2. Annual / two year / four year service - inspection and function testing, and component replacement. Details of these operations are given in the Service Manual for the AV-S MRI ventilator, available only for engineers trained by the manufacturer. For any enquiry regarding the servicing or repair of this...
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Foreword The Importance of Patient Monitoring This manual has been produced to provide authorised personnel with information on the function, routine performance and maintenance checks applicable to the AV-S WARNING MRI Anaesthesia Ventilator. Anaesthetic systems have the capability to deliver mixtures of gases and vapours to the patient which could cause injury Information contained in this manual is correct at the date of or death unless controlled by a qualified anaesthetist.
Should such a repair become necessary it is recommended that a request for service advice be made to Penlon Ltd. This device and any of its constituent parts must be repaired only in accordance with written instructions issued by the manufacturer and must not be altered or modified in any way without the written approval of the manufacturer.
30 cm (12 2. The AV-S MRI ventilator is validated for use with 1.5 inches) to any part of the AV-S MRI ventilator, including tesla and 3.0 tesla scanners in an MRI environment cables specified by the manufacturer.
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Internal electrical fault. use function test on the ventilator. e) Software error. 21. The AV-S MRI ventilator is not intended for use in 35. Note that if a ventilator error is detected, ‘Ventilator intensive care applications. Inoperative’ will be displayed on the display.
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Special conditions apply when positioning a Prima 451 any unauthorised person. system equipped with an AV-S MRI ventilator. Refer to 40. Service and repair operations must only be carried out Appendix 5 in the user manual for the Prima 451.
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Warnings and Cautions: Oxygen Monitor OXYGEN MONITOR NOTES Note that the sensor for the oxygen monitor is built into the 1. The O2 SENSOR FAULT alarm indicates that one of the A200SP MRI Absorber - for additional information, refer to following conditions has occurred.
It is designed for use in closed-circuit anaesthesia. Environment The AV-S MRI Ventilator is suitable for use by a professional operator in a professional healthcare facility and must be continuously attended when in use. MRI compatibility: see section 4.14...
3 . Description 3 .1 General Description • The AV-S MRI Ventilator is a pneumatically driven, software controlled, multi-mode ventilator. • The ventilator is time-cycled, volume/pressure controlled, and pressure limited. • The ventilator has compliance compensation and fresh gas compensation.
3. Outlet - exhaust valve - connect to scavenge system - see 5.1.6 Electrical Connection 4. Connect to the AV-S MRI power supply unit - see 5.1.4. Interface and Parameter Inputs 5. A200SP Absorber bag/vent switch interface, and spirometer connector 6.
Description 3 .2 Ventilation Cycle This section provides a simplified description of the ventilation cycle. 1 . Inspiratory Phase The drive gas proportional valve (1) in the control unit opens. Drive gas is delivered to the bellows housing (2). The patient proportional valve (3) opens, and gas flows through the bleed valve.
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Description Pneumatic Flow Diagram 3 to 7 bar 241 kPa (35 psi) 0 - 80 cmH 0 - 90 cmH 100 cmH AV-S Ventilator MRI User Manual...
Pneumatic System Refer to the pneumatic system diagram on the previous page. A) Gas inlet manifold block The AV-S MRI ventilator is designed to operate on a 310 - 689 kPa (45 -100 psi) supply. 1. Drive Gas Inlet Connector The gas source is connected internally to the DRIVE GAS SUPPLY fitting on the rear of the ventilator control unit.
Mains Supply The mains supply inlet (1) is designed for connection to the AV-S MRI power supply unit (2), mounted on the rear lower shelf of the Prima 451 anaesthetic machine. Note that the Prima 451 gas delivery switch (3) must be in the ‘On’...
Description User Interface 3 .5 .1 Control Panel and Touchscreen Control Panel 1. On/Off control (1) Switch On: Short internal test sequence. Switch Off: Power down sequence with progress indicator: Turn the on/off control to OFF. The ventilator will power- down.
Description Parameter Display Identification 1. Active Mode Black text on Grey (see, for example, 1A) Note: in Standby Mode the last used mode is shown with an underline (see, for example, 1B) 2. Active Parameters Active parameters that can be set for use in the current mode are displayed as: White text on Blue 3.
