Attach And Prime The Tubing - Bayer HealthCare CERTEGRA MEDRAD Stellant FLEX Operation Manual

Operation Manual
7.
Remove filling device.
8.
Connect the disposable tubing as outlined in

9.2.3 Attach and Prime the Tubing

NOTICE:
Mechanical Hazard - Equipment damage may result.
Do not install disposables with excessive force.
1.
Remove the connector tube from the package.
2.
Remove the dust covers.
3.
Ensure all air is purged from the syringe.
4.
Securely attach the connector tube luer fitting to the syringe tip.
NOTE: If using a connector tube with a T-connector, first attach the straight portion to the contrast (A)
syringe and then the extension to the saline (B) syringe (Figure 9 - 7: T-connector).
5.
Verify that the tubing is not kinked or obstructed.
6.
Connect the Prime Tube (1) to the patient end of the tubing set (Figure 9 - 8: Prime Tube).
7.
Hold the Prime Tube higher than the patient's position, and ensure that the filter (2) is pointing upward.
8.
Prime the tubing with fluid:
a.
Prime Function:
i.
Press Prime on the injector head.
NOTE: Selecting the Standard LPCT configuration setting will provide the prime fluid to prime the LPCT
tubing included with Stellant FLEX disposable sets.
NOTE: Selecting the Other LPCT configuration setting will provide about 6 mL of prime fluid when using
one syringe, or about 6.5 mL when using two syringes.
b. Manual Prime:
i.
Turning the manual knob to advance the piston to prime the tubing.
NOTE: Use the appropriate fluid to prime the tubing. (Syringe A is the contrast syringe and syringe B is
the saline syringe.)
9.2.3 - Attach and Prime the
Figure 9 - 7: T-connector
Figure 9 - 8: Prime Tube
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Tubing.