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GlideScope

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 Cobalt AVL System

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User’s Manual

Cleaning the Cobalt AVL

Cleaning and Disinfecting the GlideRite  

Rigid Stylet 

The Stylet is a nonsterile, reusable device which requires cleaning and High 

Level Disinfection as defined in the risk analysis—Table 2 on page 36. 
1.     Clean using a Low Level Disinfection wipe method or rinse/ brush         

         method.
2.     Using a brush, apply detergent or an enzymatic debridement agent.
3.     Rinse under clean, running water for 1 minute.
4.      Disinfect the Stylet using a High Level Disinfection method as defined  

in Table 4 on page 38.

Note:

 For end user convenience it has been determined that the GlideRite

®

 

Rigid Stylet is compatible with the autoclaving cycle in Table 4 on page 38.

Replacing the GlideScope Monitor Battery

Under normal operating conditions, the monitor battery will last 2–3 years; 

or approximately 500 charge/discharge cycles. 
The battery is not user-replaceable. In case of battery malfunction, do not 

attempt to replace the monitor battery. Any attempts to replace the battery 

by unauthorized service technicians may cause serious harm to the user 

and will void the warranty. Please contact your Verathon Medical Customer 

Care Representative for more information on battery replacement.

Device Disposal

Disposal of this device can be coordinated through your Verathon Medical 

Service Center in accordance with WEEE requirements.

Summary of Contents for Cobalt AVL

Page 1: ...GlideScope Cobalt AVL System User s Manual and Quick Reference Guide 0900 2654 04 20...

Page 2: ...GlideScope Cobalt AVL System Quick Reference Guide...

Page 3: ...e trademarks of Verathon Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners The GlideScope technology is covered under US Patents 6 655 377 6 543 447 as well as European P...

Page 4: ...on the video socket Insert the cable into the socket you will hear a click when successfully connected Insert the video baton into the GVL Stat Ensure that the GlideScope logos on the video baton and...

Page 5: ...on appears above the button that cancels the current operation moves to the previous screen or returns to the main menu Progress Confirmation these animations show the Cobalt AVL system s progress whe...

Page 6: ...nto the patient s mouth not at the screen carefully guide the distal tip of the tube into position near the tip of the laryngoscope It is important to look into the mouth at this step to avoid injurin...

Page 7: ...heal tube withdraw the stylet approx 5 cm while gently advancing the ETT A 1 cm adjustment withdrawal of the laryngoscope also may be beneficial to reduce the viewing angle and allow the glottis to dr...

Page 8: ...an enzymatic debridement agent detergent to remove all foreign material from the surface of the device 4 The video baton can now be disinfected Cleaning and Disinfecting the Monitor Clean the exterior...

Page 9: ...ucous membranes and non intact skin by the Stat sterile single use when used as intended Low Level Disinfection is recommended for the Cobalt AVL Video Baton after every patient use High Level Disinfe...

Page 10: ...al tubes 6 0 mm and larger REUSABLE SINGLE USE STATS GVL Size GVL 2 GVL 3 GVL 4 GVL 5 GVL 0 GVL 1 GVL 2 GVL 3 GVL 4 Patient Weight 1 8 10 kg 10 kg Adult 40 kg Morbidly Obese 40 kg Morbidly Obese 1 5 k...

Page 11: ...ht at camera 15mm Width at camera 18mm REUSABLE SYSTEM COMPONENTS GVL 5 Length blade tip to handle 103mm Height at camera 14mm Width at camera 27mm GVL 4 Length blade tip to handle 103mm Height at cam...

Page 12: ...mage Do not expose GlideScope Cobalt AVL System to temperatures above 60 C 140 F Do not use autoclaves or pasteurizers for the Cobalt AVL System Use of such methods to disinfect GlideScope Cobalt AVL...

Page 13: ...alt AVL Video Baton connects directly to a full color digital video monitor for real time viewing The System may include the following components Cobalt AVL Monitor Cobalt AVL Video Baton 1 2 for neon...

