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Summary of Contents for Medco ASPIRATOR IV
- Page 1 M A N U F A C T U R I N G Innovators of Lipoplasty Since 1979 ASPIRATOR IV MANUAL & PRIMARY MEDICAL DEVICE LABEL Medco Manufacturing 8319 Thora LN, Bldg. A1, Spring, TX 77379 (281) 379-3100 . (800) 953-2555 . (281) 251-7608 Fax...
- Page 2 MEDCO ASPIRATOR IV The MEDCO ASPIRATOR IV utilizes two advanced, state of the art positive displacement pumps. These dual headed pumps relive back pressure to allow each individual pump to pull against the patient so that a deep vacuum is quickly reached and maintained. If one pump should go down, the other three will continue to function independently.
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Page 3: Specifications
M A N U F A C T U R I N G General Description: The Medco Aspirator IV is a high powered suction system with two oil-less piston vacuum motors and four pump heads. The system is designed to pull a vacuum on any closed container or any open process system. - Page 4 Check List: Carefully unpack the Aspirator IV. Check that the following accessories are included in the package and were received in good condition. -Aspirator IV -Canister Holder -Vacuum Gauge -Power Cord -Foot Switch *Sterile, Disposable Tubing – Product #1540 (Box/10pcs) *Bacterial Filter -- Product #F006 (Box/10pcs) *Permanent Canister –...
- Page 5 To reset, turn the Aspirator IV off, push in the circuit breaker, and turn the Aspirator IV on. If the unit fails to start, the Aspirator IV may require a cool-down period or technical repairs.
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Page 6: Safety Information
-Avoid ingesting aspirated material into the pumps. Severe damage can occur to the pumping system upon contact with aspirated material. -Always disconnect the power supply to the Aspirator IV before servicing. -Motors are thermally protected and will automatically restart when protector resets. -
Page 7: Setup And Operation
5. Turn the Power switch and the Foot Switch ON. 6. To test the unit, place a finger over the main suction hose coming directly out of the top of the Aspirator IV. Note the reading of the vacuum gauge. Keep in mind that vacuum changes according to elevation. - Page 8 The unit is now ready for operation. Hospira Canister System Set-Up & Operation: 1. Place canister on the top panel of the Aspirator IV inside canister black base holder. 2. Insert a Quick Fit Liner into the canister and secure the lid.
- Page 9 -Warnings are part of the labeling and are indicated on the Aspirator IV. The serial number is stamped on a small metal tag, located on the side of the Aspirator IV. Record the serial number. -In-Services on new equipment can be provided by telephone with either your sales representative, or technical support staff.
- Page 10 Foot Switch (Single) Vacuum Gauge *HEPA Filters (Item # F006/bx of 6) *Medco Holder (Black Base) *Soft-Flexible Tubing 10ft. sterile (Item #B1540/bx of 10) *Hospira Canister 2000cc (Item # C0001 each) *Hospira Disposable Soft-Shell Liners (Item # L0020/bx of 10) Vacuum Pump 1/3 hp, piston, hi-vac (2 ea.)
- Page 11 Gauge COMPLETELY DOWN TO ZERO(0). Pressure must be FULLY RELIEVED before it will restart! NOTE: Before starting any suction procedure, let the aspirator IV go to full vacuum when switched on, during operation, if the Aspirator IV is momentarily turned off, let the vacuum gauge indicator return to ZERO(0) before restarting the machine.
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Page 12: Warranty
*Five (5) year on parts and labor from the date of shipment. *Unauthorized handling of the Aspirator IV will void warranty of the unit. *Any aspirated material found to have been ingested into the pumping system will void the warranty. - Page 13 MEDCO POLICY ON RETURNED GOODS 1. No returns or exchanges will be accepted unless you have received a return of goods authorization number from Medco. This number must be in the return box and all written communication. 2. Return numbers will expire if items are not returned within 30 days.
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