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Chapter 2, Equipment Description
P/N 120745-IE, Manual revision: AA
Haemonetics
®
Cell Saver
®
Elite
®
User Manual
Top Deck and Front Panel Components
Device Cover
The clear plastic cover protects the top deck components and disposable set
while allowing the user to visually monitor both the flow of blood through the
tubing, and the action of the pump and centrifuge.
The cover can be freely raised and lowered during setup and locks into place
while the centrifuge and pump are rotating. The centrifuge and pump must
come to a complete stop before the cover can be opened.
Effluent Line
Sensor
The
effluent line sensor monitors the quality of the bowl effluent, adjusts the
pump speed, and advances the system to the next phase when appropriate. If
the effluent line sensor is disabled, a corresponding status icon appears on the
procedure diagram. (See
for more information.)
Air Detector
The ultrasonic air detector monitors the fluid flow in the pump tubing.
During the Fill phase, the air detector senses air when the reservoir is empty.
During the Concentrate (Conc) phase, the air detector senses when the RBC
bag is empty. During the Wash phase, the air detector senses air when the
saline bag is empty. If the air detector senses air during Wash and 90% or more
of the necessary wash volume has been used, the device advances to the next
phase.
The air detector is also used during the Empty and Return phases to determine
when the centrifuge bowl is empty. This minimizes air returned to the RBC bag.
Pump
The three-roller, peristaltic pump moves fluids in and out of the centrifuge bowl.
At its maximum speed it is capable of a flow of 1000 mL/min. A pump platen
holds the tubing in place against the pump. The user can open and close the
platen using the lever located below the platen.
Handle
There are two handles located on the front panel and the rear of the device.
The handles enable easy lifting of the device when it is not attached to the cart.
