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5.9 Function Test before Device Use
Check all the sterile disposable items before removing them from the package to
ensure that the packaging is intact and that the expiration date is still valid.
For your own safety and that of your patient, use only original accessories (see
chapter 14 Accessories).
WARNING!
The function test must be performed prior to each surgical procedure.
WARNING!
For the safety of the patient please fill the tube set with CO
ning the insufflation by activating the insufflation for a few seconds and then
turning it off again before introducing the insufflation instrument to the cavity
and beginning the surgery.
WARNING!
Do not attach any cannula with tube set to patient during the function test.
NOTE!
This test can be conducted with the tube set and cannula that will be used for the
procedure. Consider sterile/non sterile aspects during handling.
1. The device is switched off, no tube set is connected.
2. Make sure the gas supply is connected and open.
3. Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the device on. The device now conducts an au-
tomatic self-test.
4. Select the indication (e.g. Pediatric).
5. Connect a new insufflation tube set to the device.
6. Attach the insufflation tube to the cannula and close the stopcock.
7. If the gas consumption display field depicts a value, press the function button
to reset the display to zero 0 L.
8. Select a nominal pressure of 8 mmHg and a gas flow of 2 l/min.
9. Start insufflation: Press the START button.
10. Insufflate approximately 30 s. The display status line depicts Occlusion after
maximum 4 seconds.
11. Stop insufflation: Press the function button STOP (10) Fig. 5-1 Screen dis-
plays.
WARNING!
If the actual gas consumption is higher than 0.4 l, there is a leak in the system. If
this is the case, use steps 12 to 14 outlined below to locate the leak.
12. Repeat steps 7 to 11 without cannula and with closed tube end. The previous-
ly connected cannula has a leak if gas consumption is now below 0.4 l.
13. Repeat steps 8 to 12 with a new tube if another leak becomes apparent. If the
gas consumption is now below 0.4 l, the previously used tube set has a leak.
14. If another leak is detected, this leak is then directly within the device. Make
sure the device can no longer be operated until an authorized service techni-
cian conducts the appropriate checks.
Preparation
gas prior to begin-
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Checking the device
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