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4. Contraindications

The system must not be used if, in the opinion of a qualified physician, such an application would endanger the patient or if the system as such or the 

method is contraindicated. 

 

 The system is not to be used when delivering highly flammable anaesthetic gasses to the patient such as a Cyclopropane. This could 
potentially cause patient injury

 

 In case of massive bleeding in the airway do not use Ambu® aScope™.

5. Explanation of symbols used

Symbol

Indication

Operating time of the 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 Ambu® aScope™

Operating time of the Ambu® aScope™ has expired

Battery status of the Ambu® aScope™

Power supply is connected

Do not use if the product sterilisation barrier or its packaging is damaged

Latex Free Symbol: The product does not contain latex

On/Off button for Ambu® aScope™ and Ambu® aScope™ Monitor 

Connection for the Ambu® aScope™

Connection to external monitor

Electrical Safety Type BF Applied Part. Only relevant for Ambu® aScope™

Direct current

Alternating current

IP50

Protection against dust

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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