Medrad Mark 7 Arterion, Operation Manual

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MEDRAD
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Mark 7 Arterion Injection System
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8.
Carefully observe the FluiDots indicators to ensure that fluid is present in the syringe. Verify
that the FluiDots indicators are round in the filled portion of the syringe. The rounded shape
of the FluiDots indicators varies according to the type of contrast media, but an oblong shape
indicates the presence of air. Rounded FluiDots indicators do not indicate the total absence of
air bubbles in the syringe tip.
Figure 10 - 2: FluiDots Indicators
9.
Purge all air out of syringe after filling. Turn the Manual Knob (J) clockwise to remove air from
the syringe.
10.
Visually confirm that all air bubbles have been removed from the syringe. Tap syringe after
filling to facilitate air removal.
11.
Remove the Quick Fill Tube from the syringe tip.
12.
The system is ready to accept installation of the High Pressure Connector Tubing (HPCT). If
you are not installing the HPCT at this time, replace the sterile dustcap.
NOTE:
Refer to "5.4 - High Pressure Connector Tubing Specifications (Non-Twist & Go)"
for high pressure connector tubing specifications.
10.3 Installing and Purging Standard High Pressure Connector Tubing
Air Embolism Hazard - Serious patient injury or death may result.
• Securely tighten the high pressure connector tubing to syringe connection. Component
damage may result from the use of tools during tightening.
• Remove all air from the high pressure connector tubing.
• Use caution when removing air from the syringe or tubing connections. Component
damage may result from the use of tools during air removal.
• Ensure that patient is not connected while purging air from high pressure connecting
tubing, or engaging or advancing plunger.
Bloodborne Contamination Hazard - Serious patient and/or worker injury or death may
result.
• Securely tighten the high pressure connector tubing to syringe connection. Component
damage may result from the use of tools during tightening.
• Use caution when removing air from the syringe or tubing connections. Component
damage may result from the use of tools during air removal.
• Avoid contact of and damage to syringe tip, tubing, and connections when manipulating
injector position.
• Do no reuse disposables.
• Do not exceed pressure identified on the disposable packaging.
Environmental Contamination Hazard - Minor or moderate patient and/or worker injury may
result.
• Follow sterile technique principles, specifically, maintain sterility of the syringe tip and the
high pressure connector tubing.
• Do not reuse disposables.
CAUTION