Removing The Dialyzer; If Reuse Is Practiced; If Reuse Is Not Practiced - Fresenius Medical Care 2008T Operator's Manual

Removing the Dialyzer

There are two procedures for removing the dialyzer depending on whether your facility
reuses dialyzers. Follow the appropriate procedure for your situation.

If Reuse is practiced

The dialysate compartment should not be emptied prior to cleaning the dialyzer. In such
cases:
1. Open the shunt door and place the dialyzer connectors on the shunt. Pull on the dialyzer
connectors to make sure they are firmly connected to the shunt. Close the shunt door.
2. Cap the dialyzer ports with the caps supplied with the dialyzer and process dialyzer as per
unit protocol
3. Discard the bloodlines and transducer protectors according to facility policy
4. Clean or disinfect machine according to routine cleaning and maintenance procedures
described in "Disinfection and Maintenance," on page 136.

If Reuse is not practiced

To remove the fluid in the dialysate compartment:
1. Open shunt interlock door
2. Return blue dialyzer connector to shunt interlock. Pull on the dialyzer connector to make
sure it is firmly connected to the shunt.
3. Reposition the dialyzer so that the red, outlet port is at the bottom
4. Close the shunt interlock door. Message "Emptying" will be displayed.
5. Drain the dialysate compartment. The dialyzer is empty as soon as there is air in the
outlet line or an "Emptying stopped" message appears.
6. Open the shunt interlock door, remove red dialyzer connector from the dialyzer and place
it on the shunt. Pull on the dialyzer connector to make sure it is firmly connected to the
shunt. Close the shunt interlock door.
7. Discard the bloodlines, transducer protectors, and dialyzer according to facility policy.
8. Insert the concentrate wands into their proper rinse ports. The "Select Program" screen
appears on the display screen.
9. Clean or disinfect the exterior of the machine according to routine cleaning and
maintenance procedures described in "Disinfection and Maintenance," on page 136.
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