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Reassembly of Ipas Aspirators
Ipas MVA Plus
Place the valve liner in position inside
the valve by aligning the internal ridges.
Close the valve until it snaps in place.
Snap the cap into place on the end of
the valve.
• Push the cylinder into the base of the valve. For the Ipas MVA Plus, do not
twist the cylinder or valve when assembling, as this will cause the liner to
dislodge and may lead to device failure.
• Place the plunger O-ring in the groove at the end of the plunger and
lubricate it by spreading one drop of lubricant around the O-ring with
a fingertip. All Ipas plunger O-rings must be lubricated when they are
reassembled to function properly. Silicone (not sterile) is provided; other
non-petroleum-based lubricants can be used.
CAUTION: Excessive lubrication can cause the aspirator to lose vacuum. DO NOT over-lubricate the
plunger O-ring. DO NOT lubricate other parts of the aspirator.
• Squeeze the plunger arms and insert the plunger fully into the
cylinder.
• Move the plunger in and out to lubricate the cylinder.
• Insert the tabs of the collar stop into the holes in the cylinder so that
the plunger cannot be pulled out of the cylinder.
When to Replace Ipas Cannulae
Cannulae should be discarded and replaced if any of the following have
occurred:
• The cannula becomes brittle
• The cannula is cracked, twisted or bent, especially around the
aperture
• Tissue cannot be removed during the cleaning process.
When to Replace Ipas Aspirators
Aspirators should be discarded and replaced if any of the following have occurred:
• The cylinder becomes brittle or cracked or mineral deposits inhibit plunger movement
• The valve parts become cracked, bent or broken
• The buttons are broken
• The plunger arms do not lock
• The aspirator no longer holds a vacuum.
Storage of Ipas Instruments
The Ipas MVA Plus and the Ipas Single-Valve aspirators must be high-level disinfected or sterilized after
each procedure to remove contaminants. Aspirators do not need to remain high-level disinfected or
sterile for the next use. Cannulae must be HLD or sterile when inserted into the uterus. Store instruments
in a clean, dry container protected from contaminants, in an environment that preserves the level of
processing desired.
Disposal
Always follow institutional protocols on processing medical instruments and disposal of infectious waste.

Ipas Single-Valve
With the valve button open,
push and twist the valve liner
through the valve into position.