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  • Page 2 Our goal at Egg Medical® is to reduce the scatter radiation exposure of physicians, nurses, technicians and others who use x- ray imaging to perform life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients. If you have suggestions for improvements, please contact us at www.eggmedical.com/info...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS EggNest XR ™ Scatter Radiation Protection Platform ....................5 Components of the EggNest XR ™ Scatter Radiation Protection Platform .............. 6 Carbon Fiber Base Platform Components ........................ 6 Arm Boards ..................................7 Side and Head Flex Shields ............................8 Side Flex Shields (Left and Right) ...........................

  • Page 5: Eggnest Xr ™ Scatter Radiation Protection Platform

    Please contact Egg Medical, Inc. for details. Figure 1: EggNest XR 2.0 with all of its system components to block scatter radiation The EggNest XR is not intended for use to protect users from radiation with energies >100 keV or...

  • Page 6: Components Of The Egg Nest Xr Scatter Radiation Protection Platform

    ™ OMPONENTS OF THE CATTER ADIATION ROTECTION LATFORM Carbon Fiber Base Platform Components The Base Platform is a carbon fiber shell with internal radiation shielding material and quad layer memory foam insert, covered by a detachable Reflex vinyl covered foam pad. The Base Platform has an attached Head Rail around the upper half and Left and Right Side Rails on the lower half.

  • Page 7: Arm Boards

    d. The Side Rails attach to the lower carbon fiber shell. The Workbench (see below) and other items attach to the Side Rails. e. Strap holders provide anchoring points for the table strap and the patient strap EggNest XR ™ Figure 3 Shown is the carbon fiber base platform with a 2 tier split foam mattress for Arm Boards EggNest...

  • Page 8: Side And Head Flex Shields

    Side and Head Flex Shields Left and Right Head Flex Shields and Side Flex Shields attach to the Head and Side Rail on the Base Platform. These shields block scatter radiation from below the table at the head end of the table (patient right side shown).

  • Page 9: Head Flex Shields (Left And Right)

    Figure 6: Sliding support arm for left Side Flex Shield can be moved out to support the arm board for radial procedures c. The smaller arm of the Side Flex Shield on the caudal end of the shield has a similar design. When the Side Flex Shield is adducted against the Base Platform, the Flex Shields reduce radiation scatter below the table.

  • Page 10: The Workbench

    The Workbench The Workbench attaches to the larger Side Leg Rail on the Base Platform on either side. This provides a work surface and shielding to the operator and scrub assistant (this can be customized to meet your tableside control needs). Figure 8: Work Bench with Flip Shield up and the lower Side Leg Rail on patient right side that supports the Work Bench The Workbench shields radiation and serves as a work surface.

  • Page 11: Clear Spot Shield

    Clear Spot Shield The Clear Spot Shield with Hanging Drape are attached to a flexible arm that is adjusted and moved for ideal positioning when inserted into designated support block on large rail (see figure 11). The Clear Spot Shield blocks radiation scattering off the patient above the Base Platform. In some positions, it is designed to work in tandem with the Hanging Shield in the room (not an EggNest component).

  • Page 12: Pillow And Corner Head Flip Shield

    Pillow and Corner Head Flip Shield Pillow and Corner Head Flip Shields provide additional head and shoulder scatter protection for staff working near the patient’s head during procedures. The Pillow Flip Shield attaches to the head rail and can be lowered for patient loading and then raised to block scatter radiation emitting from the patient’s head area.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Eggnest Xr

    ™ NSTALLATION OF THE EggNest XR ™ is designed to rest on a standard x-ray table, replacing the patient mattress. 1. Prepare the x-ray table Remove existing x-ray table mattress • 2. Place the EggNest XR ™ Base Platform on the x-ray table Adjust so that the head end of the table and the EggNest XR™...

  • Page 14: Step 4: Attach The Side Flex Shields Onto The Around The Eggnest Xr Platform

    4. Attach the Side Flex Shields onto the around the EggNest XR Platform There are two Side Flex Shields and that need to be placed on the Side Rail of the EggNest. These are marked with either a “Left” or “Right” sticker. In addition, there are two Head Flex Shields that need to be attached and secured to the head and shoulder area of the EggNest.

  • Page 15: Step 5: Insert The Arm Boards

    5. Insert the Arm Boards Figure 16: Insert Arm Boards post into cylindrical Receiving Channel 6. Insert the Clear Spot Shield Insert the Clear Spot Shield into the dedicated Block on the Rail Receiving Channel. Once the spot shield mounting block is in the desired position, the desired position on the Rail, it can be tightened with the thumb lock.

