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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
HIGH FLOW INSUFFLATION UNIT UHI-3
• When relief mode is set to ON, intra-abdominal gas and/or
body fluids (e.g., blood) can flow backward into and
potentially contaminate the equipment. To prevent this,
Olympus strongly recommends the use of a disposable filter
in the CO
2
supply line between the UHI-3 and the patient.
Olympus recommends filter type PALL OR01H (0.2
μ
m,
hydrophobic) or equivalent filters; contact Olympus for further
details.
• If a filter is not used and fluid (e.g. blood) flows back into the
insufflation tube, make sure that it does not enter the UHI-3.
Should any fluids enter the UHI-3, immediately terminate its
use and contact Olympus.
• Olympus strongly recommends the use of a disposable filter
in the CO
2
supply line between the UHI-3 and the patient
even when the relief mode will not be used.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover
of the insufflator.
• To prevent operator shock and instrument damage, keep
liquids away from all electrical equipment. If fluid enters the
UHI-3, stop operation immediately and contact Olympus.
• Always use the UHI-3 as outlined in this instruction manual.
Improper use will not only impair functions and prevent
optimum performance, but may cause equipment damage
and/or complications. Before each use, always inspect the
equipment as outlined in this instruction manual.
• To prevent electrical shock hazards, the housing of the UHI-3
must be grounded. Always connect the power cord plug to a
properly grounded hospital grade AC outlet (wall mains
outlet).
Properly
grounded wall
mains outlet
Power plug