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The sterile Fingertip connection allows fingertip control of the suction value by
closing and opening the specific hole. The disposable devices supplied with the
suction unit are identified with labels that provide all the necessary
information for correct use.
The Fingertip (also called catheter connector) allows you to
attach standard sterile catheters (see figure opposite).
7.8.
Warnings concerning the re-use of single-use parts
Disposable
medical devices
Risk of infection
Caution: The suction unit is supplied with a number of sterile disposable accessories to facilitate
patient aspiration. These devices may not be used on more than one patient. Disposable medical
devices are made of materials to withstand limited use and must not be reused. The operator
must dispose of them properly and restore the medical device to make it efficient for the next
use. Reuse of single-use devices can be dangerous for both patient and operator and
may result in loss of performance and irreparable damage to the device.
SERRES® disposable
bag
The SERRES® disposable bag cannot and should not be emptied. The top cap is designed to allow
the extraction of secretion samples for laboratory analysis. Whenever the filter comes into
contact with fluids or liquids (of any kind), it is blocked and the bag must be replaced!
7.9.
Support bracket for suction jar (wall mounting)
The OB500 FA and FM devices include a special metal bracket, which is required for wall
mounting of the suction jar. The bracket must be installed in such a way that the jar is kept
in a vertical position (maximum inclination ±20°).
The bracket is made of painted metal and has two holes for vertical and horizontal
adjustment. The ideal position, both for use and for cleaning and sterilisation, is under the
adjustment module. The silicone tube, supplied with the device, can be shortened
appropriately, depending on the distance of the bracket from the module itself.
The OB500 Liner suction unit includes a special original bracket produced by the
manufacturer SERRES® to fix the suction jar on the wall. The bracket must be installed in
such a way that the jar is kept in a vertical position (
maximum inclination ±20°
).
8.
REUSE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
After each use, disconnect all disposable parts and dispose of them. Check the integrity of the jar, the connection tube
and check the state of cleanliness and contamination of the control unit. Clean and disinfect the suction unit as described
below. Replace all disposable parts and restore the functionality of the device. After conducting the reuse operations,
carry out the daily test as described in chapter § 6.5 Periodic test of the OB500 suction unit (all variants) for the daily
test. The decontamination process is always a process to be followed meticulously, which implies specific training,
especially in medical emergencies where the medical condition of the patient and the degree of contamination are
mostly unknown. For this reason, the operator must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect
themselves and others. If PPE is not available, please contact your safety representative.
Risk of infection
Always wear gloves and personal protective equipment when
changing the antibacterial filter and emptying the suction jars.
DANGER
Organic secretions collected in the suction jar can cause serious infections to the operator. For
this reason, always use PPE and disinfectants as recommended by the industry and competent
authorities.