Page 14: ...L Button Panel Power press and release to turn on the Cobalt AVL Press and hold for three seconds to turn off the Cobalt AVL Record press to start and stop recording When you are recording the Record...

Page 15: ...s to download all new recordings not previously downloaded Download All indicates which button to press to download all video recordings Cancel Download indicates which button to press to cancel downl...

Page 16: ...e Video Out Port Connect the HDMI to DVI cable from the external monitor Mounting Plate Use this plate to connect the monitor to mobile stand or IV pole Product Identification Includes product serial...

Page 17: ...rs on the monitor screen 5 Press the Record button to start or stop recording 6 Reference the GlideScope4 Step Technique to perform intubations 7 Optional Download video to the USB drive Note If the C...

Page 18: ...to the power supply Connectors and cable insulation integrity To ensure patient safety users should perform a routine inspection of the GlideScope Cobalt AVL Video Baton before every use to ensure th...

Page 19: ...te The Cobalt AVL Video Baton is a nonsterile reusable device which is protected from contact with mucous membranes and non intact skin by the Stat sterile single use when used as intended Low Level D...

Page 20: ...ructions High Ortho Phthalaldehyde 0 55 0 55 exposure for 12 minutes at 20 C or as per manufacturer s instructions High Peracetic Acid 0 2 0 2 exposure for minimum 12 minutes at 50 to 56 C or as per m...

Page 21: ...araldehyde Up to 3 4 2 0 exposure for minimum 20 minutes at 20 C or as per manufacturer s instructions High Ortho Phthalaldehyde 0 55 0 55 exposure for 12 minutes at 20 C or as per manufacturer s inst...

Page 22: ...Cleaning the GlideScope Cobalt AVL Video Baton The GlideScope Cobalt AVL Video Baton which is protected by the GVL Stat is not intended to have direct patient contact Caution Do not place the GlideSc...

Page 23: ...with WEEE requirements Cleaning the GlideScopeCobalt AVL Monitor Wipe the exterior of the monitor with IPA 70 isopropyl alcohol bleach 100 ppm or a mild detergent and water Cleaning the GlideScopeCoba...

Page 24: ...Medical Device Directive 0413 for Sterile Devices Canadian Standards Association CSA mark of certification to applicable standards for electromedical equipment Tested to Federal Communications Require...

Page 25: ...Pressure 440 1060 hPa Shipping and Storage Conditions Temperature 20 C to 45 C Relative Humidity 0 to 95 Atmospheric Pressure 440 1060 hPa Charging Conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C Relative Humidit...

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Page 31: ...Connect the Video Baton 18 Insert the Video Baton into the GVL Stat 18 GlideScope Anti Fog Feature 19 Connect to an External Monitor Optional 19 Perform a Functional Check 20 Set the GlideScope Cobal...

Page 32: ...deo Baton 41 Cleaning the GlideScope Cobalt AVL Monitor 41 Cleaning the GlideScope Cobalt AVL Cradle 41 Cleaning and Disinfecting the GlideRite Rigid Stylet 42 Replacing the GlideScope Monitor Battery...

Page 33: ...ts directly to a full color digital video monitor for real time viewing The monitor can store up to one 1 hour of video approximately 40 typical intubations which you can download to a USB drive for a...

Page 34: ...o batons and GVL Stats Single use GVL Stats are offered in a comprehensive range of sizes al lowing clinicians to meet the particular requirements of patients ranging in size from preterm infants to m...

Page 35: ...cumentation of the laryngoscopy Nasal tracheal intubation Insertion of transesophageal echocardiac probes Laryngoscopic foreign body removal Awake intubation for difficult airway management Insertion...

Page 36: ...AVL System to temperatures above 60 C 140 F Do not use autoclaves or pasteurizers for the Cobalt AVL System Use of such methods to disinfect GlideScope Cobalt AVL System will cause permanent device da...

Page 37: ...ation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Interference can be determined by turning the device on and off If this device does cause interference...

