemakers, neurostimulators and other vital function controlling devices.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nicoletti
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coppola
authors.forename: Riccardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Di Liberto
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Faga
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scevola
mesh_terms: D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005062:European Union; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis*; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D057233:Radio Frequency Identification Device; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013997:Time Factors