Hologic Aquilex, Instructions For Use Manual

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CAUTION!
To avoid affecting the accuracy of the deficit calculation ensure that the first step
of the container change is to disconnect tubing from the full containers. Remove
full containers from the scale immediately after that.
Only for U.S. operators Only use a certified (UL-listed), removable mains connection cable, type SJT, min-
imal 18 AWG, 3 leads. The plug connectors must comply with NEMA 5-15 and
IEC 16320-C13. Grounding will only be reliable if the equipment is connected to
a corresponding hospital grade socket.
3.2 Description of the Aquilex Fluid Control System
Technical application scope of the system The intrauterine pressure can be adjusted on the front of the pump. It can be pre-set
to a range between 40 and 150 mmHg. The maximun inflow rate is 800 ml/min and
is reduced automatically by the pump once the pre-set intrauterine pressure setting
has been reached.
The system has been designed to provide both fluid and vacuum systems that
maximize the performance of tissue removal systems, e.g. MyoSure®.
Suggested distension media The Aquilex Fluid Control System can be used with hypotonic, electrolyte-free
media (e.g., glycine 1.5% and sorbitol 3.0%) and isotonic, electrolyte containing
media (e.g., saline 0.9% and Lactated Ringer's).
Pressure measuring and regulating The system operates with a completely non-contact pressure measurement of
the irrigation medium. The contact-free pressure measurement is achieved by in-
tegrating the pressure chamber into the tubing system. The pressure chamber
transmits the irrigation fluid pressure to the electronics of the device via a pres-
sure sensor. The pressure control circuit continuously compares the desired pre-
set intrauterine pressure with the actual intrauterine pressure. The function of
this algorithm is to maintain the pre-set intrauterine pressure. Check for possible
leaks if the pre-set intrauterine pressure cannot be achieved.