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Fig. 5–8 Fluid bag suspension
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Fluid bags
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Tube set recognition
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5.5
Hanging the Fluid Bags
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WARNING!
Distension media
When performing monopolar hysteroscopic electrosurgery, the distension medium
must be electrically non-conductive. Examples include glycine, sorbitol and man-
nitol. Isotonic saline irrigation fluids may only be used when performing bipolar
electrosurgical resective procedures.
Hang one or two fluid bags with distension media appropriate for procedure. (A
MyoSure® procedure utilizes one or two 3000 cc saline bags.)
WARNING!
Irrigation fluid bags
The system is only intended for use with flexible fluid bags. Do not use glass con-
tainers as they might break. With rigid containers, fluid cannot flow quickly
enough due to the vacuum being generated inside of the containers. Risk of implo-
sion with rigid containers.
5.6
Using Tube Sets
The Aquilex® Fluid Control System is designed for use with sterile disposable inflow
and outflow tube sets.
Each inflow tube set is equipped with tube set recognition technology. An RFID
transponder detects the type of tube, whether it has been used, and its reliability
automatically. The pump display indicates this information. This eliminates acci-
dental reuse of tube sets on more than one patient (see Chapter Tube Overview
[} 33]).
WARNING!
Visual inspection of the tube set
Before the operation, perform a visual inspection of the tube set and its packaging.
Damaged tube sets or tube sets from damaged packagings may not be used.
WARNING!
Reprocessing of sterile disposable products
Reuse of inflow or outflow tube can cause an infection hazard for patients and/or
users as well as impair of product functionality. Contamination and/or impaired
functionality of the system can cause risk of injury, illness, or death. Do not re-pro-
cess or reuse single-use inflow or outflow tube sets.
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