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Identification SUC 81030 Ceevac High Vacuum / High Flow Portable Suction Pump Intended Use To provide a continuous vacuum source, within the stated operating vacuum range, for the aspiration of fluids and particulate matter in medical procedures carried out by clinically trained and authorized personnel.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Jar Classifications Package Contents The Clements Ceevac package contains: • Ceevac portable suction pump • Charger with mains power supply lead • Silicone 8 x 14 mm medical suction tubing; 18cm x2, 150cm x1 • 1 litre reusable collection jar with lid assembly •...
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CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Cautions Usage 1. Use only for the specified Intended Use. 2. Do not use near flammable substances such as oxygen or anaesthetic gases. 3. Home care use is restricted to home carers and physically and mentally competent adults.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Pump Controls Operation Place the pump on a flat stable horizontal surface. Connect a short length of silicone tubing from the jar “V ” ACUUM port to the “I ” (or directional arrow symbol) side of the bacterial/hydrophobic filter.
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CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Press switch to turn on pump. (Press again to turn off.) Occlude tubing and adjust vacuum control to the required vacuum level. (Clockwise = increase) Always reduce the vacuum level for paediatric and neonatal patients. Apply suction to patient with compatible suction cannula.
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CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Disposable Liner Disconnection Switch off pump. Disconnect white elbow together with patient tubing from “PATIENT” port and close port firmly with attached cap [8]. Disconnect yellow nipple [6] from “VACUUM” port [5]. Ensure that “TANDEM” port [3] is firmly closed with attached cap [4].
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Battery Status LED When the pump is connected to external power the tri-colour LED indicates the charging status, either charging or complete. When the pump is running, the LED indicates the battery status as charged, partially charged or flat.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Battery Service Life The following chart shows the expected service life of the battery against the depth of discharge. In summary, maximum service life of the battery will be obtained from a usage pattern which limits the discharge depth to 30%.
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CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Cleaning After Each Operation Empty Collection Jar Switch off pump. Disconnect tubing from jar “PATIENT “ port. Disconnect tubing from jar “VACUUM” port. Carefully remove jar from pump and dispose of aspirated fluid according to local protocols for potentially biohazardous waste.
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The bacterial/hydrophobic filter is an important device to help protect the pump and environment from moisture and bacteria taken from patient airways. Clements recommend that the filter be changed every month or when damp or discoloured. Change after every use when the unit is used on infectious patients.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Troubleshooting The Pump Fails To Operate • If attempting to run from mains power supply: ♦ Check that the mains power supply lead is firmly connected and that the power is on at the mains power supply outlet.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Setup for Diagnostic and Performance Testing Note that the following arrangements are not used for actual suctioning applications. They are specified to remove unnecessary variations when diagnosing faults and as a standard setup for performance measurement.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Flow Check Connect pump as shown in diagram. Set vacuum control knob to maximum, and switch on pump. Occlude jar inlet and con- firm that pump achieves the same maximum vacuum as in the previous vacuum check setup . Any difference indicates leaks in jar or connections.
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CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS IMPORTANT There are no user-serviceable components inside. Maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Periodic Safety Check The following safety checks should be performed at least every 12 months by a qualified person who has adequate training, knowledge, and practical experience to perform these tests.
CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS Warranty ICU Medical Australia Pty Limited ("ICU Medical Australia") warrants that this product is free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months (3 months for batteries) from the date of shipment by ICU Medical Australia or its authorised agent to the purchaser.
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CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS CLEMENTS In Australia, apart from any warranties implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 all other warranties expressed or implied and whether arising by virtue of statute or otherwise are hereby excluded. Outside Australia, all other warranties expressed or implied and whether arising by virtue of statute or otherwise (including any warranties implied by the Vienna Convention) are hereby excluded.
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