Integra Codman CERTAS Plus Quick Reference Manual page 2

1
Position the patient so that the implanted
valve is horizontal.
Select the appropriate Locator Tool (based on tissue thickness). It should be stable and with the tissue just below the valve cut-out.
3
Low Profile Locator Tool if thick
tissue or edema is present (>10 mm
above the valve).
4
6
8
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to confirm
successful adjustment of the
performance setting. Always confirm the
desired performance setting of the valve.
9
If the desired performance setting is not
achieved, repeat Steps 6 through 8.
10
It is recommended to record the valve
setting in the patient's record and I.D.
wallet card.
11
Disinfect the tool kit components.
or Adjustable Height Locator Tool
Tissue should not protrude through valve cut-out.
Place Locator Tool atop the
implanted valve:
• black lines are aligned
with the marked
center of the hard valve
mechanism
• direction of flow arrow
aligned with the catheter
barb marks
Insert the Adjustment Tool
into the Locator Tool with the
arrow pointing to the current
performance setting. Holding the
"petals" of the Locator Tool,
turn the Adjustment Tool until
the arrow points to the desired
performance setting.
12
Please consult the Instructions for Use for
more detailed information and appropriate
use of the devices.
2
Locate the valve by palpation. Mark the center of the valve mechanism
and the inlet and outlet connector barbs.
5
To determine the current valve setting, fully seat the Indicator Tool
into the Locator Tool with red markings
Indicator Tool.
7
Return all tools to their proper locations in the
storage case to prevent damage. Note: place
the Low Profile Locator Tool under the elastic
webbing in the bottom of the storage case and
fully collapse the Adjustable Height Locator Tool.
with SiphonGuard
®
Anti-Siphon Device
aligned. Remove the
Lift the Adjustment Tool
from the Locator Tool straight
upwards a minimum of 3
cm (1.25 in.) then move it
horizontally away to avoid
inadvertently changing the
valve setting.