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SYMPTOM
Airflow through the SAFEGUARD BLUE
CHANGE FILTER
reduced.
Indicator Is ON
This may indicate a partial obstruction for the following reasons depending upon the procedure, speculum port,
partially obstructed smoke collection nozzle, or smoke tubing. Check and clean them, if necessary.
The SAFEGUARD BLUE
Do not attempt to clean or re-use SAFEGUARD BLUE
Trap. Dispose of according to your institution's protocol for biological waste disposal.
If problem persists, check calibration of Change Filter (LAP Mode flow minimum, & OPEN Mode flow
maximum) adjustments. See
If none of the suggestions resolves this problem, then Unit is malfunctioning, please have technically qualified
personnel check and correct or contact I. C. Medical, Inc.
Gas is leaving the abdominal cavity faster than it is being supplied from the insufflator. (Insufflator flow should
Pneumoperitoneum
be at maximum).
Collapses
Tubing from insufflator to patient may have an internal diameter that is too small to allow full flow of gas from
the insufflator.
Check for leaks when instruments are removed from Trocars and for leaks around Trocar sheaths. Stop the leaks.
Flow Rate on the CRYSTAL VISION
INSUFFLATOR output filter may have gotten dirty. Change filter.
Time adjusted on the CRYSTAL VISION
VISION
If none of the suggestions resolves this problem, then Unit is malfunctioning, please have technically qualified
personnel check and correct or contact I. C. Medical, Inc.
CRYSTAL VISION
Smoke Remains In
CRYSTAL VISION
Pneumoperitoneum
pedal should turn the red light off on the Laser Sensor.
FLOW rate may be too low. The object is to have the highest flow that does not deflate the pneumoperitoneum.
Increase the flow rate on the CRYSTAL VISION
pressure. If it does, increase the flow from the insufflator, if possible. If the insufflator flow cannot be increased
to provide satisfactory results, use an insufflator that provides higher flows. See the
on the first page of the Installation Instructions and Operating Instructions.
Time adjustment can be increased to allow continued operation of the CRYSTAL VISION
circumstances when a higher flow rate from the insufflator is not possible.
The output filter on the insufflator (when used) may have become clogged, or dirty. Replace it, if necessary. Be
sure the any output filters used on the insufflators do not significantly reduce the flow going to the patient. Use
high flow filters.
An electrocautery device, or other smoke producing device, is in use without a sensor being attached, or attached
properly. Use the MANUAL button to eliminate smoke in these circumstances.
If none of the suggestions resolves this problem, then Unit is malfunctioning, please have technically qualified
personnel check and correct or contact I. C. Medical, Inc.
Smoke is leaking from pneumoperitoneum, tubing set, or the SAFEGUARD BLUE
Smoke Odor In
with Built-in Fluid Trap .
Operating Room
Check for leaks and eliminate them. They most frequently occur at the Trocar sheaths when instruments are
removed and gas is allowed to vent into the room. Leaks also occur between the outside of the Trocar sheath and
the patient.
Tubing connections might be loose.
Large Coconut Charcoal Output Filter needs to be replaced if odor is emanating from it.
If none of the suggestions resolves this problem, then Unit is malfunctioning, please have technically qualified
personnel check and correct or contact I. C. Medical, Inc.
®
Hydrophobic ULPA Filter with Built-in Fluid Trap may also need to be changed.
Hospital Level Calibration
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runs after the smoke producing device has been deactivated.
®
not starting soon enough. Be sure that the Laser Sensor is positioned so that it starts the
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`when the foot pedal is just starting to be depressed. The slightest downward motion of the
PROBLEM/RESOLUTION:
®
Hydrophobic ULPA Filter with Built-in Fluid Trap is being
®
Hydrophobic ULPA Filter with Built-in Fluid
Instructions.
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may be too high. Reduce flow.
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may be too long. Reduce the amount of time, which the CRYSTAL
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`and ensure that it does not cause a loss of pneumoperitoneal
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Important Notice
located
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`pump under
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Hydrophobic ULPA Filter
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