Thoracic Vacuum Regulator
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Figure 1
Mode Selector Switch
Vacuum Gauge
Suction Control Knob
Operation
Equipment Setup
If the regulator is equipped with a adapter/probe for wall outlets, insert the adapter/
probe into the vacuum wall outlet. If the regulator is mounted elsewhere, connect
a vacuum supply hose between the regulator's probe adapter and the wall outlet.
WARNING: ⚠ Connection to positive pressure sources such as oxygen
CAUTION: ⚠ Connection to positive pressure sources such as oxygen and
Use hospital-supplied suction tubing between the end piece and the collection
container, and between the patient port and the patient (minimum inside diameter
is 6 mm [0.25 in.]).
An Ohio Medical high flow suction filter and overflow safety trap should be used
between the collection container and regulator to prevent contamination of the
regulator.
ISO 10079-3 (section 5.1.2) states that "the usable volume of the collection
container shall not be less than 500 mL."
High Flow Suction Filters
Hydrophilic:
Nipple
20 Pack 6730-0350-800
200 Pack 6730-0351-800
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6700-0358-000 (Rev. 9) 08/2020
and medical air, even momentarily, could injure the
patient or operator.
medical air, even momentarily, could damage the equipment.
3 Pack
10 Pack
50 Pack
Probe/Adapter Port
Fitting/Patient Port
Hydrophobic:
Nipple
6700-0570-800
6700-0571-800
6700-0572-800
Threaded
6700-0580-800
6700-0581-800
6700-0582-800