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Luer channel 

Can be used only for topical anaesthesia. 

PU (Polyurethane)

9   

On/off button 

Turns the Ambu® aScope™ on and off 

PET (Poly Ethylene Phthalate)

10   

Bending control lever  

Moves the distal tip up or down 

MABS (Methyl Acrylonitrile  

 

 

 

 

Butadiene Styrene)

-   

Protection pipe 

Protects the insertion cord during 

PP (Polypropylene) 

 

 

 

transport and storage 

-   

Packaging 

Sterile barrier 

Cardboard, tyvek

Table 4 – Functions and materials

8.2 Ambu® aScope™ Monitor

The monitor displays the video image from the Ambu® aScope™. On startup, it powers the Ambu® aScope™, configures it and checks information from 
the Ambu® aScope™ to ensure the Ambu® aScope™ usage is acceptable. 

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7

8

6

5

4

3

12

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11

9

10

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Figure 2 - The Ambu® aScope™ Monitor

Number 

Part 

Function 

Material

1   

Monitor frame 

PC (Polycarbonate) /  

 

 

 

 

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene)

2   

Monitor screen 

Shows the picture from the camera 

Glass

3   

Bracket 

Secures the monitor to e.g. an IV pole 

POM -GF25 (Polyoxymethylene  

 

 

 

 

 

with 25% glass filler) + aluminium

4   

Power supply 

Powers the system 

PC (Polycarbonate)

5   

On/off button 

Push button for power ON before 

PC (Polycarbonate) 

 

 

 

intubation and power OFF after

 

 

 

 

intubation. 

 

6   

Connection for 

Power supply and data connection  

PC (Polycarbonate)  

 

 

for the Ambu® aScope™  

 

/ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene)

7   

Brightness 

This button controls and 

Silicone

 

 

 

adjusts the brightness.   

 

8   

Contrast 

This button controls and 

Silicone

 

 

 

adjusts the contrast.

9   

Power 

Power inlet for charging the monitor 

-

10   

Video out 

The monitor provides a buffered video 

 

 

 

output of the video input from the 

 

 

 

Ambu® aScope™. This output is 

 

 

 

electrically isolated from the medical 

 

 

 

device by the monitor. The signal is a  

 

 

 

composite video NTSC signal

Summary of Contents for aScope

Page 1: ...ns for use Ambu aScope For Single Patient use only Sterile For use by trained clinicians physicians only For in hospital use Ambu aScope Monitor For use by trained clinicians physicians only For in ho...

Page 2: ...800 ambude www ambu de UK Ambu Ltd 8 Burrel Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3LE Tel 44 1480 498 403 Fax 44 1480 498 405 www ambu com Italy Ambu S R L Via Paracelso 18 Centro Direzionale Colleoni 2004...

Page 3: ...to an external monitor video recorder 15 10 Clinical Application 15 11 Preparation for Use 15 12 Use of the Ambu aScope system 16 12 1 Injection and control of the Luer channel 17 12 2 Removal proced...

Page 4: ...loose parts or the bending section does not work as intended Do not touch the distal tip of the insertion cord or allow it to strike other objects The lens surface of the distal tip is fragile and vis...

Page 5: ...conventional cleaning and sterilization procedures 2 Intended Use The Ambu aScope is intended for use as an aid in the placement of an Endotracheal Tube ETT directly or through an intubating laryngea...

Page 6: ...e Ambu aScope Working length of the Ambu aScope insertion cord Maximum width of inserted portion Min ETT ID 6 mm Minimum ET tube inner diameter 6 0mm see section 12 Field of view Operating time of the...

Page 7: ...and electrical waste WEEE Only applicable for the Monitor Li ion Battery type Lithium ion Only applicable for the battery inside the Ambu aScope Monitor Re chargeable battery Only applicable for the...

Page 8: ...duct specifications Ambu aScope Optical System Field of View 80 Direction of View 0 forward viewing Depth of Field 2mm 50 mm 0 1 1 968 inch Illumination method LED LTW C282DS5 SE Insertion cord Distal...

Page 9: ...al standard NTSC Video out connection 3 5mm jack socket Video out cable 3 5mm jack plug to RCA jack plug Storage Temperature 10 40 C 50 104 F Relative humidity 10 90 Mounting interface Mounting interf...

Page 10: ...r battery icon on the screen changes from green fully charged battery via orange half battery capacity to red low bat tery capacity within 30 minutes it is recommended that the Ambu aScope Monitor is...

Page 11: ...t Function Material 1 Monitor frame PC Polycarbonate ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene 2 Monitor screen Shows the picture from the camera Glass 3 Bracket Secures the monitor to e g an IV pole POM GF25 Polyo...

Page 12: ...sportation purposes Cardboard Table 5 Functions and materials 8 2 1 Monitor placement on the bracket The Ambu aScope Monitor can be placed on a flat surface But to secure the Ambu aScope Monitor it is...

Page 13: ...alf time left orange Time is expiring Less than 5 minutes left red Plug is connected and the monitor battery is above half charged green Plug is connected and the monitor battery is half charged orang...

Page 14: ...device should not be used A physician who is familiar with this device can perform the preparation for use in a time range of 1 4 minutes The tests should be conducted in a manner consistent with acce...

Page 15: ...tructions do not explain or discuss clinical intubation procedures They describe only the basic operation and precautions related to the operation of this Ambu aScope system Before initial use of the...

Page 16: ...rocedure turn the Ambu aScope off in between sessions and place it on a sterile surface Be aware of the total operating time limit of 30 minutes during a period of 8 hours from first switching on 12 3...

Page 17: ...d collection schemes for disposal of batteries In order to remove the battery use a Torx screwdriver to remove the battery lid 13 Trouble shooting guide If problems occur with the system please use th...

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