Tabla De Contenido; Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Receiving/Inspection - Ohio Medical Surgical/Free-Flow Instrucciones Para El Uso

Safety Instructions ........................................................2
Intended Use ................................................................2
Receiving/Inspection ....................................................2
User Responsibility .......................................................3
Definitions/Abbreviations ..............................................3
Operation ......................................................................4
Pre-Use Checkout Procedure.......................................7
Patient Setup ................................................................8
Cleaning .......................................................................9
Troubleshooting ............................................................9
Disposal Instructions ....................................................9

Safety Instructions

This manual provides you with important information about the Surgical Free-Flow Regulators. To ensure
the safe and proper use of this device, READ and UNDERSTAND all of the safety and operating instructions.
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, REFER TO
SERVICE MANUAL, CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR, DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THE DEVICE.

Intended Use:

The Ohio Medical Surgical/Free-Flow Vacuum Regulator is a vacuum-powered body fluid suction apparatus
that is intended to collect and remove body fluids in High Pressure/High Flow applications; generally in
surgical procedures to aspirate fluid and debris from surgical fields.
Receiving / Inspection:
Remove product from package and inspect for damage. If product is damaged, DO NOT USE and contact
your dealer or equipment provider.
WARNINGS
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This device is to be used ONLY by persons who have been properly trained on the
operation of the device. Incorrect use of this device may cause serious injury to a
patient.
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Do not use this device in the presence of flammable anesthetics. Static charges may
not dissipate and a possible explosion hazard exists in the presence of these agents.
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This device should ONLY be used for high flow, high vacuum pressure applications.
NEVER use the Surgical Free-Flow Vacuum Regulator for low flow applications.
Improper vacuum levels can cause a variety of injuries. To help reduce the risk of
injury, appropriate suction applications MUST be used.
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When using the Surgical Free-Flow Device, direct contact with blood vessels and or
vital organs should be avoided. Direct exposure of high vacuum levels to tissue may
result in serious injury.
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The Surgical Free-Flow Device should never be used for low flow vacuum applications,
including endotracheal suctioning, nasogastric suctioning and Chest Tube suction.
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