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B.
Skin-Port Engagement Features.
Provide key-ways for
interlocking with the Skin-Port.
C.
Barbed Fitting.
Allows mechanical attachment to the
Connector Tube.
D.
Cycle Counter.
Number displayed through a window that
describes the cycles remaining. The Connector becomes
disabled after 115 cycles.
A
B
C
D
After the connector reaches 115 cycles, your physician will
provide you with a replacement connector.
1.3 Checklist for AspireAssist System
Before first use, confirm that you received the following
equipment:
– Skin-Port
(Installed by physician with Skin-Port Installation
Kit, included)
– Companion
– Connector
– Tubing Set (includes Connector Tube, Drain Tube, and
T-Fitting)
– Lanyard
– Reservoir
– Emergency Clamp
– Carry Bag
– Aspiration Journal
– User’s Manual
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System Operation
Before the first use of the Companion, the tubes and lanyard
will be cut to custom length by the physician.
Caution:
The Emergency Clamp should be stored in the
carry bag at all times. If the Skin-Port becomes disconnected
from the A-Tube at any time, immediately attach the Emergency
Clamp to the A-Tube to prevent leakage of stomach contents
and A-Tube migration in the stoma tract. Seek medical
attention immediately for re-attachment of the Skin-Port.
2.1 AspireAssist Set-up
Procedures:
Step 1:
Attach the Connector Tube and Drain Tube to the
T-Fitting, then insert into the Companion with the arrow
pointing down.
Step 2
: Hang the Companion around the neck using the
lanyard (neck strap); ensure it is adequately secured.
Step 3:
Fill the reservoir with water and insert the Reservoir
into the fitting on the bottom of the Companion until you hear
a “click”, which signals complete attachment.