Fig. 6: Pressure ratings encodings of the differential
pressure unit
1. Differential pressure unit
2. Coding burrhole
APPLICATION OF M.blue plus Instruments
The M.blue plus Instruments may only be used
by trained specialist personnel. The selected
pressure level of M.blue can be determined,
adjusted and monitored using the M.blue plus
Instruments. The M.blue plus Compass is
used for localising and reading the adjustable
gravitational unit of M.blue.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE | GB
Fig. 7: M.blue plus Compass
a) open b) closed
1. Scale Ring 2. Float gauge compass
With the M.blue plus Adjustment Ring the
opening pressure of M.blue can be variably
adjusted from 0 to 40 cmH
Fig. 8: M.blue plus Adjustment Ring
The opening pressure for the adjustable grav-
itational unit can be changed before or after
implantation. It is preset by the manufacturer
to 20 cmH
O. Please carry out the following
2
steps to adjust the valve:
1. Localisation
When the M.blue plus Compass is opened, a
circular template becomes visible with which
you can localise the valve in the patient's head
using your index finger (fig. 9).
O.
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