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  • Page 1 User and Service Manual ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 See www.eggmedical.com for details. Disclaimer Egg Medical, Inc. and its affiliates shall not be liable to users or any third parties for any injury, death, or damage suffered by any person, either directly or indirectly, as a result of the unauthorized use or repair of Egg Medical, Inc.
  • Page 3 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. Please contact us at https://eggmedical.com/info email us at info@eggmedical.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation of the EggNest XR System Step 1: Prepare the X-ray table............................Step 2: Place the EggNest XR Base Platform on the X-ray table................Step 3: Secure the EggNest XR Base Platform to the X-ray table................Step 4: Place Mattress Topper on top of Base Platform.....................
  • Page 6 LIST OF SYMBOLS Caution Manufacturer CE Mark Date of Manufacture Part Number Consult Instructions for Use Lot Number Serial Number...

  • Page 7: Description Of Eggnest™ Xr

    The EggNest XR is designed and manufactured by Egg Medical, Inc., located at 3758 Dunlap Street North, Arden Hills, MN 55112 USA. [1] The EggNest XR is not intended for use to protect users from radiation with energies >120 keV or in the gamma radiation range...

  • Page 8: Components Of The Eggnest Xr System

    Additionally, the cylinders are open at the bottom to facilitate cleaning. II. The EggNest XR has a two-tier split mattress system made of vinyl that is impermeable to fluids. III. The Head Rail and Side Rails are attached to the upper carbon fiber shell. The Flex Shields below...

  • Page 9: Arm Boards

    Base Platform with Two-Tier Mattress Mattress Topper Figure 3: Carbon-fiber base platform with a two-tier foam mattress. Arm Boards The EggNest™ XR system comes with included Right and Left Arm Boards. Each Arm Board attaches to Base Platform using a cylindrical connector that fits into the Receiving Channels on the Base Platform.

  • Page 10: Side And Head Flex Shields

    Side and Head Flex Shields The Head Flex Shield and Side Flex Shields attach to the Head and Side Rails on the Base Platform. These shields block scatter radiation from below the table at the head end of the table. Head Flex Shield Side Flex Shield Figure 6: Head Flex Shield and Right Side Flex Shield attached to the Head and Side Rails...

  • Page 11: Workbench

    Flip Shield is attached with position hinges that hold their position when rotated. The middle surface is a work surface for the operator. Egg Medical provides four size options depending on the table side controls position. The lower shield hangs under the Workbench to block scatter radiation emitting from under the table.

  • Page 12: Hip Flip Shields

    The Clear Spot Shield is designed to work in tandem with the ceiling hanging shield. The Clear Spot Shield requires a sterile drape (sold by Egg Medical) to cover both the shield, protective drape and the flexible arm.

  • Page 13: Structural Head Shield

    Structural Head Shield The Structural Head Shield provides head and shoulder scatter protection for operators or other staff who may be near the patient’s head during procedures. The Structural Head Shield slides onto the end of the mattress and engages with an attachment feature near the head of the Base Platform. The Pillow Flip Shield component can be lowered for patient loading and raised during the procedure to block scatter radiation emitting from the patient’s head area.

  • Page 14: Installation Of The Eggnest Xr System

    Turn the EggNest XR over on the X-ray table. Remove the adhesive backing from the 3 Velcro strips on the underside of the Base Platform. Flip the EggNest XR over to attach to the X-ray table. The EggNest XR should be centered on the X-ray table with approximately 2 to 5cm of the Base Platform overhanging the head of the table.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Place Mattress Topper On Top Of Base Platform

    Step 4: Place Mattress Topper on top of Base Platform Once Base Platform is secured on X-ray table, place Mattress Topper on Base Platform, aligning Velcro patches. Figure 14: Mattress Topper placed and secured on Base Platform Step 5: Attach the Side and Head Flex Shields There are two Side Flex Shields that attach to the Side Rails of the EggNe st XR.
  • Page 16 b. Place Head Flex Shield on the head end of the Base Platform, attaching to the Head Rail by placing the “U” channel over the rail. Ensure the channel over the rail is securely in place. Then tighten set screws on the Head Flex Shield. Set Screws “U”...

  • Page 17: Step 6: Insert The Workbench Onto The Large Side Leg Rail

    Ensure that the lower flap running underneath the work bench is “tucked-in” between the EggNest XR and the table top and is out of the way of any controls on the rail. The flip shielding of the Workbench can be lowered for patient loading and raised to block scatter radiation.