Description 3 .5 .2 On-Screen Menus To Access: Press the menu switch (1) on the front panel to access the following functions and parameters via drop-down menus: Main Menu: EXIT MENUS O2 MONITOR & SPIROMETRY LEAK TEST FRESH GAS COMPENSATION:ON MODES WAVEFORM ALARM SETTINGS...
Description 3 .5 .3 Start-up Screens 1. Start-up <Adult Defaults< SITE DEFAULTS VT Set : 600 mL At start-up, the software version VIEW VM Set : 6.0 Litres is displayed. T+PS INT : 10 cmH2O ii. The introduction screen allows Set BPM : 10 ADULT DEFAULTS the user to select one of three...
Description 3 .5 .4 Selecting Functions and Parameters Functions/parameters shown on screen can be activated as follows: 1. Touch the screen at the appropriate tab area, or 2. Rotate the navigator wheel and press it when the indicator arrow is on the required parameter tab Note that unless Site Defaults are selected (see above) parameters default to factory-set values for Adult or Paediatric patients when the ventilator is switched on from...
Description 3 .6 Operational Capability Tidal Volume, Rate, and I:E ratio settings are all limited by a maximum inspiratory flow of 70 L/min, and a minimum flow of 2 L/min. I:E Ratio 1:0.3 1:6 1:4 Tidal volume (Vt) (litres) Rate (bpm) The ventilator is capable of operating at the volumes and rates below each I:E ratio curve.
Description 3 .7 Output Compensation Functions WARNING The ventilator automatically compensates for fresh gas (spirometry On), fresh gas mixture (spirometry and oxygen monitor On), and altitude. However, the actual tidal volume delivered to the patient may be different to the ventilation parameters set by the user, due to: 1.
Description 3.7.3 Compliance Compensation The ventilator will apply compliance compensation to account for compliance loss in the breathing system in cases where: 1. Fresh gas compensation is disabled, or 2. Spirometry is unavailable or disabled NOTE For correct operation the value of the breathing system compliance must be established first, by completing the ventilator leak-test as part of the Pre-operation Procedure.
Description 3 .8 Interface to other Anaesthetic System Components 3.8.1 A200SP MRI Absorber Interface Automatic mode-switching: Bag Vent Control The absorber is fitted with a sensor that detects the position of the absorber bag/vent control (1). The sensor signal cabling is routed internally to connector (2), and the interface cable runs to the connector (3) at the rear of the ventilator.
Description 3.9.2 Volume Mode The ventilator delivers a mandatory set volume of gas at preset, fixed breath intervals. The patient is making no respiratory effort. Gas Mixture O2 + Air WARNING Neonates: Do not use volume mode for neonates. Use ONLY pressure control ventilation (pressure mode) for mandatory ventilation of neonates.
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Description 3.9.2.4 Volume Mode Operating Functions 1. Inspiratory Pause function: Inspiratory pause can be varied in the menu from 0 - 60%. The inspiratory pause menu can also be accessed by touching the icon area of the screen. WARNING This can affect the maximum Tidal Volume. Select Inspiratory Pause: •...
Description 3 .9 .3 Pressure Mode 3.9.3.1 Parameters In pressure mode the ventilator delivers a variable flow of gas to achieve a set pressure at fixed breath intervals. The patient is making no respiratory effort. Pressure range 5 - 70 cmH2O Note that the pressure limit is 5 cmH2O, or 10%, above the set target pressure, whichever is greater.
Description 3 .9 .4 Spontaneous Mode 3.9.4.1 Parameters The ventilator monitors the following patient parameters: • Rate • I:E ratio • Pressure • Tidal volume In spontaneous mode the waveform displays are active, and inspiratory oxygen levels are measured 3.9.4.2 Spontaneous Mode Operating Functions 1.
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Description NOTE a) The occurrence of another alarm event will override this feature. b) The alarm mute time period is selectable (choose from 15, 30, 60, 120, or 180 seconds) through the alarm settings menu, or accessed by touching the alarm area of the screen.
