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—– 550542 (Rev.6) 06/2016
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COLLECTION DEVICE
Canister:
800 cc disposable plastic with mechanical shut-off
(1200 cc version is also available)
Tubing:
14” with hydrophobic filter
VI.
800 cc Suction Canister System
Operating Instructions
Intended Use:
The suction canister is a device used to aspirate, remove or sample body fluids
CAUTION: BEFORE
assembling lid to canister, gently shake the lid to make sure the float valve shutoff mechanism is moving freely and is in the
open (down) position. On rare occasions in shipping and handling, the float will become lodged in the closed (upper) position. This may
result in loss of vacuum.
Directions for Use
1.
Hi-Flow Models Only
: Gently shake lid to verify shutoff mechanism moves freely.
2.
Place the lid on canister and press firmly around the entire perimeter.
Note:
Check to make sure that that the lid is tightly sealed.
3. Apply the pour spout cap firmly over pour spout.
4. Firmly attach the vacuum tube to the vacuum port and attach the patient tube to the patient port.
5.
ALWAYS
check all the connections to ensure they are properly sealed.
Note:
Test the assembly for vacuum leaks by turning on vacuum source and occluding the patient tubing with finger or thumb.
6. To help prevent fluid contamination to vacuum system,
ALWAYS
make sure the vacuum line is attached to the
vacuum port.
Disposal
1.
Turn off vacuum source and disconnect all tubing.
2.
Seal vacuum and patient ports with attached port caps.
3.
Remove canister from bracket and transport to disposal area.
Note:
DO NOT
lift the canister by the lid. The weight of the contents may cause the lid to separate from the canister.
4.
Dispose of the canister and lid in accordance with hospital/health care facility policy.
Hi-Flow Models Only
: Gently shake lid to verify shutoff mechanism moves freely.
CAUTION: Single
Use Only. DO NOT attempt to clean, sterilize or reuse canister.
Possible consequences of reuse include:
Implosion, fluid bypass and exposure to bloodbourne pathogens.
•
DO NOT
exceed vacuum level of 25” (640mm) Hg.
•
DO NOT
use in liposuction procedures.
•
DO NOT
apply continuous vacuum longer than 24 hours.
•
The canister is
NOT
intended to be used as a measuring device. It should
ONLY
be used for general reference and should
NEVER
be
used for specific measurement.
•
Canister contents are considered potentially hazardous. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and handle
accordingly.
