Preparing to Perform a Procedure
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Spectra Optia Apheresis System Operator’s Manual
Loading the Lower and Upper Bearings and the Upper Collar
1
Insert the narrow part of the lower bearing into the lower bearing holder (Figure 5-8) and the narrow part of
the upper bearing into the upper bearing holder (Figure 5-9). Ensure that the braided section of the loop is
not twisted.
2
Position the upper collar below the upper collar holder and insert the line into the holder (Figure 5-10). Pull
the line up to secure the upper collar in the holder (Figure 5-11).
3
Spin the centrifuge clockwise to ensure that it rotates freely.
4
Close the centrifuge door.
5
Touch
Load
. The system lowers the cassette and performs several tests to verify that the tubing set and the
system components function properly.
6
Discard the empty tubing set package, according to your standard operating procedures.
Figure 5-8:
Lower bearing inserted in the lower bearing
holder
Figure 5-9:
Upper bearing inserted in the upper bearing holder
Figure 5-10:
Line inserted in the upper collar holder
Figure 5-11:
Upper collar secured in the upper collar holder
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