Description 3.9.5 Advanced Spontaneous Breathing Modes 3.9.5.1 SIMV Synchronised Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation NOTE Check that SIMV is an enabled option on your ventilator before attempting selection. Pmax SIMV allows spontaneous breaths and a set mandatory breath, synchronised with the start of a patient breath Select SIMV on the main display SIMV will be displayed on the main screen.
Description 3.9.5.2 SMMV Synchronised Mandatory Minute Ventilation NOTE Check that SMMV is an enabled option on your ventilator before attempting selection. Pmax SMMV provides a set level of minute volume ventilation. SMMV allows spontaneous breaths, combined with a synchronised mandatory breath, to achieve the set minute volume PEEP 0 cmH2O...
Description 3.9.5.3 PSV Pressure Supported Ventilation NOTE Check that PSV is an enabled option on your ventilator before attempting selection. PSV assists each spontaneous breath to achieve a preset pressure, thus reducing the effort required to breathe. Inspiratory flow (generated by the patient’s spontaneous breath) results in synchronised pressure support Select PSV on the main display PSV will be displayed on the main screen.
Description 3.9.5.4 PEEP (Positive End Expiratory Pressure) The AV-S MRI ventilator includes a microprocessor-controlled, electronically integrated PEEP system, regulated by the secondary pressure on the exhaust diaphragm (see 3.2). The ventilator controls PEEP by allowing flow from, or delivering flow into the bellows drive circuit, thereby...
Description 3 .10 Spirometry Spirometry can be enabled or disabled via the on-screen menu system. NOTE If the spirometry system is turned OFF: 1. Fresh gas / fresh gas mixture compensation is disabled. 2. Special Modes are disabled. See Appendix 3 for a detailed description of the spirometry system.
Description 3 .11 Display Waveforms The default waveform is always Pressure vs. Time (cmH2O vs. seconds) Wave Freeze is available when ventilation is in progress. 1. Waveform Pause and Print • Waveform pause icon (1) is located to the left hand side of the waveform displays.
Description 3 .12 Alarms User adjustable alarms: Use the menu systems to set the required limits. Press the menu switch on the front panel (see 3.5.2), and select ALARM SETTING, or touch the alarm area on screen (see 3.5.1) Alarm Priority Trigger Mute...
Description: Oxygen Monitor 3 .13 Oxygen Monitor The oxygen monitor continuously measures and indicates the concentration of oxygen in the breathing system, and triggers an alarm when the concentration varies from the set levels. 3.13.1 System Description The oxygen monitor uses a fast-responding, oxygen-specific, self powered sensor that achieves 90% of final value in less than 10 seconds.
Description: Oxygen Monitor 3.13.3 Oxygen Monitor Menu Select: O2 MONITOR ‘on’ O2 Monitor & Spiro To access Calibration and Alarm Set functions, the monitor ESCAPE FROM MENU must first be set to ‘on’ in the sub menu (1). > O2 MONITOR: on Scroll to O2 MONITOR, rotate the wheel to ‘on’, press the CALIBRATION: 100% wheel to confirm.
Description: Oxygen Monitor 3.13.4 Display High-set, low-set, and oxygen concentration percentage readings are displayed on screen. Touch the tab to activate the O2 menu. Oxygen Concentration (1) The display provides a direct readout of measured oxygen concentrations in the range 0 - 100%. Low Alarm Set (2) - limited within 18 - 99% The oxygen percentage, set by the user, at which the low alarm will be activated.
4 . Specification 4 .1 Application Ventilation of adult, paediatric and neonatal patients for use in anaesthesia WARNING Use ONLY Pressure Control Ventilation (Pressure Mode) for mandatory ventilation of neonates. 4 .2 Internal Compliance Adult bellows 3 ml/cmH2O (nominal) Paediatric bellows 2 ml/cmH2O (nominal) 4 .3 Physical...
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Specification 4 .5 Functional Tidal Volume Range NOTE (a) Tidal volume range limit values are based on bellows volume, not displayed values of V SET. (b) Tidal volume (or Minute volume) values are limited by the operational limit values given in section 3.6.
