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V. Troubleshooting, System Maintenance and
Specifications
Refer to the MPVS
Ultra
training CD (001-1058) for more information.
Each catheter is delivered with Instructions for Use, complete with care and cleaning
instructions.
Proper Handling is Critical to Maximizing the Use-Life of Millar's Ultra-miniature P-
V Catheters
The Mikro-Tip
®
catheter is a robust yet delicate precision instrument.
Presoak the catheter tip for at least 30 minutes prior to use in saline or distilled water
maintained at body temperature. Only soak the catheter tip. Do not submerge the catheter’s
electrical connectors, as doing so will damage the sensitive electronics housed inside!
The presoak helps prepare the pressure sensor diaphragm for the "wet" biological
environment. Presoaking the catheter tip in body-temperature fluid also helps prevent
pressure signal drift and negative pressure recordings. The presoak can be done by gently
inserting the catheter tip into a beaker, dish, or through the tip of a syringe.
Do not, under any circumstances
Bend
Kink
Fold
Cut
Pinch
Crush
the Mikro-Tip
®
catheter, especially around the sensor/electrode area!
These actions could severely damage the catheter or render the catheter unusable and result
in costly repair or replacement charges!
Troubleshootin
g
Theor
y
of Operation
