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Chapter 4, Safety and Patient Care Precautions
P/N 120745-IE, Manual revision: AA
Haemonetics
®
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
User Manual
Storing and Handling the Device and Disposables
Safe and successful operation depends in part on the proper routine handling
of the Cell Saver Elite device and disposables. The operator should be aware
of the problems that could result if the device or disposable material is stored,
installed or used incorrectly.
Storing and
Handling the
Device
Warning: If the Cell Saver Elite device is stored at a temperature outside the
operating temperature range, allow sufficient time for the device to
equilibrate to room temperature before use.
Do not operate or store the Elite device in an area where flammable gases or
vapors are present. The user should always handle the device with clean, dry
hands or gloves.
Storing and
Handling the
Disposables
Minimize the length of storage for disposables by using sets with an earlier
expiration date before using those with a later expiration date. This is referred
to as the first-in, first-out (FIFO) technique.
All disposable material should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area free from
exposure to chemical vapors. Many plastic materials are sensitive to chemicals
such as solvents, refrigerants and detergents. The mechanical properties of
plastic material may be seriously degraded when exposed to solvent vapors.
Avoid direct contact of the disposable plastic materials with all halogenated
hydrocarbon-based anesthetic agents, e.g., Isoflurane (Forane), Enflurane
(Efrane or Ethrane), Halothane (Fluothane or Rhodialothan); these agents
attack plastics.
The user should always handle the disposable set components with clean, dry
hands or gloves to avoid contaminating the surface of disposable plastic
components with chemicals.
Inspecting the
Components
Prior to installation, the user should inspect the disposable set components for
twisted or flattened sections. Any product complaints or concerns should be
reported to Haemonetics in a timely manner.
After installing the disposable set, the user should verify the correct placement
of the individual elements, prior to initiating a collection procedure. It is
important that the tubing remain free of any twists or occlusions which could
cause a flow obstruction.