Specification 4 .6 Advanced Spontaneous Breathing Modes (SIMV, SMMV, PSV) Trigger (PEEP referenced) 0.7 to 4 L/min Trigger window (SIMV, SMMV) Set 60% of Expiratory Time Vt and Vm (SIMV, SMMV) As Volume Mode Inspiratory time (Ti) 0.3 to 5 seconds Support pressure (PSV only) 4 to 70 cmH2O Default settings...
11.5 - 110 kPa Electro-magnetic compatibility: The AV-S MRI meets the requirements of BS EN 60601-1-2. Medical electrical equipment. General requirements for safety. Collateral standard. Electromagnetic compatibility. Requirements and tests MRI compatibility: AV-S MRI used as part of a Prima 451 MRI system...
Specification 4 .16 Oxygen Monitor Measurement Range: 0 - 100% Resolution: ± 1% Accuracy and Linearity: ± 2% of full scale (at constant temperature and pressure) Response Time: 90% of final value in approximately 15 seconds (air to 100% O2) Operating Temperature: -20 to 50°C (-4 to 112°F) Storage Temperature:...
1. Carry out all installation and set-up procedures before the anaesthesia system is taken into the MRI facility. 2. Before the AV-S MRI ventilator is used clinically for the first time a Calibration Check and Output Check must be successfully completed.
Pre-operation Procedures Breathing System Schematic 1. Bellows 17. Inlet - absorber - fresh gas supply 2. Ventilator control unit 18. Drive gas inlet - ventilator 3. Outlets to anaesthetic gas scavenging system (AGSS) 19. Drive gas outlet - ventilator control unit to bellows 4.
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3. Outlet - exhaust valve - connect to scavenge system - see 5.1.6 Electrical Connection 4. Connect to the AV-S MRI power supply unit. Connect the machine power lead to a suitable mains supply socket. Check that the mains indicator light (a) is on.
Pre-operation Procedures 5.1.5 Bellows drive gas hose 1. Prima 451 with A200SP MRI absorber: Connect a 16 mm diameter corrugated hose between the ventilator control unit drive gas outlet (1 - labelled: DRIVE GAS) and the connector (2) at the rear of the absorber. 5.1.6 Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System 1.
Pre-operation Procedure 5.1.8 Spirometer 5.1.8.1 Flow sensors 1. Use a breathing system bacterial filter - see section 5.1.9, operation 2. CAUTION Replacement/Disposal - always follow the instructions supplied with the filter . Always renew components at the recommended interval . 2.
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Delivery on/off switch. This will stop all gas flows (including the anti-hypoxic device basal flow). This will also turn the ventilator off. 2. Turn the AV-S MRI on at the ventilator on/off switch (1). Disconnect the fresh gas hose from the CGO block on the anaesthetic machine.
Pre-operation Procedures 5.1.9 Pressure Monitor Connections WARNING The High and Low Airway Pressure Alarms are important for patient care. The connection point must be properly located in the expiratory limb of the breathing system. 1. PATIENT PRESSURE port (1) on the rear panel of the control unit: •...
Turn the anaesthetic machine gas flow off at the gas delivery on/off switch (1). This will stop all gas flows (including oxygen basal flow). Then switch the AV-S MRI on (2) at the ventilator 4. Press the menu switch (3). Select LEAK TEST from the main menu.
Pre-operation Procedures Note that the bellows assembly is built into the A200SP MRI Absorber. For additional information, please refer to the user manual for that product. 5.1.11 Bellows Assemblies Fitting a Paediatric Bellows Assembly 1. Remove the adult bellows housing (1) - twist carefully CAUTION counterclockwise until the bayonet tabs become free, then Always ensure correct fitment of bellows (see illustration...
Pre-operation Procedures Function Site Default (range or option) Adult Default Paediatric Default Vt (mL) 20 - 1600 Vm (L/min) 0.5 - 50 T+PS INIT (cmH2O) 4 - 70 Set BPM 4 - 100 I : E 1:0.2 to 1:8 PEEP (cmH2O) Off;...
Pre-operation Procedures 5 .3 Pre-use Checklist WARNING Gauss field strengths can vary within the MRI suite, and in extreme cases a high gauss field will prevent ventilation. Before each clinical procedure, always carry out a pre-use function test on the ventilator, see 5.3.1.3, below. 5.3.1 Daily Checklist The following tests must be carried out at the beginning of...