  • Page 18: Step 8: Insert The Arm Boards

    Step 8: Insert the Arm Boards To insert the Arm Board, identify which Arm Board goes on the patient right or left side. The Arm Boards are marked with a label identifying it as “Left” or “Right”. Insert the Arm Board post into the receiving cylinder closest to the top of the EggNest™...

  • Page 19: Step 10: Place Head Box On Mattress Topper

    Step 10: Place Structural Head Shield on Mattress Topper The Structural Head Shield slides over the head of the Mattress Topper and fits securely in place with features on the Base Platform. This does not need to be removed for patient loading. The Structural Head Shield has carbon fiber components that provide radiation protection from the x-ray beam coming through the table.

  • Page 20: Patient Loading

    5. If loading from a patient bed, slide the bed next to the EggNest XR a. Using a sliding board or hover mat, move the patient from the bed to the EggNest XR b. Take care that neither the patient bed or the EggNest XR move as the patient could fall through the gap 6.
  • Page 21 7. If a radial approach is anticipated, position the Arm Board as desired. 8. Before covering the patient with a sterile drape, raise all the Flip Shields (left and right Arm Board, Workbench, Hip Shield(s) and Structural Head Shield) 9. After the sterile patient drape is in place, the Clear Spot Shield sterile drape can placed over the Clear Spot Shield, and the Clear Spot Shield** can be positioned along patient abdomen to align with the hanging shield.

  • Page 22: Draping The Clear Spot Shield

    Draping the Clear Spot Shield To maximize radiation protection, it is important to use the Clear Spot Shield during the procedure. Proper technique is required to drape the Clear Spot Shield correctly and maintain the sterile field. 1. Open sterile pouch and set in a sterile field 2.
  • Page 23 4. Using proper sterile technique, cover Clear Spot Shield with sterile drape Figure 31: Covering Clear Spot Shield glass with sterile pouch 5. Fully extend sterile pouch to the base of the pole Figure 32: Extending sterile pouch to fit over both Clear Spot glass and base of the pole 6.

  • Page 24: Operation During Procedure

    Tips for optimal use of the EggNest XR Make sure that the patient head is aligned just below the top of the EggNest XR. This will ensure that the patient is aligned with the internal shielding.

  • Page 25: Precautions

    It is important to properly position the patient on the EggNest XR. The patient should be positioned with the head about 1-2 inches from the top of the EggNest XR and in the middle of the long axis of the system. For more safety from roll-off accidents, we recommend using the accessory Security Belt attached to the EggNest XR, consistent with hospital regulations.

  • Page 26: Clear Spot Shield

    Clear Spot Shield The Clear Spot Shield is manufactured from a polymer that contains lead oxide. If the Clear Spot Shield is damaged, do not use the shield and contact Egg Medical for instructions on proper disposal, repair or replacement.

  • Page 27: Eggnest Xr Faqs

    (0.5mm lead equivalent). What level of radiation shielding can the patient expect from the EggNest XR? In general, the EggNest XR reduces scatter radiation to the head of the patient by about 80% during a typical cardiac catheterization procedure. What affects the efficiency of the EggNest XR in reducing radiation exposure for personnel? Like any system, the EggNest XR is most effective when it is used properly.
  • Page 28 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). When the patient is positioned on the EggNest XR table, the Flip Shields are flipped up.
  • Page 29 Shield). Then lift or slide the EggNest XR onto a cart with sufficient weight capacity (45 lb.). It is important to lift the EggNest XR near the middle. The easiest method is to lift by both the head end of the rail and the arm supports.

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    GP Forward Diluted Diversey, Inc. Wex Cide 128 Wexford Labs, Inc. Cleaning agents are rated on a scale of 1–5 1–3: Causes discoloration. Not recommended 4–5: Recommended for use Table 1: Cleaning solutions to be used on the EggNest XR...
  • Page 31 Product disposal If the EggNest XR is to be removed from service at the end of useful life, it can be disposed in normal waste streams with the exception of the Clear Spot Shield which must be returned to Egg Medical for...

  • Page 32: Egg Medical Product Warranty

    What the Warranty Does Not Cover Egg Medical products are intended to be used in high flow areas of the hospital. We do not warranty defects that arise from repetitive use and normal “wear and tear.” This includes cosmetic defects,...

  • Page 33: Eggnest Xr Component Weights

    EggNest™ XR Component Weights Weight (lb / kg) Component Base Platform 38 / 17.2 Arm Board 4.5 / 2.0 Side Flex Shield 14 / 6.4 Head Flex Shield 8.5 / 3.9 Structural Head Shield 10 / 4.5 Workbench varies by model Clear Spot Shield 12 / 5.4 Hip Flip Shield...

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