Interacoustics Aqua Stim Instructions For Use Manual
Caloric irrigator
Hide thumbs
Also See for Aqua Stim:
- Instructions for use manual (251 pages) ,
- Instructions for use manual (27 pages)
Related Manuals for Interacoustics Aqua Stim
Summary of Contents for Interacoustics Aqua Stim
- Page 1 Instructions for Use – US Aqua Stim Caloric Irrigator Item No. 8011852 D-0004882-C –2020/05...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
MAINTENANCE ....................19 General Maintenance Procedures ..................19 Preventive Maintenance ....................19 Cleaning Procedure to Reduce Bio-film Build-up inside the AquaStim™ Caloric Irrigator19 How to clean Interacoustics Products ................20 Concerning Repair ......................21 Warranty ..........................21 Component Disposal ......................22 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......... -
Page 5: Introduction
1.2 Intended Use The Aqua Stim caloric irrigator is used for stimulating the motion sensors in the ear using warm or cool water pumped into the external ear canal. This standard clinical test is used to determine if the motion sensors are working properly in patients with dizziness or balance problems. -
Page 6: Product Description
Do not perform irrigation on patients with tympanic membrane perforations. 1.3 Product Description The Aqua Stim caloric irrigator is used for stimulating the motion sensors in the ear using warm or cool water pumped into the external ear canal. . -
Page 7: Warnings And Precautions
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. Interacoustics – Steps marked with the Interacoustics logo are automatically performed by the USB interface with Interacoustics VNG software. - Page 8 Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page...
-
Page 9: Unpacking And Installation
Keep carton for future shipment The Aqua Stim Water Irrigator comes in its own shipping carton, which is specially designed for the Aqua Stim Water Irrigator. Please keep this carton. It will be needed if the instrument has to be returned for service. -
Page 10: Marking
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page The external water tank should be placed at the same level or up to 24 inches (60 cm) below the irrigator and water can still be drawn into the irrigator using the internal pump. Do not place the external water tank higher than the irrigator. -
Page 11: Connection Panel Dictionary
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page 2.4 Connection Panel Dictionary Figure 1 Front Panel Diagram Selects Warm Irrigation (2 press to cancel) Selects Cool Irrigation (2 press to cancel) Increase irrigation time by 1 sec per press (30 seconds max.) Decrease irrigation time by 1 sec per press (15 seconds min.) -
Page 12: Installation
Contact your local electrician if you have questions about the capabilities of your building circuits. The Aqua Stim is ventilated by a fan at the back of the device. Do not place the Aqua Stim near a radiator or other heating source. - Page 13 You should always use fresh water in the external tank. Tap water may be used in the Aqua Stim provided that the water is not “hard water” due to excess mineral content. Build up and / or damage from mineral deposits is not covered under warranty.
- Page 14 Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page...
-
Page 15: Operating Instructions
3 Operating instructions 3.1 Attach the Hose Tip Use Interacoustics provided soft silicone hose tips placed on the end of the delivery handle. The silicone Tips are single-use-only to prevent transmission of disease between patients. Only use silicone tips from Interacoustics. -
Page 16: Select Automatic Control Of The Irrigator
The flow standard defines the water flow during test. The Aqua Stim follows the BSA (British Society of Audiology) standard, which is 500ml/min (recommended time = 30 sec.). The water temperature is fixed to... -
Page 17: Select The Irrigation Temperature
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page 3.4 Select the Irrigation Temperature Select the irrigation you wish to perform from the Interacoustics software by first clicking on the caloric test icon and then selecting the green arrow to start/stop a caloric test. -
Page 18: Set The Irrigationtime
If the Aqua Stim is used as a stand-alone device without Interacoustics software, press the front panel “Cool” button to select the Cool Irrigation or press the front panel “Warm” button to select the Warm Irrigation. The irrigator display will tell you when the irrigator is ready for you to irrigate. -
Page 19: Draining The Internal Water
Once the final irrigations have been completed, remove the silicone tip and clean the handle tip with Sani- Cloth wipes. 3.7 Draining the Internal Water The Aqua Stim holds 300 ml of water internally. Some water will remain inside the irrigator and its tubes after irrigations. This water must be drained prior to shipment of the irrigator. - Page 20 Draining the internal water using handle 1. Aqua Stim allows you to drain the internal water using the irrigation handle. When the irrigator is in standby mode press the Time Up/Down buttons simultaneously. This will put the irrigator in Drain mode.
-
Page 21: Trouble Shooting
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page 3.8 Trouble Shooting LCD Display or Problem Cause Solution Observed No Water in Tank External water tank empty Refill water tank with water at less than 75°F (24°C) Select Cool / Warm to retry operation... - Page 22 Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page...
-
Page 23: Maintenance
This will prevent bacterial and algae growth and to prevent deposit of minerals on critical internal components. When the Aqua Stim is not use, the hose should be coiled using the hose management tape. Weekly Clean the external water tank using soapy water and rinse with fresh water weekly. -
Page 24: How To Clean Interacoustics Products
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page • Reconnect external tank tubing and fill external tank with fresh cool water. • Reconnect the handle hoses and electrical cable to irrigator. Power on the irrigator and select a warm cycle. -
Page 25: Concerning Repair
INTERACOUSTICS warrants that: The Aqua Stim Air Irrigator is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use • and service for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery by Interacoustics to the first purchaser. •... -
Page 26: Component Disposal
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page 4.7 Component Disposal In case of a conflict, all information contained herein is superseded by National, State or Local regulations. If there is any question, contact your area authorities for compliance. -
Page 27: General Technical Specifications
Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page 5 General Technical Specifications 5.1 Device Specifications Water Flow Rate: 250ml / 30 seconds (fixed) Flow accuracy: +/- 15ml / 30 seconds Duration of irrigation: Adjustable from 15 to 40 seconds 30 °... - Page 28 Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page...
- Page 29 EMC information presented in this chapter. The Aqua Stim has been tested for EMC emissions and immunity as a standalone instrument. Do not use the Aqua Stim adjacent to or stacked with other electronic equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the user should verify normal operation in the configuration.
- Page 30 Aqua Stim Water Irrigator Instructions for Use - US Page Voltage dips, short < 5% UT (>95% dip in UT) < 5% UT (>95% dip in UT) (>95% dip in UT) interruptions and voltage for 0.5 cycle for 0.5 cycle...
- Page 31 Other : Date : Person : Please provide e-mail address or fax No. to whom Interacoustics may confirm reception of the returned goods: The above mentioned item is reported to be dangerous to patient or user In order to ensure instant and effective treatment of returned goods, it is important that this form is filled in and placed together with the item.