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Verathon BladderScan BVI 3000 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 BladderScan BVI 3000 ® Bladder Volume Instrument Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 BladderScan BVI 3000 ® Bladder Volume Instrument Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 4 20001 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 USA 800.331.2313 (US and Canada only) 425.867.1348 Fax: 425.883.2896 Verathon Medical (Europe) B.V. Linnaeusweg 11 3401 MS IJsselstein The Netherlands +31.30.68.70.570 Fax: +31.30.68.70.512 For additional contact information, please visit our web site at www.verathon.com. 0900-0383-11-60...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Print Options ..........................20 Adjusting Preferences ......................21 Additional Features ........................23 Regular Inspections and Maintenance ..................24 Troubleshooting ........................25 Warranty and Disclaimer Information ..................26 Contacting Verathon ........................27 ® Safety and Performance Summary ..................28 Parts and Accessories ......................29 Technical Description .......................29 Technical Description: Battery Charger ..................31 Symbol Directory ........................33...

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Based on these images, the BladderScan automatically calculates the estimated bladder volume in milliliters and displays it on a screen. Notice to All The BladderScan BVI 3000 should be used only by individuals who have been trained and authorized by a physician or the institution providing Operators patient care.

  • Page 7: Bladderscan ® Bvi 3000 Components

    BladderScan BVI 3000 Components ® BVI 3000 Operator’s Manual Page 7...

  • Page 8: Bvi 3000

    Batteries & Charger Two NiMH rechargeable batteries are included with the BladderScan BVI 3000. One battery can be recharged in the battery charger while the other is being used to power the BVI 3000. This ensures that there is no instrument downtime.
  • Page 9 Batteries may be stored in the charger. There is no danger of if you wait for about three overcharging the battery. hours until the battery is fully charged. Verathon recommends Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger that you store your spare battery in the charger to prevent instrument downtime due to discharged batteries.
  • Page 10 Preparation For Use Battery release button. To remove the battery, press the battery release button. The battery icon, located in the upper right corner of the LCD screen, Battery Icon indicates the power status of the battery currently installed in your instrument.

  • Page 11: Customizing The Bladderscan ® Bvi 3000

    Customizing the BladderScan BVI 3000 ® You can customize the BladderScan BVI 3000 instrument by entering Programming the your facility name and the current date and time. This information will Facility Name subsequently be included on all printouts of exam results. To customize the BVI 3000: •...
  • Page 12 Customizing the BladderScan BVI 3000 ® • On the Main Menu screen, press the ALT button to access the Setting the Date Alternate Menu (if prompted, enter your PIN number). Then press the DATE button. Note: Once set, the BVI 3000 •...

  • Page 13: Operating The Bladderscan ® Bvi 3000

    Note to First Time Users: Verathon advises new operators to use the ® BladderScan BVI 3000 on patients with moderately full bladders, rather than initially attempting to locate nearly empty bladders. An in-service training video has been supplied with your BVI 3000. We recommend that you view the video to supplement the information in this manual with an actual demonstration of BVI 3000 use.
  • Page 14 Operating the BladderScan BVI 3000 ® Have the patient lie in the supine Applying Ultrasound position with abdominal muscles relaxed. Palpate the patient’s symphysis pubis (pubic bone). Place an ample amount of gel midline on the patient’s abdomen approximately one inch (3 cm) above the symphysis pubis.

  • Page 15: Verifying Aim

    The BVI 3000 always displays two volumes; the largest volume Largest Volume and measured and the current volume. Current Volume Verathon recommends that you take several measurements to ensure ® maximum accuracy. The BVI 3000 assumes that the largest volume measured is the true bladder volume, because in most cases the largest volume is the most accurate.
  • Page 16 Verifying Aim In Figure 1, the bladder image is centered on the crosshairs of the Aiming Icon. This indicates that the scanhead was properly aimed and the bladder volume measurement is accurate. In Figure 2, the bladder image is not centered on the crosshairs; the bladder overlaps one side of the Aiming Icon.

  • Page 17: Printing Results

    The BVI 3000 prints on thermal paper. Over time, the thermal printout will fade. For maximum storage life, Verathon recommends ® that you photocopy the printout. More information about printing can be found in the “Print Options”...

  • Page 18: Histogram Of Cost Savings

    The default setting (for volume below please visit our web site at which catheterization is unnecessary) is 200 ml. www.verathon.com. • UTI’s Avoided - Studies indicate that a certain percentage of catheterizations lead to urinary tract infections (UTI’s). By avoiding unnecessary catheterizations, the resulting UTI’s may...

