FLUSHING PUMP OFP
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3.1
Remove the cap from the fluid container and sterilise both items by autoclaving before use. The irrigation tube and filter
must also be autoclaved before use (see Section 4).
NOTE
Remove the cap from the fluid container and autoclave separately. Otherwise, effective autoclaving will not be
possible, which could pose an infection control risk or cause tissue irritation.
The irrigation tube should be kept as straight as possible during autoclaving to avoid a permanent set forming.
A colour change in the irrigation tubing is normal after autoclaving, this will not affect performance and will
recover if left to rest.
3.2
Place the OFP on a level flat surface below patient level, ensuring the fluid container is not exposed to heat emitted from
adjacent equipment, such as a light source.
3.3
Insert the footswitch tube into the footswitch connection port on the front panel (Figure 3-1).
FIGURE 3-1
Footswitch
Footswitch connection port
3.4
Fill the fluid container with sterile water and replace the cap. Place the fluid container in the space provided (see Figure 3-2)
and secure with the Velcro strap.
CAUTION
Use of irrigation fluid other than sterile water may cause an infection risk to the patient.
FIGURE 3-2
Velcro strap
Fluid container holder
3.5
Thread the irrigation tube through the hole in the fluid container cap until it reaches the base of the fluid container.
