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Note: It is recommended to use an overflow safety trap connected to
the regulated vacuum source to avoid liquid introduction into the
medical–surgical vacuum system.
Figure 12) 3T Aerosol Collection Set connected to the 3T and to the regulated
vacuum source with the overflow safety trap
12. Check all caps and connections for proper sealing.
13. Write the date of installation on the label (L) located on the lid (see Figure 8)
Caution: The 3T Aerosol Collection Set must be replaced within 3 days
of installation. It must also be replaced after a Heater-Cooler 3T water
change or disinfection procedure.
Figure 13) Tank Vacuum gauge with indicator in the acceptable area of
operation and adjustment screw in the bottom part of the gauge
14. With the Heater-Cooler 3T switched off, adjust the vacuum source so that the
Tank Vacuum gauge on the Heater-Cooler 3T is adjusted to approximately 50
Pa (see Figure 13).
15. Switch on the Heater-Cooler 3T and during use adjust the vacuum source to
ensure that the Tank Vacuum gauge on the Heater-Cooler 3T remains between
21 Pa and 100 Pa (see Figure 13).
Warning: Operating the Heater-Cooler 3T with the vacuum level
indicated on the Tank Vacuum gauge in the red solid zone limits the
disposable's ability to collect aerosol from the Heater-Cooler 3T water
tanks.
Refer to section "Troubleshooting" for possible remedies.
Note: It is advised to add the check of vacuum level indicated on the
Tank Vacuum gauge to your procedure set-up check list.
16. Do not disconnect the vacuum source until the Heater-Cooler 3T is switched
off. When the Heater-Cooler 3T is switched off, disconnect the vacuum source
line from the vacuum regulator.
Warning: Operation of the Heater-Cooler 3T without vacuum source
applied will stop collection of aerosol from the water tanks.
17. At the end of the procedure in order to prevent an excessive overflow of the
tank volume capacity, empty the external circuits according to the following
procedure:
Warning: Do not perform the external circuit emptying steps until the
patient has been discharged from the Operating Room environment to
eliminate the potential of exposure to aerosol.
◘ Ensure that the vacuum source is applied and the 3T Aerosol Collection
Set is connected
◘ Close the Cardioplegia circuit valve and empty the Cardioplegia circuit
as per the separate Heater-Cooler 3T operating instructions (water will
move back to the Cardioplegia Tanks)
◘ Close the Patient #1 circuit valve and empty the Patient #1 circuit as per
the separate Heater-Cooler 3T operating instructions (water will move
back to the Patient Tank and potentially start overflowing from the tank
to the canister)
◘ If the Patient #2 circuit is used and the Patient #1 circuit emptying has
already filled the suction canister with a volume greater than 0.5 liter,
proceed as described in the following steps:
○ Empty the suction canister per the following steps:
Warning: As the canister contents are potentially hazardous
due to collection of aerosolized bacteria, use appropriate
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and handle the contents
accordingly.
Warning: Do not expose the suction canister hydrophobic lid
filter to the water inside the canister as this condition will seal
the filter stopping vacuum flow and limiting the disposable's
ability to collect aerosol from the Heater-Cooler 3T water
tanks.
Warning: Do not lift canister by lid as the weight of the
contents may cause the lid to separate from the canister
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○ Or drain water from the Patient tank through the tank drain valve of
the Patient circuit until the orange LED blinks; once the orange LED
is blinking, close the tank drain valve
○ Close circuit valve and empty the Patient #2 circuit as per the
separate Heater-Cooler 3T operating instructions (water will move
back to the Patient Tank).
18. If during external circuit emptying the suction canister is filled with water from
the Heater-Cooler Overflow Outlet, empty the suction canister following the
procedure as described in item 17 above.
Caution: If the suction canister is completely filled with water and has
exposed the hydrophobic filter located below the vacuum source port
to water, replace the 3T Aerosol Collection set to avoid loss of vacuum
performance caused by obstruction of the hydrophobic filter contacting
the water. Exposure of the hydrophobic filter to water will cause the
filter to block flow of air and will reduce and stop vacuum flow to the
canister, reducing the disposable's ability to collect aerosol from the
Heater-Cooler 3T water tanks.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of the canister and tubing within 3 calendar days of installation. Check the
installation date which is written on the label on the suction canister lid as discussed
in step 13 of "INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE".
Caution: When performing the Heater-Cooler 3T disinfection procedure
leave the used 3T Aerosol Collection Set attached without vacuum
source applied.
To avoid disinfectant vapor getting to the vacuum source, disconnect
the 366 cm (12 ft) 1/4" ID vacuum source line from the suction canister
prior to performing the disinfection procedure.
Replace the 3T Aerosol Collection Set after the disinfection procedure
has been completed.
1. Switch off the Heater-Cooler 3T.
2. Disconnect the short 46 cm (1.5 ft) Heater-cooler connection tube 3 (see
Figure 11) from the Heater-cooler Overflow Outlet (see Figures 9 and 10).
3. Disconnect the 366 cm (12 ft) ¼" ID vacuum source line 4 (see Figure 11) from
the vacuum source (see Figure 12).
4. Remove the suction canister from the suction canister holder.
5. Transport the 3T Aerosol Collection Set to the disposal area.
Warning: do not lift canister by lid as the weight of the contents may
cause the lid to separate from the canister
6. Dispose the 3T Aerosol Collection Set according to hospital policy.
EN - ENGLISH
Switch off the heater-cooler 3T.
Disconnect the short 46 cm (1.5 ft) Heater-Cooler connection
tube 3 (see Figure 11) from the port (P) of the suction canister
lid (see Figures 8, 9 and 10)
Disconnect the 366 cm (12 ft) 1/4" ID vacuum source line 4
with pre-connected right angle connector 2 (see Figure 11),
from the vacuum port (V) of the suction canister lid (see
Figures 8, 9 and 10)
Open the pour spout cap (S) (see Figures 7 and 8)
Empty the suction canister content according to hospital policy
Connect again the short 46 cm (1.5 ft) Heater-cooler
connection tube 3 (see Figure 11) to the port (P) of the suction
canister lid (see Figures 8, 9 and 10)
Connect again the 366 cm (12 ft) 1/4" ID vacuum source line
4 with pre-connected right angle connector 2 (see Figure 11),
to the vacuum port (V) of the suction canister lid (see Figures
8, 9 and 10)
Apply the cap firmly over matching pour spout (S) (see Figures
7 and 8).
Switch on the heater-cooler 3T to allow empty of the Patient
#2 circuit.
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