Medtronic Confidential
CS001
Directions for Use
1.
Inspect the packages and products for damage and expiration date.
1.1 If undamaged and unexpired, open the packages and transfer
the Starfish™ 2 Heart Positioner onto the sterile field utilizing
aseptic technique.
2.
Suction circuit hook-up:
2.1 Attach tubing (not supplied) from the operating room suction
source to the back of the regulator. Turn regulator on and set
vacuum to (-) 400 mm Hg.
2.2 Utilizing aseptic technique, connect the tubing from the
Starfish™ 2 Heart Positioner to the luer connection of the
canister tubing set (see Figure 2). Connect other end of
canister tubing set to the regulator. Utilize the stopcock on the
sterile field to control vacuum (on-off) during the procedure.
Note: Canister must be oriented in a vertical position.
Note: Do not fill past
3.
Attach device to the retractor (see Figure 3).
3.1 With clamp lever rotated towards the knob, slide open the
mounting clamp.
3.2 Place mounting clamp onto the retractor, assuring clamp
contact is flush with the retractor.
3.3 While pressing the mounting clamp together on the retractor,
lock in place by rotating clamp lever forward, away from knob.
Check that the clamp is securely fastened to the retractor.
3.4 Rotate turret to desired position.
4.
The arm can be made more mobile by turning the knob
counter-clockwise and more rigid by turning the knob clockwise.
5.
Prior to turning on the vacuum, place the positioning head on the
apex or on the left ventricle immediately proximal to the apex. Turn
the suction on by turning the stopcock to the on position. Position
the heart only after the device has reached full vacuum
((-) 400 mm Hg).
6.
Position the heart by holding onto the headlink with one hand while
supporting the heart with the other hand.
7.
To disengage the device, support the heart and terminate suction
by turning the stopcock to the off position.
8.
When finished, remove the device from the retractor and discard
according to approved hospital procedures.
200147_RevE_ch.fm 8/9/04
UC200202762c ML
Size: 3.75" x 8.5" (95.25 mm x 215.9 mm)
line on canister.
FULL
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200147 Rev E