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3.3 Canister Systems
The LSU can be delivered with a Reusable or a
Disposable Canister System as described below.
Both Canisters have a corresponding sized
Canister Holder.
3.3.1 LSU Reusable Canister System
The LSU Reusable Canister System consists of:
- A 1000 ml transparent plastic Canister.
- A Canister Lid w/Float Ball that prevents
overflow if the Canister is full or the LSU
tips over.
- An Aerosol Filter with tubing that protects
the LSU by preventing aerosols from entering
the Pump Unit.*
The Canister Lid contains a Float Ball that shuts
off the vacuum if the canister is full or the LSU
tips over.To reset the valve, remove the Angled
Connector from the VACUUM Inlet.
The LSU Reusable Canister System must
not be used without the Aerosol Filter
or the Float Ball.
It is recommended always to have extra Aerosol
Filters with the LSU in case one has to be
discarded.
*The Aersol Filter is not intended for microbio-
logical or for particle filtration.
Decontamination must be performed in accor-
dance with section 6.4.
For the Aerosol Filter the instructions below
must be followed:
- The Aerosol Filter is not designed for
decontamination.
- It is recommended that the Aerosol Filter be
replaced after each use or at least once every
shift. If the LSU is used on patients or in areas
where cross contamination is not an issue, the
Aerosol Filter should be replaced at least
once a month.
-
If the Aerosol Filter becomes wet, it should
be replaced immediately or as soon as
possible after use.
Gasket
Suction Catheter Adapter
Vacuum seal
PATIENT Inlet
VACUUM Inlet.
Canister
Aerosol Filter
Angled Connector
Patient Suction Tubing
Canister Lid w/Float Ball
