Troubleshooting
171
Haemonetics
®
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
+ User Manual
P/N 130859-US, Manual Revision: AA
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Long Empty
Explanation:
The air detector did not sense air when expected, indicating that the device may have pumped
more than the expected volume of fluid from the bowl or that a tubing occlusion could be
preventing fluid from emptying as expected.
Corrective Action:
1. Ensure that fluid is not transferring from the waste bag to the bowl, which would indicate loss
of sterile air.
NOTE:
If fluid is transferring from the waste bag to the bowl, waste may have reached the RBC
bag. The contents of the RBC bag should be returned to the bowl to be washed again.
2. Check the tubing for correct placement in the air detector.
3. Check the effluent tubing for correct placement in the effluent line sensor.
4. Check the effluent tubing for kinks and occlusions.
5. Check the blue and red tubing for kinks and occlusions.
NOTE:
If a kink or occlusion is found in the blue tubing, it is recommended to QC the RBC
product to ensure no hemolysis occurred.
6. Touch
Continue
to continue.
NOTE:
When in Quick Transfer mode, the following steps are also displayed:
7. Touch
New Transfer
to begin a new Fill cycle.
8. Touch
End Quick Transfer
to end Quick Transfer and return to Cell Salvage automated
mode.
Event Troubleshooting
If the error message continues, the user should remove the bowl, tilt it upside down and visually
check the base for cracks directly on or extending from the ribs:
If no cracks are observed and the procedure is complete, proceed with using the blood in
the reinfusion bag. No further action is required. If continuing with the procedure, use a
new processing set.
If cracks are confirmed, the user should assume incomplete washing of the bowl contents,
and the wash cycle should be repeated on blood that is in the reinfusion bag. Take any
residual RBCs in the reinfusion bag, and empty its contents into the collection reservoir to
repeat the wash cycle using a new processing set. The salvaged blood may be reinfused
to the patient. Cracked bowls should be reserved, reported and returned to the
manufacturer.
Table 22, Event Messages
ID #
Event Message Text