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Stimuplex ® HNS 12 Nerve Stimulator for Peripheral Regional Anesthesia 0366 Technical Service Manual...
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F F e e d d e e r r a a l l ( ( U U S S ) ) l l a a w w r r e e s s t t r r i i c c t t s s t t h h i i s s d d e e v v i i c c e e t t o o s s a a l l e e b b y y o o r r o o n n t t h h e e o o r r d d e e r r o o f f a a p p h h y y s s i i c c i i a a n n . . Stimuplex® HNS 12 Technical Service Manual Order number: 604 3572 – Rev. A – valid for software version 1.002.x Meliseptol® and Stimuplex® are registered trademarks of B. Braun Melsungen AG...
Contents Contents Page Technical data..............................5 Battery ................................5 Cleaning and disinfecting the Stimuplex® HNS 12................6 Maintenance and technical safety checks (with battery installed) ........7 Visual inspection of Stimuplex® HNS 12 including accessories ............7 Functional check of Stimuplex® HNS 12 ....................7 Instructions for technical safety checks ....................9 Visual inspection of Stimuplex®...
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The Stimuplex® HNS 12 is a nerve stimulator used for locating peripheral nerves in regional anes- thesia and pain therapy. The Stimuplex® HNS 12 is a class lla medical device according to Council Directive 93/42/EEC. The device should not be used until it has been subjected to an on-site function test and the persons responsible for operating the device are instructed now to use the device with the aid of the user manual.
WARNING! If the battery is leaking, Stimuplex® HNS 12 should no longer be operated for reasons of safety. It must be returned to the manufacturer for correct cleaning and a safety check. 1.2 Cleaning and disinfecting Stimuplex® HNS 12 Use only soft, damp cloths to clean and disinfect Stimuplex® HNS 12 and electrode cables. Water and soap are especially suited for this purpose.
2. Maintenance and technical safety checks (with battery installed) We recommend running the following simple checks before starting up operation for the first time and then regularly (e.g. before daily use): - - Visual inspection of device and accessories - - Functional check of device 2.1 Visual inspection of Stimuplex®...
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• Use the ms function key to set the stimulus duration to 0.30 ms – Appears in display. • Use the Hz function key to set stimulation frequency to 1 Hz – Appears in display. • Using the control knob, slowly increase the target stimulation current from 0.00 mA to 5.00 mA. Throughout the entire procedure, warning display must read “Patient current lower than your setting”...
3. Instructions for technical safety checks These tests may be performed by qualified staff only and in accordance with the following test instructions (Section 6, para. 4 MPBetreibV). An equipment logbook of the technical safety checks must be kept (see appendix) and filed for the next safety inspection (Section 6, para. 3 MPBetreibV). The following measuring and testing equipment is required: Oscilloscope (storage oscillograph) for checking the output signal Settings:...
• Connect Stimuplex® Pen to electrode cable. Increase target stimulation current. The warning “Patient current lower than your setting” appears in the display. Then close the circuit with the test resistor. The warnings (display, LED, sound) must disappear. Enter results in equipment log- book.
4. Replacing the electrode cable A faulty electrode cable can be easily replaced on-site with a new one. The polarized connector pre- vents any wrong connection of electrode cable. – B. BRAUN Code number for replacement electrode cable: : 4892070...
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Test equipment logbook Stimuplex® HNS 12 Serial No. ________________ Test equipment for the test: Measuring device Type Calibrated Next calibration Ohmmeter Oszilloscope Visual inspection Operating elements Passed Failed Housing Labels Keypad (instant set keys) LC Display Control knob Plugs Electrode cable Test resistor Stimuplex®...
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Accessories functional check Accessories Passed Failed Test resistor 10 kΩ +/- 1 % Electrode cable Stimuplex® Remote Control, if available Stimuplex® Pen, if available Stimulation signal check Test Stimuplex® HNS 12 Setting Tolerance Passed Failed Pulseform 0.10 ms, 1.00 mA Square, negative Stimulation duration 0.10 ms, 1.00 mA...
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