LifePort Kidney Transporter Operator’s Manual 755-00002 Rev K
16
Unpacking, Setup and Preliminary Testing
Overview
This section provides information for use upon receiving, unpacking, setting up and preliminarily testing LifePort
Kidney Transporter. The instructions provided in this section are to be performed one-time only. Routine
operating instructions are provided in the section titled
Using LifePort Kidney Transporter
on page 22.
Introduction
LifePort Kidney Transporter is shipped in a special container that is marked for appropriate handling. It
should be opened and checked only by a responsible person trained and qualified in working with electronic
medical equipment.
Selecting a Home Base Station
A home base station should be designated for each LifePort Kidney Transporterwhere it can be set up
and recharged between cases. The home base station should be a secure area and provide a clean
bench top or tabletop space. The following facilities and utilities are required:
•
Climate controlled 24 hours a day to standard office or laboratory conditions (approximately
21°C, 50% humidity).
•
No direct sunlight.
•
AC electrical outlets (2 to 4 plugs: 120V/15A in the USA).
•
Storage for LifePort Kidney Transporter Kidney Disposables, batteries, tools and spares.
•
Space to place the LifePort Kidney Transporter Cover when it is removed.
•
Easy access to crushed or cubed ice (hollow cubes not recommended).
•
Easy access to a sink for clean-up and to provide water for the ice bath.
•
Easy access to medical waste disposal.
•
Easy access to refrigerated storage for perfusate and other medications.
•
Tabletop space for Battery Charger (optional) and computer with USB port (recommended).
•
Storage for transplant coordinator gear: cart, bags, procedure kits and coolers.
•
Proximity to operating rooms and ready access to car, ambulance or helicopter loading areas.
Unpacking and Inspecting
Carefully remove LifePort Kidney Transporter and its accessories from the Shipping Container. Save the
packing materials for shipping and storage.
After unpacking, thoroughly inspect the system and all accessories for damage. During this inspection,
ensure that:
•
LifePort Kidney Transporter housing is not bent or distorted.
•
There are no dents, chips or cracks in the housing surface.
•
Manual controls and movable parts, such as connectors, operate properly.
•
Control Panels are properly aligned.
•
All items listed on the shipping documents are present.
Report any damage found from this inspection to the carrier immediately. If you have any concerns
about the condition of LifePort Kidney Transporter or Accessories, contact the Organ Recovery Systems
Perfusion Helpline.
Running Preliminary Tests
Perform the following trial run with LifePort Kidney Transporter to make sure that it is working properly.
After each step, observe the system to make sure that it functions as described and that there are no
malfunctions, leaks or irresolvable errors. If difficulties arise during setup and checkout, refer to the
section titled
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
on page 50.