Page 38: ...ght denotes the key has been activated Tutorial press and hold for three seconds to play the GlideScope 4 Step Technique tutorial The main component of GlideScope Cobalt AVL System is the digital full...

Page 39: ...all new recordings not previously downloaded Download All indicates which button to press to download all video recordings Cancel Download indicates which button to press to cancel download USB Not F...

Page 40: ...ort Connect a USB drive to down load video Video Baton Port Connect the video baton cable Video Out Port Connect the HDMI to DVI cable from the external monitor Mounting Plate Use this plate to connec...

Page 41: ...obalt AVL Monitor using the 12VDC Medical Power Supply provided only by Verathon 4 Connect a video baton to the monitor and when preparing for intuba tion insert the baton into a Cobalt GVL Stat For s...

Page 42: ...30 68 70 570 Europe For additional contact information see page 50 GlideScope Cobalt AVL System Configurations You can set up the GlideScope Cobalt AVL System in two configurations Mount it on a mobil...

Page 43: ...charged Approximately 1 3 battery life remaining Approximately 2 3 battery life remaining Battery is 2 3 to fully charged Charge the Monitor Battery The Cobalt AVL monitor includes a lithium battery V...

Page 44: ...eed 41 C at the tip of the baton where the lighting and camera are located Insert the Video Baton into the GVL Stat To insert the Cobalt AVL Video Baton into the sterile single use GVL Stat 1 Before y...

Page 45: ...Figure 10 Connect one end of the video output cable to the HDMI socket Getting Started GlideScope Anti Fog Feature To ensure optimal results of the anti fog heating feature on the GlideScope video lar...

Page 46: ...nel of the monitor 4 Look at the monitor screen to verify that an image is being received from the video baton Note When you insert the video baton into a GVL Stat a small portion of the stat appears...

Page 47: ...ters 1 Press and release the Power button 2 Immediately within two seconds press and hold the External Video and Tutorial button simultaneously until processing update text message appears at the top...

Page 48: ...o ways On a mobile stand Figure 13 On an IV pole Figure 16 Set Up the Cobalt AVL on a Mobile Stand You can set up the Cobalt AVL System on a mobile stand The stand makes it easy for you to move the sy...

Page 49: ...the black height adjust ment knob counterclockwise 2 Raise or lower the pole to the desired height 3 Turn the knob clockwise to secure the pole at the desired height Adjust the Height of the Mobile St...

Page 50: ...e quick release mount Angle adjustment knob Quick release lever in locked position Locking pin in unlocked position Adjust the Monitor Angle Before you start using the GlideScope adjust the angle of t...

Page 51: ...cope Video Baton Cradle to the GVL Cradle 1 Hook the video baton cradle into the GVL Cradle Figure 17 To attach the GlideScope Video Baton Cradle directly to the mobile stand or IV pole 1 Screw the ce...

Page 52: ...e to the back panel of the monitor Figure 15 3 Make sure the quick release lever is in the release horizontal position 4 Slide the monitor onto the quick release mount 5 Press the quick release lever...

Page 53: ...eScope 4 Step Technique to perform intubations on page 32 7 Optional Download video to the USB drive Select the Correct Video Baton and Stat Make sure that you select the Cobalt AVL Video Baton and GV...

Page 54: ...arrow on the video baton cable with the arrow on the video socket 2 Insert the cable into the socket You will hear a click when the cable is successfully connected Note When disconnecting the connecto...

Page 55: ...VL GlideScope Anti Fog Feature To ensure optimal results of the anti fog heating feature on the GlideScope video laryngoscope perform the following steps 1 Prior to use open the GVL Stat pouch but do...

Page 56: ...corner of the monitor screen as a frame of reference Look at the monitor screen to verify that an image is being received from the video baton Figure 27 Frame of reference The GVL Stat is a sterile s...

Page 57: ...he Cobalt AVL System records video using memory inside the monitor 1 Power on the system 2 To start recording press the Record button 3 When you are ready to stop recording press the Record button aga...

