NB. The power unit will automatically lock 1 minute after last button operation when running to prevent inadvertent
operation of button functions as indicated by the lock symbol on the display screen. Press and hold the RUN/
STOP/UNLOCK button until the lock symbol disappears fom the screen if further button operation is needed (i.e.
change of vacuum level, or to switch off the power unit). The power unit will lock again 1 minute after last button
operation. Pressing the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button will also illuminate the display screen for 10 seconds.
4. Once the power unit is running, observe the wound site. The dressing should contract noticeably, becoming firm
to the touch. If the dressing fails to contract, the dressing has not been completely sealed. Reinforce the dressing
seal and/or adjust the drain and initiate suction again.
NB. During system set-up, various checks and internal tests take place and if any intervention is required an alert
will occur, but not until several minutes after set-up.
WARNING: Particularly when used outside of a medical institution, get immediate medical assistance from
those responsible for the prescription and setting of the NPWT system should any of the following occur:-
obvious bleeding or pain; the wound site or exudate presents unexpected changes in its condition, colour or odour;
the wound dressing becomes detached or ineffective; the tubing becomes blocked.
5. To change or remove dressing, unlock power unit (press and hold the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds
until lock symbol disappears), and switch off power unit (press and hold the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button until power
unit beeps). Clamp the drain tubing and remove by lifting the tubing up from the routing channel and pulling from
the tubing connector on the canister. Dispose of used Wound Care Set according to local clinical waste policy. If
required, apply new Wound Care Set and continue NPWT.
6. Canisters should be replaced as required or weekly. To change canister, clamp and remove Wound Care Set tubing
as above (this can be reconnected to new canister and unclamped if wound dressing is not being changed). Rotate
canister to unlock and remove from power unit. Dispose of used canister according to local clinical waste policy.
If continuing NPWT, attach new canister and connect Wound Care Set tubing as previously described.
7. To switch off the power unit, unlock (press and hold the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds until the lock
symbol disappears) release key and press and hold the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button again until power unit beeps.
8. Place the user manual in a safe place for future use.
5. Operation Guidelines
5.1 User Information
The
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MINO power unit will automatically lock 1 minute after last button operation when running to prevent
inadvertent operation of button functions as indicated by the lock symbol on the display screen. Press and hold
the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button until the lock symbol disappears fom the screen if further button operation is needed
(i.e. change of vacuum level, or to switch off the power unit). The power unit will lock again 1 minute after last button
operation. Pressing the RUN/STOP/UNLOCK button will also illuminate the display screen for 10 seconds.
The
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MINO power unit is suitable for ambulatory use at the advice of a Physician and is supplied with a
carry bag which can be worn on the shoulder, across the body or around the waist. When placing the power unit in the
carry bag, make sure that it is oriented so that the tubing exits the top of the bag without kinking, bending or straining
against the connector port to ensure correct operation.
To ensure correct operation, the
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MINO power unit should always be kept in an upright position. The power
unit will display an alert if the unit is over tilted (refer to Fault Finding on page 9).
Please take care when transporting the device not to drop the system onto a hard surface, bend the canister
connector or pull on the dressing tube excessively. If the connector is broken a visual and audible alarm will
be activated and the canister connector should be replaced. Due to contamination the broken connector should be
disposed of as clinical waste.
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