Warnings Do NOT use unapproved accessories or attempt to modify, disassemble or otherwise misuse the Hydroven 12 system. Failure to observe this caution could result in injury, or in extreme cases, death. WARNING: A possible explosion hazard exists if used in the presence of fl...
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CAUTION: Pets and children must be supervised in the vicinity of the system. Expected Service Life The Hydroven 12 has an expected service life of 7 years. To maintain the condition of the pump have it serviced regularly according to the schedule recommended by your Huntleigh distributor.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The Hydroven 12 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or the user of the Hydroven 12 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Test...
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The Hydroven 12 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or the user of the Hydroven 12 should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 test...
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The Hydroven 12 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or user of the Hydroven 12 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Hydroven 12 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
The intended use of this product is to manage the list of clinical conditions detailed in the “Indications” section. The Hydroven 12 system should be used as part of a prescribed plan of care detailed in the “Indications” section. About the Hydroven 12 system The system comprises a pump and multi-chamber arm or leg garments.
The pump can also be set to “link” LymphAssist cycles with Sequential or Wave cycles to treat patients with lympho-venous oedema. A full technical description of the Hydroven 12 system can be found in the Service Manual, part number SER0010, available from your local Huntleigh sales representative.
Clinical Applications Indications Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) is effective in the treatment of the following clinical conditions, when combined with an individualised monitoring programme: • Oedema. • Dependent (including secondary to cerebrovascular incident, pregnancy or paralysis). • Traumatic (post-surgical or injury). •...
Contraindications IPC should NOT be used in the following circumstances: • Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis and acute infections of the skin, such as cellulitis. • Decompensated/severe congestive cardiac failure, pulmonary oedema associated with signifi cant limb oedema or any condition where an increase of fl...
1 x Instructions for Use Delivery Inspection Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd takes every precaution to ensure that goods reach you in perfect condition. However, accidental damage can occur in transit and storage. For this reason we recommend that a thorough visual inspection is made immediately the unit is received.
The Hydroven 12 pump is designed to be used with Hydroven™ 12 garments, which are available in two sizes for arms and four sizes for legs. Each length...
Garment Insert 79 cm 79 cm Corresponding Insert Piece Part No. 316AI68 316AI78 Width of Insert (at shoulder) 17 cm 17 cm Note: The Hydroven 12 arm garment insert piece adds 17 cm to the shoulder-end circumference of the garment.
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Width of Insert (at top of thigh) 19 cm 19 cm 19 cm 19 cm Note: The Hydroven 12 leg garment insert piece adds 19 cm to the top-of-thigh circumference of the garment. For further information about garment sizing, please contact Huntleigh.
Hydroven 12 System The Hydroven 12 pump is designed for table-top use, with the controls situated at the front of the pump. It comprises a moulded case with non-slip feet on the base and rear cover, and an integral carry handle.
Operating Modes Refer to “Pump Controls and Indicators” for a description of the controls and indicators on the pump. The pump has the following three operating modes: 7.2.1 Standby After the mains power supply has been switched on to the pump, the pump will perform a short self-test and then go into Standby.
Infl ation Modes The pump has the following three infl ation modes: 7.3.1 Sequential Infl ation 1. The fi rst garment chamber starts to infl ate. 2. When the fi rst chamber has been infl ated to the correct pressure, the second chamber starts to infl...
7.3.3 LymphAssist Infl ation Refer to the diagram below for the LymphAssist cycle. Note: Chamber 1 is at the distal (foot/hand) end and chamber 12 is at the proximal (thigh/shoulder) end. 1. On initial application, the LymphAssist therapy starts with a single peristaltic Wave infl...
7.3.4 Linking LymphAssist with other Therapy cycles The LymphAssist cycle can be “linked” with Wave or Sequential cycles. In this mode of operation, a single LymphAssist cycle is followed by continuous Wave or Sequential cycles until the Treatment time has elapsed or the pump is turned off (Refer to “Infl...
8.2.1 Run/Standby Button, and Run and Sleep Mode Indicators • When the pump is in Standby, both the Run and Sleep mode indicators are extinguished. • Press the Run/Standby button to start the patient therapy. The Run mode indicator (the left one of the two indicators) is illuminated to show that the pump is in Run mode.
With linked therapy cycles (LymphAssist plus Sequential and LymphAssist plus Wave): • Initially, the two relevant Infl ation Mode indicators are both illuminated. • During the therapy, the Infl ation Mode indicator will fl ash to show which cycle is currently operating. For example, if LymphAssist and Wave cycles are linked, then during the LymphAssist cycle the LymphAssist indicator will fl...