Pre-operation Procedures 7. Check the delivered tidal volume indicated on the scale printed on the bellows housing. Allowing for typical compliance in this configuration and a basal flow, the value should be between 600 ml and 800 ml. If the delivered tidal volume is outside this range, refer the ventilator to an engineer trained by the manufacturer.
Installation Fit the sensor (1) to the A200SP MRI absorber. Connect the cable to the input socket (2) on the back of the AV-S MRI ventilator. WARNING The sensor contains a small quantity of electrolyte, classified as a harmful irritant which is potentially hazardous.
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Pre-operation Procedures: Oxygen Monitor 5.4.2.1 Calibration - Using 100% Oxygen AV-S MRI ventilator mounted on a Prima 451 MRI anaesthetic machine fitted with a A200SP MRI absorber Calibrate with the sensor in position within the absorber. 1. Detach the absorbent canister (1) and remove the breathing circuit hoses from the inspiratory and expiratory connectors (2) on the absorber.
Pre-operation Procedures: Oxygen Monitor 16. Press the menu switch (5) and select the O2 MONITOR Check that the measured O2 concentration display (4) AND SPIROMETRY sub-menu. shows 100% (±1%). 5.4.3 Sensor Low Indication 17. Scroll to CALIBRATION and press the navigation wheel / button to select the calibration option.
The sensors are built into the A200SP MRI absorber. Cleaning AV-S MRI Service Manual. Always keep a record of any service and sterilisation can only be carried out when the absorber or repair work.
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CAUTION After cleaning and sterilisation, and/or repair, the patient block assembly must be refitted to the original AV-S MRI ventilator control unit (see NOTE 1 in 6 .2 .5 .2, below) . 6.2.5.2 Disassembly 1.
Maintenance 6 .4 Oxygen Sensor Replacement 6 .3 Sterilisation These operations must be carried out by suitably trained These operations must be carried out by suitably trained technicians only . technicians only. CAUTION WARNING To prevent possible damage to components, peak The sensor contains: sterilisation temperatures must not exceed 134 C (275...
Do not assume that individual components of 7 to 21°C (45 to 70°F) 6 months the AV-S MRI ventilator and Prima 451 MRI system (including any Penlon accessories), can be safely used 0 to 7°C (32 to 45°F) 9 months with MRI scanners when used on any other anaesthesia -5 to 0°C (23 to 32°F)
Appendix APPENDIX 4 3. Use the touchscreen to access sub-menus: Alarm settings: Touch the alarm display area On-screen Menus Modes menu: Touch the mode icon area Gas mixture: Touch the gas mix display NOTE: Waveform menu: Touch the waveform display area 1.
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Appendix MODES MENU ESCAPE FROM MENU SUPPORT MODE: SIMV, SMMV, The MODES menu is context sensitive, with content dependent on current mode . VOLUME TYPE: Tidal In STANDBY the MODES menu is: SIGH ENABLE: ESCAPE FROM MENU SIGH TO BREATH RATIO: SUPPORT MODE: SIMV, SMMV, PSV INSP.
Appendix APPENDIX 5 Water Vapour Effects Water vapour in the breathing gas is not normally detectable. AV-S MRI Ventilator Spirometry System Additional Features Ventilator Spirometry Measurement The user can turn off (1) compliance and fresh gas compensation, and The drive gas system and spirometry system uses a total of three (2) the feedback provided by the oxygen monitor.
Appendix Appendix 6 . Symbols MR Conditional (i.e. poses no known hazard in a specified MR environment, with specified Serial number conditions of use, and specific configurations - see section 4.14). This label has a yellow background. Max stacking weight Operating instructions (this user manual) Keep packaging dry Refer to user manual...
Appendix Appendix 7 . References Standards The AV-S MRI ventilator has been designed in accordance with the following Standards. EN ISO 80601-2-13 Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of an anaesthetic workstation. EN 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential...
AV-S MRI ventilator Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The AV-S MRI ventilator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Appendix Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The AV-S MRI ventilator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or user of the should assure that it is used in such an environment. Required test...
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