Connection to Fluid Canisters 6
To perform patient examinations or procedures, all fluid containers (e.g. sterile water bottle)
must be properly and securely connected to the aBox™ Duodeno to prevent spillage, thereby
maintaining a safe work environment. Place the containers in the designated locations and
connect them according to the instructions in this chapter. Please note, that a new suction
canister/sterile water bottle must be used for each procedure.
CO₂ Connection/ Connection to the Insufflation System 6
The aScope™ Duodeno is designed to work with a source of medical grade CO₂ for insufflation.
The maximum medical grade CO₂ supply pressure is 12 psi (80 kPa). Connect to the aScope™
Duodeno using a tube with a luer-lock connector.
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If ancillary equipment is ON, turn OFF.
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Connect the luer-lock of the insufflation tubing from the insufflator to the insufflation
connector of the aScope™ Duodeno.
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Turn the ancillary equipment back ON.
Connection to the Suction System
Regardless of the vacuum source chosen, the aScope™ Duodeno will require a source to
provide a vacuum of min. -7 psi (-50 kPa) and max. -11 psi (-76 kPa) for the endoscope to operate
normally. Failure to provide the minimum vacuum requirements could result in a decreased
capacity in removing patient waste and/or irrigation fluid and loss of the cooling function.
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If ancillary equipment is ON, turn OFF.
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Fit the end of the suction tubing securely over the suction connector located on the
endoscope connector of the aScope™ Duodeno.
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Connect the other end of the suction tubing to the external suction system (e.g. wall
suction or medical suction pump).
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Turn the ancillary equipment back ON.
Electrical Connection to the aBox™ Duodeno
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Make sure all components as described above have been connected, the ancillary devices
and the aBox™ Duodeno has been set and powered up.
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The aBox™ Duodeno indicates when it is ready by displaying the information message on
the main monitor screen: "please connect endoscope". For detailed information about
setting-up the aBox™ Duodeno, please refer to the IFU of the specific device.
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Lift the endoscope connector cover on the aBox™ Duodeno and plug the endoscope
connector into the connector socket of the aBox™ Duodeno.
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The system will ask you then to confirm that a new bottle of sterile water was prepared
for the procedure.
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Once confirmed the system will display the live procedure image. For detailed information
about using the aBox™ Duodeno, please refer to the IFU of the specific device.
The illumination must be turned ON by the user. For detailed information about using the
aBox™ Duodeno, please refer to the IFU of the aBox™ Duodeno.
Inspection of the Image
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Turn on the LED by pressing the illumination button on the aBox™ Duodeno.
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Verify that a live video image appears on the screen by pointing the distal end of the
aScope™ Duodeno towards an object, e.g. the palm of your hand and make sure that the
orientation of the image is correct.
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Adjust the image preferences, if necessary, by accessing the settings and information
menu of the aBox™ Duodeno. For detailed information, please refer to the aBox™
Duodeno IFU.
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Angulate the endoscope distal end and confirm there are no disruptions to the live
image, nor are there any other irregularities or noted artifacts.
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If the image is impaired and/or unclear, wipe the lens at the distal end using a sterile cloth.
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