TRN-QRG-100125-US(AC)
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
+ System Operation Manual or authorized training.
Operating in Manual Mode
Filling
the Bowl
1. Touch
Fill
to initiate the Fill phase.
NOTE:
The Fill phase does not stop until the user presses another key, such as the Wash key.
Washing
the Cells
As the bowl is filling during either the Fill or Concentrate phase, observe when the RBC/supernatant interface reaches
a point just below the neck of the bowl. When this occurs, initiate the Wash phase:
1. Touch
Wash.
The volume of wash solution required depends upon factors such as the degree of hemodilution and amount of AC solution used.
Certain minimum volumes are required per cycle depending on the type of procedure. The user should continue washing until the
effluent line is clear.
NOTE:
If during the Wash phase, the RBC/supernatant interface disappears and RBCs begin to spill into the waste bag, touch
(Pause)
to allow the interface to reappear, then slowly increase to a rate that just maintains this interface (usually, 200mL/min or less).
Emptying
the Bowl
1. After the red cells have been processed, touch
Empty
to send them to the reinfusion bag.
The message “Centrifuge Stopping” is displayed until the centrifuge bowl comes to a complete stop.
The concentrated RBCs are then pumped from the bowl to the reinfusion bag.
Entering
Standby
mode
1. The Cell Saver Elite+ device transitions to the Standby mode when it detects the bowl is empty.
NOTE:
If the reservoir, contains more blood to be processed, touch Fill to initiate another fill cycle.
NOTE:
If the amount of fluid available in the reservoir for processing is insignificant, discard the remaining fluid with the
disposable set bowl according to local guidelines.
