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LifePort Kidney Transporter Operator’s Manual
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Set Up LifePort Kidney Transporter
CAUTION:
LifePort Kidney Transporter weighs 45 lbs (20.4 kg) fully loaded. Use proper lifting
procedures to avoid injury.
1. Place LifePort Kidney Transporter so that the Outer Display is easily accessible.
2. Unlatch and remove LifePort Kidney Transporter Cover and store it nearby.
3. Complete your review of LifePort Kidney Transporter, ensuring it is secure, intact, and that nothing
appears damaged, before starting the preliminary tests.
Fill the Ice Container
NOTE:
USE ONLY ICE AND COLD WATER
in LifePort Kidney Transporter Ice Container. A mixture of ice
and cold water in the Ice Container will ensure that temperatures remain within the appropriate range for
clinical kidney preservation.
1. Open the
Ice Container and fill with
crushed or pelletized ice, pushing the ice as far in as possible.
2. Pour approximately 1 Liter of cold water (less than 10°C) into the Ice Container, which will gradually
loosen the ice.
3. Add more ice and another 0.5–1.0 Liter of cold water until the Ice Container is full, maximizing the
amount of ice added.
4. Replace and lock the Ice Container Lid.
Load LifePort Kidney Transporter Disposable Perfusion Circuit
NOTE:
As this is a preliminary test, aseptic technique does not have to be followed. For detailed, sterile
instructions, refer to LifePort Kidney Transporter Disposable Perfusion Circuit Instructions For Use.
1. Ensure Locking Arms and Pumphead Raceway are open on LifePort Kidney Transporter.
2. Unpack LifePort Kidney Transporter Disposable Perfusion Circuit and place into the Ice Container.
3. Position the Tubeframe upright, perpendicular to the Pump Deck. Insert the hinges into the receivers
before rotating the
Tubeframe flat onto the
Pump Deck.
4. Stretch the Pump Tubing Loop around the Infusion Pump. Close and latch the Pumphead Raceway.
5. Rotate the Pump Deck Locking Arm 90 degrees until it clicks into place.
6. Connect the Pressure Sensor Cable from the Pump Deck to the Pressure Sensor Connector on the
Tubeframe.
7. Remove the Inner and Outer Perfusion Circuit Lids and pour 1 Liter of cold (less than 10°C) water into
the LifePort Kidney Transporter Disposable Perfusion Circuit.
8. Replace and secure the Inner and Outer Perfusion Circuit Lids.
Energize the LifePort Kidney Transporter
1. Connect the Power Cord to LifePort Kidney Transporter External Connections Panel and plug it into an AC
mains electrical outlet.
2. Press and hold the
POWER
button until you hear an audible beep, then release.
3. On the Control Panel, you should observe the following:
• The screens illuminate.
• The pressure setpoint shows default value of 30 mmHg.
• Mode control displays show
WASH
,
PRIME
, and
INFUSE
.
