P/N 53063-30, Manual revision: B
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Presenting the Cell Saver 5+ System
P
RESENTING
SPECIAL
C
ELL
S
AVER
5+
FEATURES
The CS5+ model improves upon the design and performance of its prede-
cessors by processing shed blood faster without compromising the quality of
the end product (packed RBCs). Haemonetics has improved and streamlined
the features and functions of earlier units to meet the demands and needs of
the modern operating room. An onboard computer (microprocessor) uses
data from a variety of sensors to control the processing of blood, allowing an
unprecedented level of automation.
Automated operation
Through the use of an
effluent line sensor
, the CS5+ device determines the
optimal processing parameters by procedure. These parameters have been
thoroughly tested and carefully calculated to produce consistently optimal
results under most operating conditions. Although it is possible to reprogram
the parameters, changes should be carefully considered.
An optical RBC sensor
in the centrifuge well, an ultrasonic air detector on
the tubing line and an optical effluent line sensor provide information to the
CS5+ microprocessor which then regulates the cycles of the device based
on this information.
The
ultrasonic air detector
monitors the flow in the tubing. When air in the
pump tubing is detected, the pump is stopped, the appropriate tubing is
clamped and a message is sent to the display. The
centrifuge well optical
sensor
monitors the red blood cell level in the bowl. This sensor initiates
tripping to the WASH state when the RBC level indicates a high hematocrit.
The
effluent line sensor
monitors the quality of the effluent blood as it leaves
the bowl. As a result of these readings, the system could initiate one of the
following actions:
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Determining when the RBCs are adequately washed.
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Slowing the pump rate in the WASH state if RBC spillage is detected.
Computer guided setup
The on-board microprocessor guides the operator in setting up the system
through a list of installation instructions. For assistance in setting up the
CS5+ system, the operator can use the Help key on the control panel (as
described in
) to receive a list of instructions as follows:
