Spectra Optia Apheresis System Operator’s Manual
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signals the system and an alarm occurs. Follow the instructions on the alarm screens to perform an air removal to
remove the air from the line.
During an air removal the system pumps 18 mL of saline into the return line to flush the fluid in the line into the
reservoir and the air into the vent bag. The total volume of saline delivered to the patient for the air removals
performed is displayed on the operation status screen during the run and on the procedure summary screen after
the procedure has been completed.
Warning:
Monitor the return line for air. If you see air in the line, go to the operation status screen, touch
Remove Air From Return Line
, and follow the instructions on the screen.
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