Merit Medical Fountain 5 French with Squirt - Manual (Page 6)

Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Turn Squirt such that the Sherlock connector is
pointing up. Activate the trigger bar until all air
bubbles are out of fluid path. (See Figure 4) This
may include tapping with a hemostat or similar
device. This step may have to be repeated sever-
al times to fully debubble the system.
Figure 4
5. Attach the Squirt to the hemostasis valve as
shown in Figure 5. Prime the hemostasis valve by
placing a gloved thumb over the rotating adapter
located on the hemostasis valve while activating
the Squirt. This will force saline out of the back
end cap of the hemostasis valve. Close the back
end cap by twisting it in a clockwise direction.
(See Figure 6) Continue to activate the Squirt to
debubble the distal segment of the hemostasis
valve.
6. While holding the hemostasis valve in a level
position, loosen the back end cap on the hemo-
stasis valve and slide it over the proximal end of
the matched Occluding Wire.
Do not connect the rotating adapter assembly to
the Fountain Infusion Catheter at this time. If it is
connected at this time, an air embolism could
occur potentially causing injury or death to the
patient.
7. The Squirt should be activated so heparinized
saline from the 20 ml reservoir syringe comes
through the back end cap of the hemostasis
valve. (See Figure 7) When all the air has been dis-
placed, the back end cap should be tightened
onto the proximal end of the occluding wire, such
that the wire will slide through it.
E-4