Medline DYNJWE1305 Instrucciones De Uso página 2

CLOSED WOUND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
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Description
Medline closed wound drainage systems are single use sterile products. The closed wound drainage system
consists of an internal drain and a bulb shaped fluid collection reservoir. The drain is either perforated,
channeled, or ducted in nature and is manufactured to be radio-opaque. The wound drain is surgically placed
into the surgical wound site using a trocar. Exudate is collected through a wound drain into a fluid collection
Reservoir.
Indications
The drains are commonly used post-operatively for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites.
Warnings/Precautions
1. Drains, Trocars, and Reservoirs are for single use only and should be discarded after use.
2. Drains or drain tubing should not be handled with any instruments. Sharp objects can lead to tearing
or weakening and breakage of the drain.
3. Do not use if package has been opened or if the seal has been compromised.
4. In order to allow for easy removal; the drain and tubing should not be curled, stretched or sutured into
place. Drains should be placed and removed with care avoiding fast movements applying slow and steady
pressure.
5. Utilize sterile technique when making drain connections.
6. The product can be used with medical grade adhesive tape.
7. During drain placement, take care to not cut, tear or damage the drain as this can lead to tearing or
complete breakage.
8. Careful attention should be directed to make sure the drains do not clog or become occluded when
they are still in use. If occlusion occurs, suction directly to the drain itself can be administered to relieve
occlusion. The reservoir bulb should not be allowed to fill completely, this can lead to increased likelihood
of back-flow contamination.
9. All drainage holes, channels, or ducts must be located within the wound site creating an air tight seal
to maintain vacuum. An air tight seal must be maintained to prevent the reservoir from filling with air
which can increase the likelihood of backflow.
10. Do not resterilize the product.
Contraindications
1. Do not suture through, cut, nick, tear or damage the drain as this may lead to breakage.
2. Do not use with any other suction vacuum source other than the 100 cc/mL, 200cc/mL or 400 cc/mL
reservoir.
Risks/Side Effects
Possible risks include infection and inflammation. Prior to the surgery, the patient should be informed of such
risks and complications that may occur depending on the patients degree of intolerance to any object placed
into the body. A drain left in a patient for any period of time allows for tissue ingrowth around and into the
drain which can cause breakage and discomfort upon removal.
Reservoir Initial Testing
For Bulb Reservoir (Medline), please follow the instructions / diagram below. For other vendor reservoir,
please refer to the vendor's instructions.
1. Remove Reservoir (D) from packaging and test for efficacy as follows:
a. Fully compress Reservoir (D).
b. Close Disposal Port (C and A).
c. Occlude Patient Port (B and E) and release Reservoir (D).
d. If vacuum is effective, Reservoir (D) should remain compressed. If Reservoir (D) expands, it should
be discarded.
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