SA
35 and
SA
36
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Manual 118 Issue 15
Page 10 of 28
Warning!
When replacing a full collection container, be aware of its weight and ensure
handling the collection container is comfortable to avoid the possibility of
spillage. Transport of the
SA
suction unit with a full jar attached is not
advised.
3.9 Disposable Liner Systems
The
SA
suction units have been designed to accept various disposable liner systems. When fitted,
protection of the unit against overflow is entirely dependent upon the correct use of the appropriate
liner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
Warning!
No liability can be accepted by MGE for units affected by the occurrence of
overflow when Disposable Liner Systems are being used.
3.9.1 VacSax suction system
•
Place liner into collection container and push firmly.
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Push the taper connector on the vacuum tubing from the
suction controller into the vacuum port with a twisting
motion.
•
Connect the patient tubing firmly to the patient port to
ensure a good fit.
•
Turn on the
SA
suction unit.
•
Confirm suction is present at the patient tube by occluding
the patient tube end.
•
After the suction procedure – disconnect the patient tube and fit stopper located on rim
into the port.
•
Turn OFF the
SA
suction unit and remove the liner for disposal.
The collection container may be sterilised by autoclaving at 121°C or by washing with water based
disinfectants. Before autoclaving, rinse the collection container well to remove any detergent.
3.9.2 Abbott Receptal Disposable Suction System
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Place the collection container in the
bracket making sure that the tee
connection on the collection container is
tight. Fully extend the liner, and place it
into the collection container. Make sure that the liner is
tightly secured in the collection container.
•
The liner incorporates an internal shut off valve,
which protects the vacuum source from
contamination. Connect the vacuum source tubing
(from the filter) to one side of the tee connection and
the lid to the other side using the ‘yellow to yellow’
coding.
•
Connect the patient tube to the patient connection, either directly or by using the optional
elbow piece, which prevents kinking of the patient tubing.
•
Turn on the
SA
suction unit to inflate the liner and the collection container is now ready
for use.
•
For maximum safety and to minimise the risk of contamination when dismantling, the fluid
level must not rise above the ‘DO NOT FILL ABOVE THIS LINE’ mark on the collection
container.
•
At the end of the procedure, the
SA
suction unit should remain switched on while the
patient suction tubing is removed from the patient port and discarded.
•
Disconnect the liner lid tubing from the tee connection and immediately reconnect the
yellow connector to the patient port with a push and twist motion.
Tee Connection
Yellow to Yellow
Patient
Connection
Filter
