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IntuBrite VLS 6600 Series Edge Video Laryngoscope Operating
Instructions
Intended Use:
The rigid laryngoscope is intended for use in
laryngoscopy to examine and visualize the upper airway and glottis.
Please read the instructions carefully before attempting to operate the
VLS 66xx Edge.
I. Device Assembly and Disassembly
1. Select the appropriate VLS video blade or video wand for the
patient.
2. Position the blade or wand connection point to the video handle
mounting block and snap into position by pushing down on the tip of
the blade or wand.
3. If using video wand, slide disposable sheath over wand until it
clicks into place. To remove sheath, unhook from locking tabs and
slide off.
4. Removal of the video blade and wand from handles is
accomplished through reverse of action in Step 2: pulling up on the
tip of the blade and separating the blade connection point from the
handle mounting block.
5. VLS 6630 EDGE PLUS (ONLY) WITH REMOVABLE MONITOR:
Attach monitor to handle by aligning the arrow on the monitor stem
with the blue mark on the handle connector. Gently push- do not
force- the stem into the connector. The stem will lock into position
when fully inserted. Disassembly involves pulling back on the
movable sleeve of the stem and gently separating the monitor from
the handle.
II. Operating the VLS 66xx Edge Monitor
Startup
1. Press, briefly hold and then release the PWR key in the lower left
hand corner of the monitor. The system will then power up and
display the IntuBrite logo for a few seconds, and will then be fully
functional. If a video blade is appropriately fitted to the handle,
an image from the camera will appear on the screen.
2. Upon turning on the monitor, for a few seconds the screen will
project in the lower left hand corner a small battery symbol icon
