System Features Overview; Safe Operation - Lantheus Medical Imaging VIALMIX Guia Del Usuario

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IMPORTA N T:
Shaking the
Definity ® vial by
hand will not
activate the agent
adequately. Using
Vialmix to shake
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Definity ® will ensure
proper activation
of the agent and
consistent product
performance.
Cycle Duration:
45 seconds
2.2
5 1 5 3 7 0 - 0 8 1 0
S Y S T E M F E AT U R E S O V E RV I E W
Vialmix is the activation device designed specifically for Definity
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for (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension, an intravenous
ultrasound contrast agent. Definity
vial and requires shaking in order to create the lipid-encapsulated
microbubbles.The shaking rate and duration are controlled by Vialmix
to ensure reproducible activation of Definity
F E AT U R E S O F V I A L M I X
Proper Activation of Definity
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A number of LED messages inform the user of successful activation. In
the event that the activation cycle is stopped short of the 45 seconds of
required shaking time, or the shaking rate deviates from the acceptable
range, the user is alerted via LED messages and an audible alarm.
Simple Operation
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Vialmix has only two operational buttons, one for starting the cycle,
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and another for canceling the cycle, if necessary.Vialmix
easy loading of the Definity
fixed shaking rate and cycle time. Only one possible activation cycle is
available.The cycle duration (45 seconds) is displayed as the default
value after turning the power on.

Safe Operation

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Vialmix contains features that ensure safe operation.These include:
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An automatic shut-off switch which is activated if the cover is
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opened during operation.
A CANCEL button to allow the user to terminate shaking and a
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thermal sensor shut-off to prevent the motor from overheating.
is supplied as a liquid-filled glass
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I N C L U D E
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vial into the vial carrier. Vialmix
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Vial
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allows for
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has a
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