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User's Manual

VL400 Series

Video Laryngoscope

Summary of Contents for UESCOPE VL400 Series

Page 1: ...User s Manual VL400 Series Video Laryngoscope ...

Page 2: ...served No reproduc tion in any form of this manual in whole or in part may be made without the written authorization from Zhejiang UE Medical Corp UESCOPE is a registered trademark of UE Medical Devices Inc Rev 1 1 November 2016 Distributed by UE Medical Devices Inc 831 Beacon Street Suite 136 Newton MA 02459 USA www uescope com Manufacturer Zhejiang UE Medical Corp 8 Youyi Road Baita EDZ Xianju Z...

Page 3: ...perating Instructions 6 2 1 Getting Started 6 2 2 Intubation Procedure 8 2 3 Factors that Influence Successful Intubation 9 3 Cleaning and Maintenance 12 3 1 General Guideline 12 3 2 Cleaning Monitor 13 3 3 Cleaning Video Baton 14 3 4 Cleaning Video Blade 14 3 5 Cleaning Video Stylet 14 4 Troubleshooting 15 5 Warranty 16 ...

Page 4: ...x and for placement of an tracheal tube It is also very helpful for teaching and clinical training of tracheal intubation in both regular and difficult airway 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power Indicator 2 USB Port 3 Two Way Axis 4 Twist N Lock 5 Handle 6 Power Switch 7 LCD Screen 8 Blade 9 Camera 1 2 Components and Specifications The UESCOPE VL400 video laryngoscope system consists of one LCD moni tor mou...

Page 5: ...e standard monitor and monitor with on board recording capability The optional recording function can take photos and videos and store them in its internal memory Saved image files can then be transferred to a computer through established USB connection Standard Monitor Monitor with Recording Integration Monitor can be tilted 130 degree and turned 270 degree allowing visualization from every direc...

Page 6: ...pe blade shape with a slight angulation at the end Video blades are available in various sizes for pediatric and adult patient usage Video blades are reusable They need to be reprocessed between uses Video Blade Video Baton with disposable cover Video Stylet Video Baton Disposable Cover Camera CMOS Angle of View 60 Light Source High intensity LED Illuminance 150 LUX Sizes Mac 2 Mac 3 Mac 4 Weight ...

Page 7: ...intensity LED Illuminance 200 LUX Stylet Length 360 mm Stylet OD 5 2 mm Tracheal Tube Size 5 5 9 0 mm Weight 80 g Video stylet is a lighted stylet with digital camera at the tip The camera located at the tip will provide much wider view compared to conventional fiber optic stylet Video Stylet is either rigid or malleable Its adjustable tube stop can accommodate different sizes of tracheal tube Lik...

Page 8: ...from adverse external effects such as strong electromagnetic radiation excessive force or high temperature The device shall not be used in places where there are fire hazards The device shall not be used in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture 1 3 Warnings and Cautions Caution U S Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician Do not disassemble the device with...

Page 9: ...y swapping of video components such as video blades video batons and video stylets It helps to secure these components in place and prevent accidental disconnec tion during use Hold steady the lower portion of the monitor not the screen itself Insert the handle in such a direction that the handle looks like a Letter J with the blade tip pointing towards left Turn the handle counter clockwise to ti...

Page 10: ...oad Disposable Blade Open the peel pouch and slide the disposable blade over the VL400 Video Baton The blade is securely loaded when it is firmly latched to the anchor point with a click sound Power Up Press and briefly hold the power switch for 2 4 seconds to turn on the device A bright LED light should appear from the front end of the video component where the camera locates The company logo sho...

Page 11: ...ntubation using the UESCOPE VL400 video laryngo scopeare basically the same as those of doing direct laryngoscopy 1 When intubating difficult way it is recommended to insert a well lubri cated stylet into the tracheal tube The distal end of intubating stylet is bent anteriorly to follow the specially designed 45 blade angle of UE video laryngoscope 2 Check to make sure the patient is in the optima...

Page 12: ...draw the stylet from tracheal tube advance the tracheal tube further into the trachea until the entire cuff disappears from the view 8 After confirming correct placement of the tracheal tube into the trachea hold the tracheal tube in place and withdraw the video laryngoscope from the mouth Inflate the cuff of the tracheal tube to appropriate cuff pres sure Tightly secure the tracheal tube in place...

Page 13: ...l tube into the glottis despite a good view If the glottic exposure is inadequate the external laryngeal compression is suggested to improve the laryngeal view Pre heat reusable video blade to defog if necessarily If the ambient temperature is too low the reusable video blade or video stylet should not be inserted into the patient s mouth immediately after the power is turned on A one minute prehe...

Page 14: ...hen further advance the tube into the trachea The patient s head is lifted flexed slowly when the tracheal tube is advanced which makes long axis of tube to be more parallel to that of trachea so as to advance the tracheal tube downward much easier ...

Page 15: ...acy of the detergents disinfec tants and equipment It remains the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the reprocessing procedures performed following the chemical and equip ment manufacturer s instructions and guidelines to achieve the desired result This normally requires validation and routine monitoring of the process Do not autoclave Do not attempt disinfection sterilization in a tem...

Page 16: ...nd Super Sani Cloth wipe 2 Completely submerged in 2 glutaraldehyde for 20 minutes or Cidex OPA for 12 minutes at room temperature per chemical manufacturer s instructions 3 Automated Endoscope Reprocessors implementing Cidex OPA and Rapicide OPA 28 as disinfectants e g Medivators DSD 201 4 Low level disinfection process may be considered where high level disinfection and sterilization processes a...

Page 17: ... appropriate enzymatic detergent to wash Repeat until no visible soil remains Then rinse and rough dry all surfaces of the component Manually soak the blade in 2 glutaraldehyde or Cidex OPA solution per manufacturer s instructions Alternatively reprocess with automatic reprocessors using Cidex OPA or Rapicide OPA 28 disinfectant e g Medivators DSD 201 See Table 1 3 5 Cleaning Video Stylet To clean...

Page 18: ...If this blurred image is caused by fogging preheating the reusable video blade or video stylet for one minute will help defogging Will Not Turn On Recharge battery or contact local distributor to replace the battery Black Screen No video signals captured Re connect the monitor and handle double check the electrical connection between handle and monitor Ensure the pin connec tors are clean If probl...

Page 19: ... free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty applies for one year from the date of shipment from UE Medical Devices Inc This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged due to improper cleaning and handling neglect misuse accident or unauthorized repair ...

Page 20: ...Zhejiang UE Medical Corporation 8 Youyi Road Baita EDZ Xianju Zhejiang 317300 China Tel 86 576 87788798 Fax 86 576 87721129 ...

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