  • Page 16: Step 8: Attach The Pillow Shield To Head Rail Screw Knobs

    Figure 18: Attaching the Workbench to the rail on patients lower right 8. Attach the Pillow Shield to Head Rail Screw Knobs Attach the Pillow Shield by aligning the cut-out “U’s” on the bottom of the shield to the screw knobs that hold the Head Flex Shield in place.

  • Page 17: Step 9: Place Left And Right Corner Head Shields On Mattress Topper

    9. Place Left and Right Corner Head Shields on Mattress Topper The Corner Head Shields slide under the upper corner of the top mattress to fit securely in place. These do not need to be removed for patient loading and unloading. The Corner Head Shield has a top and bottom carbon fiber board that provides radiation protection from the X-ray beam coming through the table.

  • Page 18: Patient Loading

    ATIENT OADING Prepare the EggNest XR for patient loading by: ™ Figure 21: The EggNest XR™ with shields in the “down” position for patient loading 1. Make sure that the EggNest XR™ has been wiped down according to hospital policy to remove foreign or biological material and that the EggNest XR™...
  • Page 19 7. If a radial approach is anticipated, position the Arm Board. Rotating the Arm Board out from the table can most easily be accomplished by pulling the handle below the Arm Board. The handle travel will stop when the shield is rotated about 30 out from the EggNest XR™.

  • Page 20: Operation During The Procedure

    PERATION URING ROCEDURE In general, the EggNest XR™ operates passively during the procedure. The c-arm x-ray gantry can be rotated to achieve the desired radiographic views. The x-ray gantry may contact the EggNest XR™ Flex shields when rotated out of the PA projection. The lower part of the gantry will push the Flex shields away as the gantry turns.

  • Page 21: Precautions

    RECAUTIONS Safe operation of the EggNest XR ™ depends on proper use of the system. Scatter Radiation Protection The most effective scatter radiation shielding depends on using the EggNest XR™ according to the directions. Failure to adjust shields properly will result in less effective shielding. Patient loading Like all patient transfers, transferring a patient from a bed or gurney to the EggNest...

  • Page 22: Safety Using The Clear Spot Shield

    If the connection between the Clear Spot Shield and the connecting arm feels loose, do not use the Shield and send it to Egg Medical® for repair or replacement. Failure to attend to a loose shield could be a lead to detachment with subsequent injury. Similarly, if the clear acrylic is cracked, do not use the shield as it is possible that the crack will propagate, and the shield will detach.

  • Page 23: Egg Nest Xr Faq' S

    ™ FAQ’ What level of radiation shielding can I expect from the EggNest XR™? In general, the EggNest XR™ reduces scatter radiation by about 90% for the ENTIRE Team. (0.5mm lead equivalent). What affects the efficiency of the EggNest XR ™...
  • Page 24 intervention. What kind of training is needed to use the EggNest XR™ efficiently? Use of the EggNest XR™ requires minimal training. To load the patient on to the table, the Flip shields need to be in the down position (which allows smooth patient transfer from a bed or gurney).
  • Page 25 XR™ is free from any defects in manufacture or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year. If a Product fails to meet warranty, Egg Medical® would either replace the defective Product or refund the purchase price. Can the...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning The carbon fiber sled is made from material similar to that used for most x-ray tables. The vinyl top is Reflex vinyl with Permablock ® sealant and with Silverguard® antibacterial coating EggNest XR™ should be cleaned between uses with one of the following cleaning solutions: Figure 24: Cleaning solutions to be used on the EggNest XR™...

  • Page 27: Periodic X-Ray Examination

    If the vinyl fabric develops a cut or hole, notify Egg Medical® for repair. Discontinuity of the vinyl surface can lead to an infection hazard by allowing biological materials to enter the fabric and foam.
  • Page 28 Egg Medical ® will replace or repair your product within 30 days of notification of a covered problem. It may be necessary for you to send the defective unit back to Egg Medical . You will ® be provided with shipping instructions.
  • Page 29 To report a Warranty issue or concern, please go to the website www.eggmedical.com and click the “Contact Us” tab. Alternatively, you can call 612-916-6616 during business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday). Egg Medical reserves the right to change the method of contact. ®...
  • Page 30 Appendices Part Specifications Part Radiation Pb equivalence Weight (lb/kg) shielding Base Platform Partial* 0.5 mm 44.5/20.2 Arm Board Side 0.5 mm 5.0/2.2 Side Flex Shield Complete 0.5 mm 13.0/5.8 Head Flex Shield Complete 0.5 mm 8.5/3.8 Pillow Shield Complete 0.5 mm 3.0/1.3 Corner Head Complete...
  • Page 31 MSDS Information for the EggNest XR ™ ™ User Manual EggNest Page 31 of 31...

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