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Operator Instructions:
Make certain the unit is stable and on a flat surface; make sure the syringe does not contain excess fluid –
any excess fluid must be discharged outside the device.
Turn the Sharps Terminator
®
on by pressing the On button once. The device will run a diagnostic sequence:
turn on all LEDs, test the cutting mechanism, electrodes, swarf tube, and the UV light to assure device is fully
functional. The solid blue LED light on the top of the device will illuminate when the unit is finished running
this sequence and is ready to burn a needle.
The device is designed to start burning the needle automatically when it is inserted. After the needle is
consumed, the cutting blade will cut the burned needle tip. The cut and burned needle tip will then fall into
the swarf collection tube. The white UV LED will illuminate for 1.5 minutes. During this time an additional
needle may be burned after 7 seconds (See Test Burning below). The blue LED will remain on for 3 minutes
after the last needle burned waiting for another needle. Then it will automatically shut off to conserve
battery life.
Using one hand, insert the needle straight into the opening on top of the device. Insert the needle downward
with light to medium pressure while rotating or twisting the syringe. Heavy gauge needles will require a little
more pressure than light gauge needles. Allow the device to consume the needle without forcing the needle
into the device. Lighter gauge needles are more easily bent, and require much less downward pressure
Note:
The needle must be inserted straight into the device. The twisting or rotating action will allow more of
the needle to be consumed closer to the needle hub, especially for lighter gauge needles.
After the needle is destroyed and the cutter severs the burned tip, remove the plastic syringe and
immediately dispose of it in compliance with all regulations and guidelines in your area. Always follow all
universal safety precautions when handling needles.
The device has a feature to notify the user that the swarf tube is almost full. The device will hold 30 burned
needle tips. On the 25
th
through the 30
th
needle cycle, the blue LED will flash 5 times after a burn cycle then
return to solid blue indicating the swarf tube needs to be emptied soon. On the 30
th
needle, the device will
no longer allow burning and the swarf tube must be emptied.
Test Burning
: When test burning needles to become familiar with the device, do not burn 18-20 gauge
needles back-to-back. Wait at least 2 minutes between cycles. When burning 21 to 27 gauge needles, wait at
least 1 minute between cycles. Use a stop watch for this if necessary.
Miss Burns
: While learning to operate the device, you may encounter a partially burned needle. If this
happens, simply re-insert the needle after 7 seconds and finish burning it. If there is metal still present on the
syringe, discard the syringe and remaining needle nub into a sharps container.
A small amount of smoke or a small spark may escape the needle seat. This is normal and should not be
cause for alarm. This is a byproduct of the burning process.
