Equipment and Disposable Description
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ENERAL
OPERATION
This section provides a general overview of how the CS5+ works. For detailed
instructions for each protocol performed by the CS5+, consult Chapters 5 – 7.
Note: Note that the Cell Saver 5+ System is programmed to produce consistently
good results in most procedures. Carefully consider this prior to making any
changes to the original program or running the system in manual.
Cell Saver 5+ operation is simple. The level sensor on the reservoir bracket will
automatically initiate a FILL mode when the predetermined levels are detected.
Physical setup involves installing the harness (which consists of the tubing
through which the fluids will be collected, and later enter and exit the Cell Saver
System), hanging the appropriate solutions for washing and anticoagulating the
blood, and installing the bowl in the centrifuge well.
In the MODIFY mode the operator can modify some operational parameters
during Protocol Setup and during various stages of processing. But if no alter-
ations are made, the CS5+ automatically detects what size bowl is being used
during either the loading sequence or the first FILL mode.
Blood Collection
The collection of blood is the simplest of the Cell Saver System’s tasks. The blood
is collected into a collection reservoir (such as the LN 205) through an Aspiration
and Anticoagulation (A&A) Assembly (such as the LN 208). See page 1-16 for a
list of the disposable accessory devices that may be used with the device.
The A&A Assembly described earlier is attached to a suction tip. Mixing of
anticoagulant and blood is accomplished in the small mixing chamber of the
tubing connector. This mixing chamber is located behind the handle of the
suction tip, which is used to remove blood and fluids from the wound. Using the
A&A Assembly, the operator should aspirate with intermittent breaks in suction.
The blood and fluids are collected in the collection reservoir
Warning: Anticoagulant must be added to normal saline solution, not sterile
water or other irrigating solution.
It is important that shed blood suctioned from a patient be collected in a sterile
container such as the LN 205 Collection Reservoir, even if there is some doubt
that the amount collected will be sufficient to warrant processing by the Cell
Saver System. Once the blood is collected in the reservoir, it may be processed if
desired, or it may simply be discarded. Using the reservoir leaves open the option
to process.
