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The
ASSKEA secretion aspirator proVisio
®
M28
is operated via the internal battery or via the
supplied power supply unit that can also be used to recharge the battery. A rotary vane pump
generates the desired vacuum.
After 5 minutes of operation, the device switches off automatically to prevent overheating. The
device should be left switched off for at least 5 minutes to ensure sufficient cooling of the device.
However, the device can be switched on again immediately in emergency situations.
Moreover an overheating protection prevents the battery from overheating by interrupting the
charging process if the temperature of the battery is too high (e.g. due to unfavorable
environmental conditions).
After it is switched on, the vacuum pump generates a vacuum in the secretion canister, which is
used to aspirate secretion (via a suitable sterile aspiration set). The aspirate is directed away from
the patient and collected in the secretion canister. If the secretion canister is full, the aspiration is
stopped by means of a mechanical overflow protection integrated into the lid of the secretion
canister.
The desired vacuum is set by buttons in the control panel (fig. 1(B), see section 1.2.2)). The
secretion canister is attached by sliding it directly into the housing structure of the aspirator
(fig. 8, 9). This also establishes the vacuum connection between the aspirator and secretion
canister.
The device is charged or operated via the supplied 12V power supply unit (fig. 1(E)).
Information on the bacterial filter
2.4
Health risks due to the handling of infectious or pathogenic germs
Infectious and pathogenic microbes in the suction material can pose a risk to
health.
Never operate the device without bacterial filter.
Prior to each application, make sure that the bacterial filter is dry and clean to
ensure faultless operation.
The bacterial filter integrated between the vacuum pump and the secretion canister consists of a
hydrophilic (self-sealing) material and has an efficiency of 99% against bacteria and viruses. Thus
it effectively protects the vacuum pump against overflow and contamination and enables fast,
simple and cost-effective processing.
The
integrated bacterial filter
is only intended for
use on one patient
. It must therefore be
replaced by the operator each time a new patient uses the device (see section 3.2.1). If the device
is used on one patient exclusively, the bacterial filter must be replaced at least every 2 weeks.
To ensure consistent performance, the integrated bacterial filter must also be replaced by
authorized service staff if it has come into
contact with the aspirate
(blocked) or
during
maintenance/repair
.
Since the drive unit is mechanically isolated from the vacuum pump, it cannot
become contaminated during use independent from the bacterial filter.
