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adapter tip. Catheters should be firmly seated into the adapter tip
before use. The adapter tip should then be pushed over the intake
valve. A double male connector is provided to use the adapter tip
with female-ended catheters.
Cartridge Removal
1. Hold the handle as shown with the tip pointed away from you.
With the heel of your left palm, push out on the cartridge reservoir
while gripping the handle frame beneath the nozzle with the fingers
of your left hand.
2. As the cartridge pops out, catch it with your right hand, pivot it
to a right angle position and remove. As an additional safe-guard
against leakage, the protective cap can be replaced over the intake
valve.
Troubleshooting
Clogging-Intake
Clogging of the intake valve is
minimized due to its large (1/2”)
bore. If a very large particle clogs
the tip, increased resistance will be
felt when squeezing the handle. By
keeping the handle squeezed, the
particle can be held on the tip and
lifted out of the patient’s mouth. To
unclog the intake valve, keep the
tip pointed down and push through or remove the stuck particle.
Suctioning can then be continued as before.
Clogging-Exhaust
The exhaust valve has been
positioned to limit the possibility of
it becoming clogged during use. If
the 425 ml cartridge becomes full,
the exhaust filter could clog. This can
also happen if the cartridge is partially
full and is held tip up. If the exhaust
filter clogs, the handle will not return
to the ready (compressed cartridge)
position. In this situation, flip open the exhaust valve cap that holds
the filter. In most cases, the exhaust valve will clear and the unit will
again operate.
Note
With the exhaust filter removed, some emesis may escape through the
exhaust valve.
Cleaning
Handle can be cleaned and disinfected after patient use.
1. Wash and scrub in warm soapy water.
2. Rinse in clean water for min 1 min.
3. Submerge for 10 minutes in a 0.5%
Sodium Hypochlorite solution.
4. Rinse under running tap water for 3 min.
5. Allow to dry completely.
Check the handle’s condition and function before returning it to
service.
Specifications
Spesification Operation
Peak Airflow: 70 liters/minute
Vacuum, Approximately 380 mmHg plus (51 kPa plus)
Vacuum Range, Approximately
170 mmHg – 380 mmHg plus
(23 kPa – 51 kPa plus)
Physical Characteristics
Size (fully assembled):
14.5” x 2.7” x 4.8”
(37cm x 7cm x 12,2cm)
Weight Approximately: 10.3 oz. (292g)
Cartridge Capacity 425ml
Environmental
Operating Temperature -18˚C to 45˚C (0˚F to 100˚F)
Storage Temperature -40˚C to 63˚C (-40˚F to 150˚F)
Materials
Handle
PA, PC, Stainless steel, POM,
PP, Foam
Cartridge HDPE, LDPE
Catheter Adapter TPE
Connector Double Male PA
Dimensions
Cartridge Spout Approximately 15 cm
Symbol Glossary
Single Patient Use. Do not re-use.
This medical device complies with the general safety
and performance requirements of Regulation (EU)
2017/745 for medical devices.
Medical Device
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by
or on the order of a physician.
Limited Warranty
Please refer to the GlobalWarranty statement for additional terms
and conditions (www.laerdal.com)
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