8.2.5 Therapy Setting Display and Therapy Setting Buttons The Therapy Setting select button is used to select which parameter is shown on the Therapy Setting display: Infl ate time, Defl ate time or Treatment duration. Note: The default setting is Treatment duration. Infl...
Treatment duration (in minutes) • Make sure the Therapy Setting indicator adjacent to Treatment duration is illuminated. If not, press the Therapy Setting select button to select it. • The Treatment duration can be adjusted in the range 10-99 minutes, in one minute increments, by pressing the + and –...
Operation These instructions cover the day-to-day operation of the Hydroven 12 system. Other operations, such as maintenance and repair, should only be carried out by suitably qualifi ed personnel. Note: Refer to “Controls, Indicators and Alarms” for a comprehensive description of the controls and indicators on the pump.
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7. Connect the garment(s) to the two 12-way connectors on the pump, as follows: • If two garments are used (either two arm garments, two leg garments, or one arm/leg garment and one garment insert), one will be connected to the upper connector and the other connected to the lower connector.
Checking the Therapy Settings To check the therapy settings, do the following: 1. Press the Infl ation Mode select button until the required infl ation mode is selected, as follows: • Sequential • Wave • LymphAssist • LymphAssist plus Sequential •...
Changing the Therapy Settings To change the four therapy settings (Pressure setting, Infl ate time, Defl ate time and Treatment duration), do the following: 9.3.1 Setting the Pressure 1. The value shown on the Pressure display is the set pressure for the fi rst garment chamber to be infl...
9.3.3 Setting the Treatment Duration 1. The Treatment duration is the default setting for the Therapy Setting display. 2. Make sure the Therapy Setting indicator adjacent to Treatment duration is illuminated. If not, press the Therapy Setting select button to select it. 3.
Stopping Therapy 1. There are two ways to stop the therapy, as follows: • The pump automatically stops at the end of the selected therapy time and the garments are defl ated. • The pump can be stopped during the therapy by pressing and holding the Run/Standby button for 3 seconds.
9.7.2 Infl ation Mode and Therapy Time Settings 1. To lock the Infl ation Mode, Infl ate time, Defl ate time and Treatment duration settings, and prevent accidental alterations during the therapy session, press the following two buttons simultaneously: • The + Therapy setting button.
Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist. The Hydroven 12 system should be routinely decontaminated between patients and at regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
Huntleigh will make available on request service manuals, component parts lists and other information necessary for Huntleigh trained personnel to repair the system. 11.1.3 Service Period Huntleigh recommend that the Hydroven 12 pump is serviced every 24 months by a Huntleigh approved service agent. 11.2 General Care, Maintenance and Inspection 11.2.1 Pump...
Note: If the trouble shooting procedures do not return the system to normal performance, stop using the system immediately and call the service engineer or return the unit to Huntleigh for service. Refer to “Warranty & Service” .
13. Accessories Garments and Garment Inserts Arm Garment Dimensions Garment Part No. 316A68 316A78 Length (shoulder to fi ngertips) 68 cm (26.8”) 78 cm (30.7”) Circumference (at shoulder) Arm Garment 62 cm (24.4”) 62 cm (24.4”) with Garment Insert 79 cm (31.1”) 79 cm (31.1”) Corresponding Insert piece part No.
FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH presence of a fl ammable AIR, OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE anaesthetic * See product label for IP Rating 14.2 General Model Hydroven 12 System Part Numbers 316001 316003 Canada 316009AU Australia & New Zealand Pressure Range...
14.3 Environmental Condition Temperature Relative Atmospheric range Humidity Pressure Operating 5°C to 40°C 30% to 75% 700 to 1060 hPa (41°F to 104°F) (non condensing) Storage and 10°C to 40°C 20% to 95% 700 to 1060 hPa transport (50°F to 104°F) (non condensing) (Long term) Storage and...
15. Product Labelling Symbols Hydroven 12 is Class II, double insulated according to the defi nitions in BS EN 60601-1:1990 Applied parts are type BF according to the defi nitions in BS EN 60601-1:1990 Refer to this document (Instructions for Use) for a description of the product classifi...
Cleaning Symbols Wipe surface with Use solution diluted to 1000 damp cloth ppm of Available Chlorine 1000ppm NaOCl NaDCC Do not iron Do Not Use Phenol-based cleaning Solutions Do not dry clean Do not tumble dry 16. End of Life Disposal This symbol signifi...
17.1 Service Returns United Kingdom only If for any reason the Hydroven 12 has to be returned, please: • Clean the product following the instructions in this manual.
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