  • Page 19: Adding A Patient Id And Notes

    Adding a Patient ID and Notes A patient ID number (maximum 10 digits) can be added to the scan Adding a Patient ID result and will be included on the printout. To add a patient ID number, Number press the # button on the Scan Results screen. The screen displays 0000000000.

  • Page 20: Print Options

    Adding a Patient ID and Notes Action Taken Adding Notes (continued) Using the SEL â button, you can also note the action taken as a result of the current bladder volume measurement. Possible selections are: No Action: The default selection Patient Voided: The patient was able to void Patient...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Preferences

    Preference screen. The current PIN is displayed. Enter a new PIN and PIN Code then press DONE. Important: Remember your PIN code. If your existing PIN code is forgotten, only a qualified Verathon Service Center can reset the PIN code. BVI 3000 Operator’s Manual Page 21...
  • Page 22 Adjusting Preferences Parameter Range & Value Descriptions Backlight AUTO (default) AUTO = Backlight turns on and off automatically, depending on ambient light conditions. ON = Backlight always on OFF = Backlight always off Beep Volume 0-9 (default = 5) Allows user to adjust sound volume (lower values are quieter) Language ENGLISH (default),...

  • Page 23: Additional Features

    The current PIN is displayed. Enter the desired PIN and press DONE. Important: Remember your PIN code! If your existing PIN is lost or forgotten, you must contact a Verathon Service Center to reset the PIN code. Additional Features To perform an instrument test, go to the Main Menu and press the ALT Self-Test button (enter the PIN code if required) to access the Alternate Menu.

  • Page 24: Regular Inspections And Maintenance

    Cracks that allow the leakage or ingress of fluid may affect the performance of the instrument. Any apparent faults or cracks must be referred to your authorized Verathon Service Center or your local Verathon distributor. Each month, or whenever accuracy assessment is desired, the accuracy of...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Gently pull the paper backward, while moving the thumb wheel counterclockwise, to clear the paper jam. Caution: If the paper jam is inaccessible, do not try to disassemble the printer. Contact your authorized Verathon Service Center or your local ®...

  • Page 26: Warranty And Disclaimer Information

    The information, descriptions, recommendations, and safety notations in this Operator’s Manual are based upon Verathon experience and judgment, as of March 2010, with respect to the BladderScan BVI 3000 instrument. This product involves a relatively new area of medical technology. The contents of this Operator’s Manual should not be considered to be all inclusive or covering all contingencies.

  • Page 27: Contacting Verathon

    800.331.2313 (US and Canada only) 425.867.1348 Fax: 425.883.2896 Verathon Medical (Europe) B.V. Email: customerserviceEU@verathon.nl Linnaeusweg 11 3401 MS IJsselstein The Netherlands +31.30.68.70.570 Fax: +31.30.68.70.512 For additional contact information, please visit our web site at www.verathon.com. BVI 3000 Operator’s Manual Page 27...

  • Page 28: Safety And Performance Summary

    In this case, the measurement may overestimate the patient’s bladder volume. • The BladderScan BVI 3000 is not intended for use on pregnant patients. • The patient being scanned should not have a catheter in his or her bladder.

  • Page 29: Parts And Accessories

    76129-1), and UL544. Per the provisions of IEC-601-1, this device is classified as: Protection Class II, INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT TYPE BF, suitable for CONTINUOUS USE Per the MDD, the BladderScan BVI 3000 is a Class IIa device. Scanning Specifications Scanning Specifications Temporal Average Power:...
  • Page 30 Note: The accuracy that an on humans would be difficult. For this reason, the following accuracy individual achieves using the specification assumes usage per instructions, scanning a Verathon Tissue ® BVI 3000 depends on properly...

  • Page 31: Technical Description: Battery Charger

    Verathon authorized service organization. ® Technical Description: Battery Charger The battery charger (Verathon Part No. 0400-0036) can be used with an Battery Charger input of 100-250 V ~ sat 47 to 63 Hz. Its output is 9 V at 1 Amp.
  • Page 32 Technical Description: Battery Charger Technical Input Current 0.39 A/North American (LZA-) units. 0.25/ Specifications European (LZE-) units. 0.38 A/Universal (LZU-) (continued) units Output No load to full load at rated voltage. Refer to unit label Input Connection The power supply employs a direct plug in AC prongs for wall plug in units Insulation The power supply is Class I with basic insulation...

  • Page 33: Symbol Directory

    Symbol Directory The following symbols appear on the BladderScan BVI 3000, Battery ® Charger, or in this Operator’s Manual. Class II Equipment Type BF applied part. To identify a type BF applied part with IEC-60601-1 CE mark in accordance to the Medical Device Directive Canadian CSA Symbol Attention, consult accompanying documents Battery Pack Reference Part Number...
  • Page 36 Your local BladderScan distributor is:...

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