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Microwash Q-Rinse System: Key Components

Figure 1

Key

1. Bottle cap 

2. Quick disconnect (dual) 

3. Quick disconnect (single) 

4. 1 litre bottle for fluid 

5. Air/fluid tubing 

6. Air supply tubing 

7. Wire brush 

8. Storage tray 

9. Front bezel

10.  Power supply

11.  Power lead

12.  Cycle switch (on)

13.  Stop switch

14.  Footpedal (Optional)

15.  Accessory pack

16.  Pinch (air and fluid) valves

17.  Instrument interface tubing

3.3 Key Components

Summary of Contents for Microwash Q-Rinse

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Page 3: ...16 4 2 Operation Automated Cycle 20 4 3 Operation Manual Cycle 21 4 4 Operation Foot pedal Operation 22 4 5 Operation Refilling bottle 23 4 6 Operation Disinfection and Sterilization 24 5 Troubleshoot...

Page 4: ...gical instruments and tubing after surgery and prior to processing Its time saving design is an efficient alternative to the manual syringe rinsing method The 15 second automated cycles regulates the...

Page 5: ...ic shock There are no serviceable parts inside the machine Contact Altomed Limited Repairs Department or approved Distributor for repair information A list of Approved Distributors is available from A...

Page 6: ...l waste Return to Altomed or Authorised Distributor for recycling after end of life Consult instructions for use for important cautionary information e g warnings and precautions unable to be printed...

Page 7: ...ing in the lumen If the medical device to be rinsed is not being sent for processing straight away fill the lumen with a pre cleaning solution such as Ruhof Prepzyme XF or similar Rinse this out with...

Page 8: ...ick disconnect single 4 1 litre bottle for fluid 5 Air fluid tubing 6 Air supply tubing 7 Wire brush 8 Storage tray 9 Front bezel 10 Power supply 11 Power lead 12 Cycle switch on 13 Stop switch 14 Foo...

Page 9: ...program which consists of two cycles each lasting a minimum of 15 seconds first fluid then air After completing the Automatic Cycle the system will reset itself for the next program Manual Override F...

Page 10: ...sh away the backed up fluid Return to the fluid path if needed Stop Push the stop button to interrupt the current operation and reset the system Fluid Valve air Valve These valves open and close in re...

Page 11: ...tch turns the unit on or off The symbol I being On and O being off Air Out The Air Out connection delivers approximately 30 psi to the fluid container The spring lock mechanism prevents accidental dis...

Page 12: ...anel The top panel features storage compartments for the wire brush and various connectors used to adapt the Microwash Q Rinse system to various instruments and tubing See Figure 4 A deep well is prov...

Page 13: ...oss contamination Users of the Microwash Q Rinse System must still adhere to the facility s Standards of Practice for sterilization and sterility assurance for cleaning medical devices In the UK this...

Page 14: ...r damaged replace 17 Ensure the luer connector is present and secure in the end of the interface tubing If it is missing replace it Bottle Cap 1 Ensure the white gasket is secure inside the cap and th...

Page 15: ...cracks chips etc or other physical damage to the valves or switches or connectors If damaged replace N A Ensure the four rubber feet are in place and secure to prevent movement of the machine If miss...

Page 16: ...Plug in the A11047 Altomed power supply Item 10 into the hospital grade power cord Item 11 supplied this may differ from the picture in Figure 1 depending upon which country you are in Ensure the mach...

Page 17: ...hine Position so that the quick disconnect single fitting Item 3 faces the rear of the unit Connect the air supply tubing Item 6 to the metal female connector on the bottle cap The tubing will click i...

Page 18: ...nection is secure At the front of the unit install the rinse lines through the pinch valves see Figure 5c below The BLUE tubing line MUST run through the Fluid valve The CLEAR line MUST run through th...

Page 19: ...tor see Figure 5d Place the Foot Pedal on the floor in a location which is convenient for use Be constantly aware of a possible trip hazard Turn on the Microwash Q Rinse System by pressing the power s...

