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The care-e-vac
®
3 is a portable medical aspirator to suction fluids or foreign bodies from a
patient. The medical device may be powered by a 120 VAC outlet or 12 VDC source. It is
equipped with an internal battery. The primary intended use of the care-e-vac 3 is to aspirate
saliva, mucous, vomitous or other aspirant from the mouth and or airway to allow adequate
respiration or ventilation of the patient.
Dual power capabilities of the care-e-vac
®
3 is ideal for the following applications:
● Hospital crash cart suction
● Patient transport
● Surgi-center backup suction
● Emergency medical service
● Home health care/nursing homes
The care-e-vac
®
3’s suctioning capabilities are generated by a diaphragm pump. It comes
equipped with a disposable in-line hydrophobic filter, 14” of tubing, and a disposable 800 cc
collection canister.
This manual covers the care-e-vac
®
3 in the following sections:
I.
Definitions and Symbols Legend
Page 3
II.
Instructions for Use
Page 4
III.
Maintenance
Page 5
IV.
Troubleshooting / Removal of Service Components
Page 8
V.
Device Specifications
Page 9
VI.
800 cc Canister Instructions
Page 10
VII.
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard
Page 11
VIII.
Warranty
Page 12
IX.
Accessories
Page 13
X.
Service Parts
Page 13
XI.
EMC Information
Page 14
XII.
Environmental Conditions
Page 14
XIII.
General Warnings and Cautions
Page 14
XIV. Battery Recycling and Disposal
Page 14
XV.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Declarations
Page 15
For additional information, please contact Ohio Medical Customer Service Department at
866-549-6446
or your local Ohio Medical Dealer.
