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DESCRIPTION:

• The EZ-IO® Power Driver is a sealed,

hand-held, lithium battery powered
medical device.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Driver Ref. numbers: 9040 (Tactical); 9058 (Civilian).
• Applied Parts: EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular

Access Needles – 15 mm; 25 mm; 45 mm.

SAFETY INFORMATION:

• Indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and other safety information are

contained in the Instructions for Use for the EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access System.

• Please consult the Instructions for Use for the EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access

System before applying. If there are questions, or if this information sheet is missing,
immediately contact your local Teleflex sales representative.

• Additional product information can be found at ArrowEZIO.com.
• In the unlikely event of a driver failure, remove the EZ-IO® Power Driver, grasp the

needle set by hand, and advance the needle set into the medullary space while twisting
the needle set. As with any emergency medical device carrying a backup is a strongly
advised protocol.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS:

In order for EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access System products to perform properly, the
following conditions are recommended. Failure to comply with these conditions will void any
applicable warranties.

• Use this product only in accordance with this manual and applicable product labeling.
• Adjustments, modifications, technical maintenance or repairs are not allowed.
• Do not connect this product or its components to products not recommended by Teleflex.
• Use only EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access needle sets with this product.
• Visually inspect driver for cracks and sharp corners before use.
• Avoid spilling fluids on any part of this product.
• Do not use cleaners that combine a quaternary ammonium compound with Ethanol (i.e.

CaviWipes1™ and Sani-Cloth® Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipe).

• Do not use excessive force during insertion. Let the EZ-IO® Power Driver do the work.
• Only chemicals listed in the table are validated for use with the EZ-IO Power Driver.

STORAGE:

• The EZ-IO® Power Driver and accessories may be stored at temperatures between

-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) at a non-condensing relative humidity up to 90%.

• The driver and its battery have a shelf life of 10 years.
• The driver operating/useful life is approximately 500 insertions. However, this number

may vary since life expectancy is dependent on actual usage (bone density and insertion

time), storage, and frequency of testing.

• When storing the Vascular Access Pak (VAP) remove the trigger guard to prevent accidental

activation of the EZ-IO® Power Driver.

BATTERY INFORMATION:

• Drivers are sealed and not intended to be opened.
• Batteries are not replaceable.

INDICATORS & ALERTS:

• EZ-IO® Power Driver LED will be solid green when trigger is activated and has sufficient power.
• EZ-IO® Power Driver LED will blink red when the trigger is activated and has less than 10% of

battery life remaining. Purchase and replace the EZ-IO® Power Driver.

• EZ-IO® Power Driver LED will not light, or will briefly light, when the battery has expired. Use a

backup driver or the manual insertion method.

CARE AND CLEANING:

Follow hospital/institutional policy for handling contaminated devices when cleaning the EZ-IO®
Power Driver.
Do not immerse the EZ-IO® Power Driver or use excessive amount of liquid when performing cleaning.

1. Wipe the EZ-IO® Power Driver surface and lanyard (if present) using a cloth or wipe

moistened with a cleaning solution identified in the table below to remove all visible debris.

2. Once visible debris has been removed, use additional cloths or wipes moistened with the

selected cleaning solution and allow the EZ-IO® Power Driver to remain in contact with the
cleaner per cleaning solution manufacturer’s recommendation.

3. Allow to air dry.

Battery

Indicator

Lanyard

Attachment

Point

Drive

Shaft

BODY

TRIGGER

SEALED

LITHIUM