What mode does the L-hook device default to?

The L-hook device is specifically designed to be used primarily in sealing tissue during surgical procedures. By default, it operates in sealing mode. This ensures that when the device is first activated, it engages in a mode that promotes optimal tissue adhesion, enabling effective hemostasis and reducing the risk of thermal damage to surrounding tissues.

Other options, such as cutting and dissection modes, are designed for different functions, like slicing through tissue or dividing structures, but are not the primary focus of the L-hook device. Choosing sealing mode as the default function aligns with the device's intended purpose of ensuring safety and efficiency in surgical environments. Valleylab is a brand associated with similar surgical devices but does not specifically describe a mode associated with the L-hook. Thus, sealing mode is fundamentally the most accurate representation of the L-hook's default operating mode.