Warning, Maintenance – Precision Medical Continuous Subglottic Suction Regulator User Manual

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PM9100 Continuous

Subglottic Suction Regulator

wARNING

• dO NOT autoclave or immerse in liquid. This will cause damage to the

Suction Regulator and will

void the warranty.

• If Vacuum Regulator becomes internally contaminated, warranty

is voided,

dO NOT send back to Precision medical, Inc. for repair.

Follow your facilities contaminated equipment protocol.

• This Suction Regulator contains magnetic, ferrous material that may

affect the results of an mRI.

• Be sure all connections are tight and leak free.

1. Attach a working Vacuum Regulator with a continuous regulated mode to

a minimum vacuum level of 200 mmHg.

2. mix cold disinfection / sterilization solution according to its manufacturers

directions.

3. Connect tubing as shown in “CLEANING / DECONTAmINATION” on

previous page.

4. Adjust the Suction Regulator(s) to be cleaned on the continuous regulated

mode.

5. Adjust the vacuum to a minimum of 60 mmHg.

6. Depress PUSH TO CLEAR button and hold for 10 seconds.

7. Allow cold disinfection / sterilization solution to pass through and collect

in Suction Canister. Procedure should continue for time recommended

by the manufacturer of the cold disinfection / sterilization solution for the

desired level of disinfection or sterilization.

8. Set vacuum control knob to zero and clamp off suction tubing so solution

does not flow out.

9. Allow cold disinfection solution to remain inside regulator for recommended

time to achieve desired level of disinfection.

Rinse: Sterile or Potable water

0. Adjust the Suction Regulator(s) to be cleaned to a minimum of 60 mmHg.

11. Allow remaining cold disinfection / sterilization solution to pass through

and collect in Suction Canister occasionally depressing and holding the

PUSH TO CLEAR button.

(Repeat rinse according to Disinfectant Manufacturers Recommendations).

12. Thoroughly dry the internal components by drawing maximum vacuum

through the Suction Regulator to be cleaned for at least 30 seconds.

Note: If it is not possible to pass cold disinfection / sterilization solution

through the Suction Regulator, then the passageways are totally

blocked and diSaSSeMbLy of the Suction Regulator is required.

Please contact your Precision Medical, inc. Sales Representative.

Be sure to follow your facility’s Biohazard protocol.

MAINTENANCE

Before each use visually inspect

Continuous Subglottic Suction Regulator

for

any sign of damage, DO NOT USE if damaged.
Replace the filter every 1 year or as necessary to prevent clogging.