Surgical Bovie® DERM 942 High Frequency Desiccator

Surgical Bovie® DERM 942 High Frequency Desiccator

The Bovie® DERM 942 (A942) is a reusable, 40-watt high frequency desiccator with monopolar spray coagulation and standard bipolar modes. Designed for professional clinical use, it combines adjustable power output with a compact, high-impact plastic housing that is non-absorbing and non-staining for easier exterior cleanup.

Key features

• Up to 40 watts of output in monopolar and bipolar modes.
• Power adjustment through the unit dial or the handpiece up/down buttons, with 0.1-watt increments from 0.1 to 10 watts.
• Audible activation tone and blue active light provide output feedback.
• Handpiece accepts most standard 3/32-inch electrodes.
• Isolated RF output and passive cooling.
• Universal 100–240 VAC input, 50–60 Hz, with a 110 VAC hospital-grade power cord listed for this configuration.
• Reusable, non-sterile and latex-free.

Output specifications

• Monopolar spray coagulation: 40 W; maximum peak voltage 6,300 V; typical crest factor 9.5 ± 20%; frequency 410 ± 82 kHz.
• Standard bipolar: 40 W; maximum peak voltage 950 V; typical crest factor 5.5 ± 20%; frequency 368 ± 36.8 kHz.
• Output frequency range: 328–492 kHz.

Dimensions and weight

• Width: 8.98 in (228 mm).
• Height: 7.40 in (188 mm).
• Depth: 4.13 in (105 mm).
• Weight: less than 5 lb (2.26 kg).