Page 20: ...ll light up indicating that the valve is open After 15 seconds the fluid valve will close and the air valve open The amber light next to the air valve will now be illuminated After 15 seconds the air...

Page 21: ...l mode and the Cycle button Item 12 will begin to flash While in the manual mode the user can alternate between fluid and air by further pressing of the Cycle button Item 12 The amber light adjacent t...

Page 22: ...rn off the pump and reset the unit You may alternate between Fluid and Air by pressing the appropriate Foot pedal STEP 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for any further lumen on the device Use the luer adaptors...

Page 23: ...on the quick disconnect dual connector Item 2 to separate the air fluid tubing Item 5 from the bottle cap Item 1 STEP 3 Take the bottle from well and remove the cap by turning counter clockwise STEP 4...

Page 24: ...luid tubing from the cap by depressing the silver release plate and remove the Y Dual Rinse Fitting if attached g Disconnect the green air input tube from the cap by sliding back the quick disconnect...

Page 25: ...assembly first by following the steps a to n outlined in STEP 1 above b Unscrew and remove the cap assembly from the bottle c Disconnect the green air tube from the cap see STEP 1 g above d Carefully...

Page 26: ...Bottle not pressurized by pump 3 Gasket inside cap is missing 4 Black gaskets on tubing are missing or damaged 5 Air valve is not opening 1 Check cap tightness 2 Check green pressure line for secure c...

Page 27: ...both fluid and air 1 Bottle not pressurized properly by pump 2 Leak in green pressure line 3 Cap or connector gaskets are damaged or missing 4 Pump unit has failed 1 Check green pressure line for sec...

Page 28: ...checks indicated on the Troubleshooting Chart in Section 6 If the problem still cannot be resolved contact the Quality Department at Altomed for assistance on 44 0 191 519 0111 or your Approved Distri...

Page 29: ...Altomed s prior consent Any Microwash Q Rinse system or component thereof returned for any reason must be accompanied by an authorization number obtained by calling the Altomed Quality Department on 0...

Page 30: ...22cm Width 8 8 inches 22cm Weight Unpacked 4 0lbs 2Kg Environmental limitations Altitude 10 000 feet 3050 meters Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Relative Humidity 15 95 Permissible environmental conditio...

Page 31: ...2 fl oz Fully Autoclavable 1000ml Tubing Sets Medical grade silicone fully autoclavable Fluids to be used Sterile water for irrigation or similar Fluid output Automatic cycle 140ml and 260ml Modes of...

Page 32: ...e tubing set All air fluid and air input tubing A11042 Microwash Q Rinse spare interface tubing pack of 4 A11044C Bottle cap gaskets pack of 4 A11044F Bottle cap connector black O rings pack of 8 Part...

Page 33: ...egarding EMC electromagnetic compatibility It is important that the Q Rinse is configured and installed put into service in accordance with the instructions guidance provided herein and is used only i...

Page 34: ...environment only Harmonic emissions IEC61000 3 2 Class A Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions IEC61000 3 3 Complies Electromagnetic immunity WARNING Portable RF communications equipment including p...

Page 35: ...mity fields from RF wireless communications IEC61000 4 3 Frequency Test Level 385MHz 27 V m 450MHz 28 V m 710MHz 9V m 745MHz 9V m 780MHz 9V m 810MHz 28 V m 870MHz 28 V m 930MHz 28 V m 1 72GHz 28 V m 1...

Page 36: ...e s to line s for power supply lines Conducted RF IEC61000 4 6 3 V 150 kHz to 80 MHz 6V ISM bands between 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 V 150 kHz to 80 MHz 6V ISM bands between 150 kHz to 80 MHz Voltage dips sh...

Page 37: ...thorised Distributor Area Sales Managers are available to help you set up and operate your Microwash Q Rinse System if needed If you have any questions that require any Technical Support please call t...

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