Page 58: ...d the GVL Stat are designed to be inserted down the midline of the tongue to the epiglottis The Cobalt AVL Video Baton with a GVL Stat may be used to produce a Macintosh style lift of the epiglottis o...

Page 59: ...ottis by the Cobalt AVL Stat Maximum laryngeal exposure may not facilitate intubation reducing the elevation applied to the laryngoscope may make inserting the ET tube easier Tips for Working with End...

Page 60: ...drive has sufficient memory to store the video files you want to download A minimum of 1 GB USB Drive is required to download all files To start downloading video files press the Download button Thre...

Page 61: ...ctors and cable insulation integrity To ensure patient safety users should perform a routine inspection of the GlideScope Cobalt AVL Video Baton before every use to ensure that all endoscopic componen...

Page 62: ...s in all applications Device Sterile Use Spaulding s CDC Classification Disinfection Sterilization Low Level Int Level High Level Video Baton Non sterile Reusable Noncritical X GVL Stat Sterile Single...

Page 63: ...igh Ortho Phthalaldehyde 0 55 0 55 exposure for 12 minutes at 20 C or as per manufacturer s instructions High Peracetic Acid 0 2 0 2 exposure for minimum 12 minutes at 5 56 C or as per manufacturer s...

Page 64: ...tions See comments on right Classified as a chemical sterilant Isopropyl Alcohol Solution 70 70 exposure for 10 minutes at 20 C Intermediate 70 used to wipe down with minimum 1 minute exposure Low Ble...

Page 65: ...the product is exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F Figure 33 Monitor the color of temperature indicator to avoid overheating the Cobalt AVL Video Baton Temperature indicator Cleaning the Cobalt A...

Page 66: ...an corrode the stainless steel inserts and damage the connector pins You can also use a soft brush to scrub the video baton taking care not to damage the camera lens However do not use a wire brush be...

Page 67: ...ration and temperature recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer Disinfect the equip ment following the disinfectant manufacturer s instructions or as stated in Table 3 on page 37 4 After the disin...

Page 68: ...e it has been determined that the GlideRite Rigid Stylet is compatible with the autoclaving cycle in Table 4 on page 38 Replacing the GlideScope Monitor Battery Under normal operating conditions the m...

Page 69: ...agrees to send the defective unit to Verathon cleaned and disinfected as appropriate upon receipt of the loaner unit and the customer agrees to return the loaner unit within two 2 business days of rec...

Page 70: ...isclaimer of Additional Warranties There are no understandings agreements representations of warranties expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose...

Page 71: ...ective 0413 for Sterile Devices Canadian Standards Association CSA mark of certification to applicable standards for electromedical equipment Tested to Federal Communications Commission Requirements C...

Page 72: ...ght at camera 9 mm Width at camera 9 mm Max blade width in front of camera 9 mm GVL Stat 1 Length blade tip to handle 44 mm Height at camera 9 mm Width at camera 10 mm Max blade width in front of came...

Page 73: ...T Stylet Handle Length 31 mm Handle Width 40 mm Stylet Rod Length 394 mm Distal Tip Diameter 5 mm GlideRite Guide Height 190 mm Width 98 mm Thickness 15 mm IV Pole Mount Weight 0 9 kg Arm Length 27 cm...

Page 74: ...060 hPa Shipping and Storage Conditions Temperature 20 C to 45 C Relative Humidity 0 to 95 Atmospheric Pressure 440 1060 hPa Charging Conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C Relative Humidity 0 to 95 Atmos...

Page 75: ...le 0810 0126 GlideScope Video Baton Cradle 1 2 0810 0151 GlideScope Video Baton Cradle 3 4 0810 0134 Cobalt AVL Mobile Stand 0800 0410 Cobalt AVL IV Pole Mounting Kit 0810 0200 Universal Accessory Bas...

Page 76: ...e Headquarters 20001 North Creek Parkway Bothell WA 98011 U S A 800 331 2313 US and Canada only 425 867 1348 Fax 425 883 2896 verathon com Manufacturer Verathon Medical Canada ULC 4224 Manor Street Bu...

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